Posting # 32-26/27

Job Title: 0.6 FTE Nine Mile Falls Elementary Principal and 0.4 FTE Districtwide Administrator - Family Partnership and ALE

Open: 7/1/2026

First File Review: 7/13/2026

Interviews: 7/15/2026

Closed: Open Until Filled

Elementary Leadership That Builds Belonging, Learning, and Trust

Elementary school is where many students first learn what school feels like. They are building confidence, learning routines, making friends, and beginning to see themselves as readers, writers, helpers, and problem-solvers. It is joyful, important work, and it takes a school that pays attention to both the big picture and the little things, including the occasional mystery of a missing mitten.

Nine Mile Falls Elementary is seeking a principal who understands that strong elementary leadership is both relational and instructional. The right leader will be present in the daily life of the school, support staff, guide school improvement, communicate clearly with families, and help keep Nine Mile Falls Elementary a safe, welcoming, and well-organized place for students to learn and grow.

Nine Mile Falls is a small district with strong relationships and deep community connections. A leader here does not lead from a distance; they become part of the rhythm of the school and community. The right person will bring steady judgment, care for people, a belief in strong instruction, and a willingness to work alongside staff and families so Nine Mile Falls Elementary continues to be a place where students are known, supported, and encouraged to grow.

Salary and Benefits

As outlined by and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement of the Nine Mile Falls Administrators Association and the policies and procedures of Nine Mile Falls School District.

The base salary range for the position, based on the 2026-2027 Salary Matrix, is $131,846 to $142,637. Salary placement will be determined in accordance with the appropriate salary schedule and verified by relevant experience. This position also receives five (5) additional per diem days, vacation cashout, and a cell phone stipend.

A typical work year consists of 260 days, which includes workdays, holidays, 40 vacation days, and other approved leave days. Administrators shall receive and may utilize illness and emergency leave consistent with state statutes, board policy, and leave afforded to other certificated employees.

Employees anticipated to work more than 630 hours per year will be eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. Positions anticipated to work 70 hours or more per month for at least five months over a 12-month period are eligible for retirement through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

Nature and Scope of Job

The 0.6 FTE Nine Mile Falls Elementary Principal and 0.4 FTE Districtwide Administrator - Family Partnership and ALE provide instructional and operational leadership for Nine Mile Falls Elementary while also supporting the district-wide 9 Mile Family Partnership Program and Alternative Learning Experience responsibilities. This position supports effective teaching, student learning, staff development, family communication, school culture, safety, compliance, daily operations, family engagement, ALE coordination, student progress monitoring, and required program documentation.

Schedule

Assignment: 0.6 FTE Nine Mile Falls Elementary Principal / 0.4 FTE Districtwide Administrator – 9 Mile Family Partnership Program and ALE
Contract Days: 260 Days
Workday: 8 hours per day, with evening and weekend responsibilities as needed
Work Location: Nine Mile Elementary, Grades K–5 / Districtwide assignment as needed
Reports to: Jeff Baerwald - Superintendent

