Elementary School Principal and District Curriculum Coordinator

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Stevenson-Carson SD - Carson Elem
Job Type: School District Position
Job Number:
Department: STEVENSON-CARSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Opening Date: 10/26/2026

General Responsibilities
This job is not a position that is being filled by ESD 112. Candidates for this position will be hired directly by the Stevenson-Carson School District. If you are interested in ESD 112 positions please contact the ESD 112 HR Coordinator, RaeLynn Forcella at raelynn.forcella@esd112.org

General Responsibilites:

Carson Elementary School is looking for a strong, steady principal who will set high expectations for students and staff and hold everyone to them. Our staff, families and community want a school where every student is safe, behavior expectations are clear and consistent, and classroom time is protected for learning.

The next principal will lead with a firm, fair and visible presence; build schoolwide systems for behavior and discipline that staff can count on; and lead a Professional Learning Community (PLC) culture that is deeply valued in our district. This is a chance to lead a close-knit rural school community that is ready for clear direction and committed to doing the work.

Stevenson-Carson School District principals are stewards of the District's vision, mission, goals and instructional initiatives. The Carson Elementary School principal is first an instructional leader who spends the majority of each day on the quality of teaching and learning, and also the leader responsible for a safe, orderly school where that learning can happen. The principal observes instruction often, gives candid and actionable feedback, and holds students and staff accountable to high expectations.

This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

Assignment:
1.0 FTE, administrative contract.

Salary:
$128,000 - $147,428.57 based on the 2026-2027 Certificated Administrator Salary Schedule; placement based on experience and education.

Benefits:
Medical, dental and vision coverage through the School Employees Benefits Boards (SEBB); Washington State Department of Retirement Systems pension; paid vacation, holidays and leave; and other benefits.
A complete application will include:

1. Current resume.
2. Three current letters of recommendation, including one from a current or recent supervisor.
3. A letter of interest describing your experience leading school culture and student behavior, and leading PLCs.
4. Copy of Washington principal certificate, or evidence of eligibility.
5. A resume that reflects work experience listed on application

Essential Functions/Other Functions

Essential Functions:
School Culture, Safety and Student Behavior

1. Establish and consistently enforce clear, schoolwide expectations for student behavior, taught explicitly and reinforced daily.
2. Lead a multi-tired system of supports (MTSS) for behavior, including positive behavior supports, fair and consistent consequences, and timely intervention for students who need more.
3. Respond to serious behavior incidents promptly and decisively, following district policy, state discipline rules (Chapter 392-400 WAC), and the requirements of IDEA and Section 504.
4. Be highly visible in classroom, hallways, the cafeteria, recess, arrival and dismissal.
5. Use discipline and attendance data to identify patterns and adjust practices, communicating clearly with families when behavior concerns arise.
6. Maintain a calm, safe school environment and lead safety planning, drills, and emergency response.

Instructional Leadership and Professional Learning Communities

1. Lead and sustain high-functioning PLCs in which teams answer the four critical questions: what we want students to learn, how we will know they learned it, how we respond when they do not, and how we extend learning when they already have.
2. Ensure PLC time is protected, focused and productive, with common assessments, clear learning targets, and regular analysis of student results.
3. Develop, implement and monitor a data-driven school improvement plan using multiple measures of student achievement.
4. Build a schoolwide system of academic intervention and extension so every student received additional time and support when needed.
5. Align curriculum, instruction and assessment with the Washington State Learning Standards and district learning goals.
6. Design and lead professional learning that meets the needs of staff and students.

Staff Leadership and Accountability

1. Supervise and evaluate certificated and classified staff, including evaluation under Washington's Teacher/Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP).
2. Set clear professional expectations, give frequent and honest feedback, and follow through when expectations are not met.
3. Recognize and develop strong practice, building staff leadership through school-based teams.
4. Manage staff and discal resources to support student achievement and meet legal responsibilities.

Family and Community Partnership

1. Communicate clearly and regularly with families, staff and the community, both in writing and in person.
2. Partner with families and the Stevenson-Carson community to support student learning and behavior.
3. Demonstrate commitment to closing opportunity and achievement gaps for all student groups.
4. Be visible and supportive of all curricular and extracurricular programs.

