Hoquiam School District No. 28

Job Title: Elementary Principal

Job Description

Position Open Until Filled - First Screening Date: June 17, 2026

Days/Hours: 218 Days a year starting August 2026

Required Attachments:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Resume
• 3 Letters of Recommendation - Including at least one from a supervisor
• Internal Applicants - Include a minimum of a cover letter and updated resume

• Kind, caring, approachable and passionate about working in partnership with staff, parents and community to create a school culture and vision for learning for all students.
• Naturally collaborative and organized in their positive leadership style
• The ability to foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, encouraging teacher leadership, professional learning communities, and shared decision making process through building leadership teams.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior that promote safety, dignity, accountability, and belonging.
• Reducing exclusionary discipline and addressing disproportionality through preventative and restorative strategies.

Engaged Learners: Are ready to grow and achieve

The ideal candidate will foster engaged learners through instructional leadership, collaborative approaches, and data-driven practices. This individual champions teacher growth, shared decision-making, and evidence-based strategies to create an engaging, student-centered environment where teachers and students thrive and achieve remarkable growth.

• Develop, implement, and sustain a vision for a school culture focused on continuous student and staff learning leading to increased student achievement.
• Sound in their instructional knowledge and understanding and is able to support and provide feedback in becoming exquisite instructors for all students.
• Directs, supervises, facilitates, and evaluates the instructional, MTSS, and other programs of the building; is responsible for educational leadership and student achievement in the assigned building; leads staff in continuous improvement of instruction and program delivery; monitors student performance within the building.
• Leads the development of school improvement plans and instructional practices at the building level in collaboration with teachers and district staff; coordinates the involvement of curriculum and instruction and staff development in improving instruction and programs; coordinates building involvement in the district's curriculum and program review and implementation cycle while accounting for the unique needs and strengths of the school community.
• Has the capacity to analyze and interpret data from various sources to inform instructional practices, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven decisions to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of program improvement plans focused on student achievement while effectively addressing and reducing achievement gaps using relevant data and research-based practices.

Adaptive Pathways: Prepare students to become future ready

The ideal candidate will have an innovative mindset, is flexible, and has strategic vision to foster adaptive pathways. This leader will implement cutting-edge approaches aligned with the district's goals, seamlessly navigating change to prepare students for future success through personalized, skill-building learning experiences.

• Articulate a shared belief vision for continuous improvement and life-long learning
• Able to assist and guide staff using the Danielson Cycle of Inquiry process, encouraging staff to reflect on their practice and grow.
• Provides instructional leadership and professional development to all staff members.
• Lead and manage formal student discipline processes using restorative, instructional, and equitable approaches; works cooperatively with district administrators in emergency situations.
• The ability to navigate change, adapt to evolving circumstances, and lead the school community through transitions and new initiatives effectively.

Community Connections: Build trust and shared responsibility for student outcomes

The ideal candidate will foster community connections through exceptional communication, cultural responsiveness, and authentic engagement. This leader will build strong partnerships with families and community stakeholders, fostering open dialogue, celebrating diversity, and promoting a shared responsibility for student success. With a talent for advocacy and outreach, the ideal candidate will amplify the school's achievements while pursuing collaborative opportunities to enrich the learning experiences of all students.

• Actively promote and support the District's vision, mission, and initiatives at the District and site
• level.
• Engages parents and community members in supporting a positive, welcoming school environment, supportive of all students
• Participates on committees pertinent to the operation of the district.
• Operates and manages the school building and budgets consistent with school policy, state law and federal law.
• Is supportive of family involvement and facilitates the progression of staff and parents toward common goals.
• Collaborate with building and district leaders to support inclusive programming for students receiving special education services and those learning English as a second language.

Personal Skills:

• Possesses good listening skills; is able to express thoughts clearly in verbal and written communications
• Possesses the ability to resolve conflict in a consistent and positive manner
• Has good organizational skills; meets timelines appropriately
• Possesses a vision for the school and can inspire others to achieve the vision
• Interacts positively with staff, community and administration; remains objective, fair, and open-minded
• Demonstrates culturally responsive leadership
• Demonstrates ability to effectively represent the school/district, interact successfully with community groups, and develop school/community relations, business partnerships, and other public service activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree with an emphasis in school leadership/administration.
• Possess a current Washington State Principal certificate or the ability to acquire the state certificate prior to July 1.
• Possess current valid Washington State Drivers License

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated exceptional instructional leadership in previous assignment(s).
• 3-5 years as a successful elementary administrator is preferred.
• Prior success as an exemplary elementary or early childhood teacher preferred
• Reading and ELL Endorsement preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Residence Requirement:

Hoquiam School District administrators are required to live in Grays Harbor County, preferably within Hoquiam School District.

Salary:

218 Day Base Salary = $146,829.82 - $158,036.15

Benefits:

During the contract year the Administrator will work 218 days and shall be entitled to twelve (12) days of sick leave annually. Earned sick leave shall be cumulative as provided by state law. Three (3) of these days can be taken as personal days for reasons other than sick leave and will be deducted from the Administrator's sick leave balance. State allocation towards dental, vision, medical insurance, retirement.

Employment is contingent upon successful clearance of a Washington State Patrol, FBI fingerprint criminal history background check, and Sexual Misconduct background check.