Elementary Assistant Principal (Position to start July 1, 2026)

Pullman School District 267 • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As an instructional leader, the assistant principal is a collaborative member of the superintendent’s and district leadership team, sharing responsibility for the overall success of the District’s and buildings strategic plans and goals. The assistant principal will assist the principals in fostering an environment of high expectations, data-driven decision making, continuous improvement, capacity building, and cultural competence. A component of the position will be to provide leadership necessary to successfully promote Professional Learning Communities (PLSs), summer programs, an effective learning/social environment, and quality co-curricular activities for students from diverse ethnic, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Requirements

• Washington State Administrator Certificate with K-12 Principal Endorsement
• Master’s degree in education administration
• Evidence of skill and expertise in effective conflict resolution
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience
• Ability to structure time and manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated successful administrative experience as a Principal/Assistant Principal
• Training and experience in managing/leading Associated Student Body (ASB) programs/activities
• Training and experience evaluating teaching using the eight Washington State criteria established in E2SSB 6696 and the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
• Training, knowledge, and/or experience with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that is deemed to provide the applicant with the desired knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job responsibilities may be allowed at the Superintendent’s discretion.

Responsibilities

• Influence, establish and sustain a school culture conducive to continuous improvement for students and staff; provide leadership, vision and inspiration to staff and students; promote a culture of dignity, equity, inclusion, student voice, and excellence, setting high expectations for all students, particularly for those who have traditionally been vulnerable to failure
• Provide leadership in the implementation of a building–wide and activities student management plan that includes prevention, intervention, crisis response and recovery; plan for school safety; establish and maintain a safe and encouraging learning environment
• Along with the Principal, lead development, implementation and evaluation of a data-driven plan for improvement of student achievement utilizing collaborative teams, Title IX compliance; plan for increasing student achievement to close the achievement gap using multiple student data elements
• Assist instructional/club advisors/coaching staff in aligning curriculum, instruction, extracurricular activities, athletics, and assessment with state and local learning goals; help develop and promote teacher/coach leadership for student success; ability to lead staff in the analysis of student achievement data; help develop school improvement and student academic achievement/activity/program plans specific to the needs of students; help implement and evaluate plans throughout the school year; maintain a primary focus on instruction to improve student achievement for all students while closing achievement gaps
• Monitor, assist and evaluate staff implementation of the school improvement plan, effective instruction and assessment practices for all students; provide leadership and support for district improvement initiatives; evaluate teachers according to the eight state criteria established by E2SSB 6696 and described by the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching
• Communicate and partner with school community members to promote student learning and activities; along with the middle school leadership team, help create a sense of community through a collaborative culture that includes students, parents and the community at large to develop recommendations; help ensure a school climate that promotes effective teaching, learning, and social/club/sport experiences for each and every child
• Demonstrate commitment to closing achievement gaps; along with the middle school leadership team, promote best practices in student learning, student activities including accelerating student achievement for vulnerable student populations; administer all programs, including state and federal special purpose program, effectively and according to established laws, guidelines, and best practices; monitor achievement and student growth data, adjusting plans accordingly to optimize results
• Serve as the education leader and administrator of the District’s elementary summer school programs; responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating summer school programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage is provided through SEBB (School Employee Benefits Board) for employees who work at least 630 hours per academic year.
• Retirement benefits are provided through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Additional leave benefits are provided per board policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level