Elementary Principal

First round of applicants will be reviewed on April 16, 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

Soap Lake School District is seeking a student-centered Elementary School Principal to lead our Preschool–Grade 6 building. This role requires a collaborative leader who builds trust, engages families and staff, and ensures sound fiscal and operational management. The successful candidate will support students and staff by fostering a positive, inclusive, and high-achieving school culture. Contracted July 1 - June 30; 215 days per year.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide and support implementation of high-impact, research-based instructional strategies to improve student learning.
• Assist instructional staff with alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and district learning goals.
• Foster a culture of data-informed decision making to monitor growth and close opportunity gaps.
• Support teacher teams through collaborative professional learning and continuous improvement.
• Oversee a school-wide MTSS framework to support academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of all students.
• Coordinate with staff to ensure timely interventions and progress monitoring.
• Promote an inclusive school environment where all students feel respected, supported, and have access to high-quality learning.
• Ensure equitable access to resources and support services for students with diverse needs, including students with disabilities and English learners.
• Implement restorative approaches that strengthen relationships and provide constructive responses to behavior.
• Maintain a safe and positive school climate built on respect, accountability, and support.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the school community.
• Support and develop staff through ongoing feedback, collaboration, and professional development.
• Manage school resources responsibly and align the budget with school goals and student needs.
• Oversee daily operations, including scheduling, safety protocols, and building maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
• Valid Washington Administrator Certificate is required.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching or administrative experience.
• Teaching experience at the elementary level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of elementary education, curriculum development, and instructional best practices.
• Demonstrated experience in student behavior management, Positive Behavioral Support and Intervention (PBIS) systems, and inclusive and restorative practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, technology integration, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work positively in partnership with parents, staff, students, and the community to promote student-centered learning.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, equitable, and engaging learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing educational needs with a flexible, collaborative, and positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of, experience with, and willingness to work with multilingual learners and students with special needs.

SEBB Insurance Program Benefits for eligible positions (630 hours) include:

• Fully and self-insured medical plans with prescription drug benefits
• Health savings accounts (HSA) for high deductible medical plan
• Dental Plans
• Vision Plans
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
• Long Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - Employer Paid and Supplemental Options
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) Option
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Option

Other Benefits:

• Participation in Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• Optional participation in 403(b)
• Up to 3 personal leave days per school year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year
• Cell phone stipend
• Travel Reimbursement
• Professional Membership Dues
• Professional Development