Principal - Middle School

Salary - $183,078 - $209,639/yr Start Date - July 1, 2026 Job Title: Classification Level: Building Administrator - Principal Principal's Salary Schedule Reports to: Executive Director for Schools, K-12 SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT Under general supervision and guidance of the Executive Director for Schools, K-12 provides administrative direction, coordination and leadership to the assigned school while working in cooperation with district administration. This position directly supervises all school-based staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Demonstrates understanding of and ability to establish and accomplish short and long range goals within established school district policies, administrative regulations, state guidelines and current educational research and development. Maintains an awareness of important issues in the school and maintains a commitment to the individual needs of students, staff, and parents. Supervises programs and staff; provides instructional leadership which inspires staff and students to contribute their best efforts. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and commitment to diversity and applies principles to working relationships with students, staff, parents and school community. Demonstrates understanding and commitment to equal employment practices and the District's Affirmative Action Plan. Evaluates certificated and classified staff in accordance with District processes. Completes observations and provides performance evaluations. Evaluates own performance; identifies strengths, needs and areas for improvement by incorporating input from students, staff, parents, administrators and the school community. Develops and maintains an effective instruction and guidance program to include effective use of curriculum materials, instructional supplies and equipment. Supports and monitors implementation of the District's curriculum including multicultural education programs. Researches and coordinates appropriate in-service training opportunities for staff members. Prepares and administers school and Associated Student Body budgets. Ensures maintenance of student records and data on school programs. Ensures that an effective site council is established and operating. Collaborates with Site Council to analyze and utilize the data to develop , implement, monitor and evaluate the school improvement plan. Maintains current knowledge, skills and abilities in educational leadership through participation in workshops, university courses, professional reading and membership in professional organizations. Performs other duties as assigned. The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience Master's degree in educational administration or related field and Two (2) years of experience as a principal, assistant/vice principal, administrative intern, or five (5) years of teaching or educational staff associate experience with documented successful school-based experience in an instructional role with students. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent communication and human relations skills. Knowledge of current educational research and effective instructional practices. Ability to model excellence and provide leadership and change within the school. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality, Ability to develop community and parent support for all aspects of the school program. Ability to organize own work and work independently. Certification and Licenses Eligibility forWashingtonStatePrincipal's or Administrative Certification. Fingerprinting and Background check. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Site-Based Management experience. Experience in successful community and parent outreach activities. Secondary Candidates: Recent experience with secondary vocational-technical education programs, experience as a secondary assistant principal or other building-level administrator and experience in a leadership role at the building and district level, i.e. department chair, district wide committee or task force. Elementary Candidates: Knowledge of Title I, "School wide" projects, school reform initiatives and experience with innovative educational models such as "Success for All," "Accelerated Schools," "HOTS" or "Paideia", and experience with ECEAP or Head Start preschool programs. Demonstrated success as a classroom teacher and/or as a building/program administrator, in the improvement of student achievement over time. Experience as a principal, assistant principal or administrative intern. Demonstrated ability to work well with people from a variety of backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to encourage excellence in students and staff. Experience with research-based effective practices and with using data to differentiate instruction. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in a typical school which may include several buildings. During normal work day employee may be required to go outside in all types of weather and maneuver steps, ramps and uneven ground. Must have normal use of fingers, hands and arms; ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; and tolerance for occasional loud noises. Evening and weekend work is required for attendance at school and community events. FLSA: Exempt AFFILIATION: Clover Park Assoc. of School Principals JOB CLASS: Principal WORK YEAR: 260 days Internal candidates may be placed on a longevity step per corresponding collective bargaining agreement. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employment with Clover Park School District is conditional pending completion of a Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation fingerprint background check as required by RCW28A.400.303. (NOTE: All associated background check fees are the employee's responsibility.) The fingerprint scan must be completed prior to the first day of employment. Insurance Benefits Employees who are anticipated to work 630 hours during the school year (September 1 through August 31) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, long term disability and basic life insurance benefits. Clover Park School District benefits are administered by the Washington State Healthcare Authority under the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Click on the link for information on available benefit options. Retirement and Deferred Compensation Eligible employees are required to be a member of the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Plan. . For eligibility information, check on the link to the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in tax deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans (DCP). These are supplemental retirement savings programs that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Clink on the link for information on 457 plan (DCP) with the Department of Retirement Systems. To enroll in an eligible 403(b) plan, employees must consult with their own financial planner that is an approved vendor. Equal Opportunity Employer Clover Park School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, or marital status. The District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Address questions and complaints of alleged discrimination to the following individuals at Clover Park School District, 10903 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, Washington 98499-1341: Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Greg Davis, Executive Director of Compliance and Student Services, (253) 583-5154, ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Jennifer Herbold, Executive Director of Special Education, (253) 583-5170, . Title IX inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), Information about the nondiscrimination and sex-based discrimination policies and grievance procedures, and how to report a concern or complaint, is available at OSPI required language per RCW 28A.300.286 is available at

Created: 2026-03-10