This position is for a 1.0 FTE Assistant Principal at Orin C. Smith Elementary for the 2025-26 school year. The position begins July 1, 2025. The position is open until filled. For best consideration, apply by May 12, 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:

The elementary school assistant principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes such responsibilities as: leading, directing, counseling, and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher, and child communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items. The assistant principal acts in the capacity of the principal during the principal's absence from the school.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field from an accredited college or university; Master's Degree desirable.
Valid Washington State School Administrative credentials.
Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.
Administrative Experience Preferred.

Essential Functions:

Provides leadership related to the Chehalis School District Student Achievement Initiative goals and objectives.
Articulates Student Achievement Initiative vision, goals, and progress to all staff, families, and community.
Assists in the role of instructional leader to promote student behavior that is supportive, and conducive to the implementation of the school's instructional programs and goals.
Assists the principal in the supervision and evaluation of classroom instruction.
Assists in implementing instructional strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
Assists with student success; counseling; discipline; due process; data gathering; student recognition; and securing student services with outside agencies.
Assists in implementing discipline procedures as stated in the student handbook. Develops innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and proactive plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors. Uses digital tools for tracking data.
Acts in a supportive role with the principal in work with parents, teachers, and the community to promote the effective flow of communications and ensure positive relations with parents, business leaders and community members. Listens and responds to parent concerns with sensitivity.
Works with teachers and students to promote building maintenance and cleanliness. Assists in supervision of custodial staff; creating and implementing safety and crisis response plans; maintaining facility and equipment.
Works in conjunction with the principal in supervising all school activities, i.e., field trips, orientation programs, assemblies, plays, musicals, and other special events.
Assists in the promotion of positive school climate and staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel.
Promotes school safety by implementing safety drills for fire, lockdown, etc. Provides first aid and CPR if needed.
Assists with scheduling and other building management planning.
Attends conferences, workshops and meetings to keep informed of current practices and trends in education.
Attends meetings of the instructional leadership team, advisory committees, etc. as requested beyond the regular workday.
Serves on district-level committees as assigned by the principal or superintendent.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong decision-making, analytical and organizational skills.
Advanced skill in dealing with students and staff with diverse needs.
Knowledge of varied instructional strategies, how to support the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
Familiar with Achievement Via Individual Determination (A.V.I.D.) strategies.
Knowledge of understanding of adolescent physical, emotional, and intellectual development.
Knowledge of effective behavior management techniques such as Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) and social/emotional best practices/experience. Familiar with Character Strong curriculum.
Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. Ability to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment.
Understand the importance of safety in the workplace, follows safety rules, and supervises accordingly.
Excellent interpersonal relations and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, school personnel, parents, vendors, peers and other stakeholders.
Ability to use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with others.
Ability to understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Contract:

Based on 260 days, to include 219 work days per year, 13 holidays, and 28 vacation days, with a salary range of $135,770 - $150,856. 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 for SEBB benefits, 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.

Additional Job Information:
Equal Opportunity Employer: 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: Tommy Elder, 360-807-7235, telder@chehalisschools.org;

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Katie Howell, 360-807-7245, khowell@chehalisschools.org;

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Leslie Wohld, 360-807-7200, lwohld@chehalisschools.org;

Career and Technical Education Coordinator: Don Bunker, 360-807-7235, dbunker@chehalisschools.org

Address: 310 SW 16th St, Chehalis WA 98532

Chehalis-Assistant Principal-Elementary 3-5 (Smith) 2025-26