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide instructional and operational leadership for Nine Mile Falls Elementary while supporting assigned districtwide 9 Mile Family Partnership Program and ALE responsibilities.
Provide instructional leadership through classroom walkthroughs, observations, feedback, instructional conversations, and support for effective teaching and learning.
Lead and monitor the School Improvement Plan using student data, classroom evidence, staff collaboration, and clear goals for student growth.
Support implementation of district curriculum, Washington State learning standards, assessments, interventions, Professional Learning Communities, and instructional priorities.
Evaluate, supervise, coach, support, and develop certificated and classified staff in accordance with district expectations, state requirements, and applicable evaluation frameworks.
Recruit, recommend, onboard, and support staff while building a culture of trust, teamwork, professionalism, reflection, and accountability.
Maintain a safe, respectful, and orderly elementary school environment with clear expectations for behavior, attendance, discipline, engagement, intervention, student support, and school safety.
Ensure students receiving special education, Section 504, or other supports are served appropriately and in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with students, staff, families, and community members, and respond to concerns through a consistent, professional, and solution-focused process.
Support school routines, student activities, family engagement, and school events that strengthen student belonging and school pride.
Support districtwide family partnership efforts, including communication, problem-solving, student and family support, and coordination with staff and district leadership.
Support the district’s Alternative Learning Experience responsibilities in accordance with district procedures, OSPI requirements, and applicable state rules.
Support development, review, monitoring, and maintenance of written student learning plans and related ALE documentation.
Monitor student progress, participation, instructional contact, intervention needs, and completion of learning activities as assigned.
Support accurate records, reporting, enrollment information, and compliance processes connected to ALE participation and funding requirements.
Oversee daily operations, supervision, scheduling, staffing, emergency procedures, building routines, budgets, purchasing, records, reporting, and fiscal responsibilities in accordance with district expectations.
Supervise the maintenance, operation, care, and security of the building, grounds, playground areas, gym areas, and equipment.
Ensure compliance with district policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable state and federal laws.
Advise and update the Superintendent regarding school programs, progress, concerns, and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications & Experience

Master’s degree in educational administration or related field.
Valid Washington State Principal credential, or ability to obtain before the first contracted day.
Valid Washington State teaching certificate, or prior certificated experience appropriate to the role.
Successful experience as a building administrator and certificated educator.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional practices at the elementary level.
Demonstrated ability to lead school improvement efforts tied to student learning.
Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, mentor, and evaluate certificated and classified staff.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, families, staff, and community members.
Knowledge of Washington State learning standards, assessment systems, public school requirements, and effective use of technology to support instructional practices, communication, and building-wide systems.
Knowledge of, or ability to learn and apply, Washington State Alternative Learning Experience requirements, including written student learning plans, progress monitoring, instructional contact, documentation, reporting, and compliance expectations.
WSP/FBI clearance, including fingerprint and background check, required upon hire.

Preferred

Elementary teaching experience.
Successful experience in an elementary principal, assistant principal, teacher leadership, district administrator, or comparable school leadership role.
Experience supporting family engagement, student support, intervention programs, or districtwide student services.
Experience with Alternative Learning Experience, online learning, parent partnership, independent learning, intervention programs, or other flexible learning models.
Experience coordinating programs, maintaining accurate student learning documentation, monitoring progress records, supporting family communication, and managing compliance-related records.
Experience leading instructional improvement, school improvement planning, Professional Learning Communities, MTSS, PBIS, restorative practices, or other student support systems.
Experience using data to improve achievement, attendance, behavior, engagement, and intervention systems.
Experience supervising and evaluating certificated and classified staff.
Experience with elementary scheduling, student support systems, family engagement, or other elementary operational systems.
Demonstrated ability to resolve complex situations involving students, staff, and families.
Experience working in a smaller district or community-connected school environment.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Work in a dynamic school environment with frequent interruptions, competing priorities, and time-sensitive decisions.
Use sound judgment, composure, discretion, and professionalism in situations involving conflict or heightened emotion.
Maintain flexibility for evening and weekend events, activities, emergencies, and deadlines as needed.
Move regularly throughout the building and campus, including classrooms, hallways, offices, parking areas, playground areas, gym areas, and event locations.
Support districtwide family partnership and ALE responsibilities through meetings, documentation, progress review, communication, and coordination with district staff, which may include in-person, remote, or flexible learning arrangements as assigned.
Sit, stand, walk, bend, lift 50 lbs., carry materials, and respond quickly to student or building needs as required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employment Requirements

If an offer of employment is made, new employees must complete a background check for criminal history, including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

… each student will succeed

… effective instruction is paramount

… quality leadership matters

… reflection improves our practice

… we are each other's best resource

… positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

For questions, please contact:

Kyle Stussi, Human Resources Specialist
(509) 340-4302

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
JBaerwald@9mile.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026
509-340-4300
MMace@9mile.org

Elementary Principal - Family Partnership and ALE