Principal - Elementary PK-2 (Lintott Elem) 2025-26

This posting is for a 1.0 FTE Elementary Principal assigned to James W. Lintott Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. The position begins July 1, 2025.  The position is open until filled. For best consideration, apply by March 10, 2025.

A completed application packet should include the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter including personal qualifications, experiences and reasons for interest in the position
• Three (3) Reference Letters
• Copy of Valid Washington State Administrator Certificate
• Copies of academic transcripts

Position Summary:
Chehalis School District is seeking a highly motivated and student-centered leader to serve as grades PK - 2 Elementary Principal at James W. Lintott Elementary. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive school culture, ensuring academic success, student well-being, and staff development. This role requires a strong instructional leader committed to equity, school improvement, and community engagement.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in educational administration or related field required
• Valid Washington State principal certification (or ability to acquire certification by July 1, 2025)
• Minimum five years prior successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership and management qualities
• Experience communicating information and directing presentations to various audiences and on various platforms
• Experience developing positive and favorable relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members
• Proficient with technology related to the position
• Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the elementary principal's job description
• In District residency preferred, not required
• Fingerprint/Background clearance
• Knowledge of Washington state school reform initiatives and mandates 

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold district policies, state laws, contracts, and budget accountability to ensure smooth school operations.
• Oversee staff recruitment, assignment, supervision, and evaluation, fostering professional growth.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Align school efforts with curriculum development, instructional best practices, and school reform initiatives.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with families, staff, and the broader community.
• Support student programs tailored to diverse needs and interests.
• Encourage public use of school facilities for educational and community activities.
• Actively participate in district leadership and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience as an administrator or teacher at the elementary level.
• Supervising and evaluating certificated and classified staff.
• Implementing student discipline and attendance programs.
• Leading curriculum and program development, particularly in math and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Encouraging excellence in both students and staff through mentoring and recognition.
• Building strong family and community engagement.
• Familiarity with tiered intervention programs, data driven instruction, and technology integration in education.

Why Join Chehalis School District?
Chehalis School District serves approx. 3,000 students across five schools and is deeply committed to academic success and college/career readiness. Our community provides strong support for education, and our schools emphasize high expectations, student-centered learning, and staff collaboration. Located midway between Seattle and Portland, Chehalis offers access to outdoor recreation in a beautiful Pacific Northwest setting and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.

Contract:
Based on 260 days, to include 219 work days, 13 holidays, and 28 vacation days, with a salary range of $149,362 to $165,958  (2024-25 salary listed; 2025-26 still to be determined). Terms and conditions are established by the district administrators' agreement.

Benefits:
The District complies with State Law regarding SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) and DRS (Washington State Department of Retirement Systems) eligibility and benefit. To be eligible, a person must work 630 hours in the school year. If eligible, SEBB benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D Insurance, Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSA), and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP). Retirement benefits, if eligible, may include membership in TRS retirement plans in addition to voluntary Deferred Compensation Program and 403(b) Annuity enrollments. Paid time off and VEBA are also benefits outlined in the Administrator Employment Agreement.

Notice of Non-Discrimination:
Chehalis 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. 

Chehalis School District offers classes in many career and technical education (CTE) program areas, including Agriculture, Business and Marketing, Family and Consumer Sciences, Skilled and Technical Sciences, Health Sciences and STEM. Lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in career and technical education programs.

The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, estado veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión o identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un Guía de perros entrenados o un animal de servicio y proporciona igual acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. 

El Distrito Escolar de Chehalis ofrece clases en varias áreas con programas de educación vocacional y técnica (CTE), incluyendo Agricultura, Negocios y Mercadotecnia, Ciencias de la Familia y del Consumidor, Ciencias Técnicas y Calificadas, Ciencias de la Salud y STEM. La falta de dominio del idioma inglés no será una barrera para la admisión y participación en programas de educación profesional y técnica.

Title IX Coordinator
Athletic Director/W.F. West High School Assistant Principal
Tommy Elder
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7235
telder@chehalisschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Executive Director of Student Support
Katie Howell
2025 SW Salsbury Ave
Chehalis, WA 98532
(360) 807-7245 option 3
(360) 748-8767 Fax
khowell@chehalisschools.org

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Executive Director of HR
Leslie Wohld
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7200
lwohld@chehalisschools.org

Career and Technical Education Coordinator
W.F. West High School Assistant Principal
Don Bunker
310 SW 16th Street
Chehalis, WA 98532
360-807-7235
dbunker@chehalisschools.org