Principal

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Job Overview
The Principal serves as the educational leader of the school, responsible for ensuring a high-quality learning environment for students and staff. This role involves overseeing all aspects of school operations, including curriculum development, staff management, and community engagement. The Principal will work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and the community to foster an atmosphere conducive to academic excellence and personal growth.

Duties

• Lead and manage the school's educational programs and initiatives to ensure alignment with district goals and standards.
• Develop and implement strategic plans that promote student achievement and well-being.
• Supervise faculty and staff, providing guidance, support, and professional development opportunities.
• Engage in fundraising activities to support school programs and initiatives.
• Conduct regular evaluations of staff performance and provide constructive feedback.
• Foster a positive school culture through effective communication with students, parents, and community stakeholders.
• Manage the school's budget effectively to ensure resources are allocated appropriately for maximum impact on student learning.
• Represent the school at public events, meetings, and conferences as needed.

Skills

• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and motivate staff and students.
• Experience in fundraising to enhance school programs and resources.
• Proven track record in senior leadership roles within educational settings.
• Proficient in strategic planning to set long-term goals for the school.
• Excellent public speaking skills for effective communication with diverse audiences.
• Ability to educate others on best practices in education administration.
• Knowledge of budgeting processes to manage financial resources effectively.
• Familiarity with classroom dynamics to support teachers in instructional practices.
• Strong supervisory skills to oversee staff performance and development.

This role requires a dedicated individual who is passionate about education and committed to fostering an environment where all students can thrive academically and socially.

Open until filled. Screening begins after

Seeking a Certificated Principal to lead Suquamish Elementary.

The candidate we are looking for:

* Is willing to and actively challenges the status quo

* Uses a variety of data to identify necessary change initiatives

* Inspires and leads new and challenging innovations with a STEM/STEAM mindset

* Inspires teachers and staff to individually and collectively accomplish school goals

* Builds on data analysis to define processes and protocols in order to develop, create or adopt new and better ways to improve school and classroom practices

* Adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent

* Communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about school and learning

* Possesses well-defined ideals and beliefs about schools and learning that align with district non-negotiable goals and creates demand for change through sharing beliefs about school, teaching, and learning with teachers and staff

* Shares leadership in a manner that extends and promotes those ideals and beliefs about schools and learning throughout the community

1.0 FTE continuing contract. Start date: July 1, 2025.

8.0 hrs/day x 219 days/year.

Compensation package commensurate with NKSD non-bargained administrators package.

Endorsement(s) required: WA State Administrator Certificate - Principal.

Please review the attached job description for more information.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,111.00 - $180,111.01 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Suquamish, WA 98392 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Suquamish, WA 98392: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,111 - $180,111