District Curriculum Coordination

1. Coordinate district curriculum work as assigned by the Superintendent, which may include curriculum review and adoption, K-12 alignment, and district assessment planning.

Minimum/Preferred Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least three years of successful certificated experience.
2. At least one year of educational leadership or supervision experience.
3. Valid Washington principal certificate (residency or professional), or eligibility for issuance by January 1, 2027.
4. Master's degree,

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience as an elementary principal or assistant principal.
2. A demonstrated record for improvement student behavior and school climate, including building sustaining schoolwide behavior systems such as PBIS within MTSS.
3. Successful experience leading PLCs that improved student achievement.
4. Experience supervising and evaluating staff, including addressing performance concerns.
5. Experience working with students of caried abilities, backgrounds and needs, including students receiving special education services, multilingual learners, and students at risk.
6. Experience in a small or rural school community.

Skills and Leadership Qualities:

1. Leads with a firm, fair and consistent presence; sets high expectations and follows through.
2. Makes timely, well-reasoned decisions, even when they are difficult, and communicates the reasons clearly.
3. Holds staff and students accountable while building trusting, respectful relationships.
4. Uses data to set priorities and monitor progress.
5. Facilitates meetings and teams skillfully and manages conflict professionally.
6. Communicates clearly with difference audiences, orally and in writing.
7. Models exemplary professionalism and integrity.

Working Conditions/Employment Requirements

Working Conditions:

1. Frequent standing and walking through building and grounds.
2. Supervising students indoors and outdoors.
3. Responding quickly to student behavior and safety situations.
4. Occasionally lifting up to 25 pounds.
5. Stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Employment Requirements:

1. Verification of identity and U.S work authorization.
2. Successful completion of a criminal history and fingerprint check through Washington State Patrol and FBI.
3. Completion of the sexual misconduct disclosure and prior-employer verification required by RCW 28A.400.301.
4. Other criteria may be established by the selection committee.

Do you have at least three years of successful certificated experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of educational leadership or supervision experience?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid Washington principal certificate (residency or professional), or eligibility for issuance by January 1, 2027?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Master's Degree?

• Yes
• No

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Have you ever been convicted of any crime? Please answer YES or NO.
Note: For the purpose of this question, "convicted" includes: (1) All instances in which a plea of guilty or no contest is the basis of a conviction and (2) All proceedings in which a sentence has been suspended or deferred. You need not list traffic infractions that are not misdemeanors or crimes.
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the following (If you answered NO, please enter N/A):
a. A detailed statement including what occurred, the nature of the offense, charge or warrant;
b. The name and address of the arresting agency;
c. The date of the arrest;
d. The final disposition, if any;
e. If a court was involved, the name and address of the court;
f. The complete arrest report and sentence and judgement; and
g. Attach a complete driving abstract for five years if the arrest was driving related. This can be done in the attachments portion of the application process.
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Do you currently have any outstanding criminal charges or warrants of arrest pending against you in Washington, or any other state, province, territory, and/or country? Please answer YES or NO. If YES, please provide an explanation.
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Are you presently under investigation in any jurisdiction for possible criminal charges? Please answer YES or NO. If your answer is YES, identify agency and location (street address, city, state), as well as a detailed explanation.
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Are you eligible for lawful employment in the U.S.? Proof of citizenship or legal right to work and identity will be required after hire.

• Yes
• No

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Is it true that you have NEVER BEEN convicted of any misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony crimes against children or other persons (including instances in which a plea of guilty or nolo contendere is the basis for the conviction) or any proceedings in which the charge has been deferred from prosecution under Chapter 10.05 RCW or the sentence has been deferred or suspended listed as follows: Aggravated murder, First degree promoting prostitution, First or second degree murder, Communication with a minor, First or second degree kidnapping, First degree arson, First, second or third degree assault, First degree burglary, First, second or third degree rape, Indecent liberties, First, second or third degree rape of a child, Incest, Felony indecent exposure, Vehicular homicide, First or second degree robbery, Unlawful imprisonment, First or second degree manslaughter, Simple assault, First or second degree extortion, Sexual exploitation of minors, First or second degree criminal mistreatment, First or second degree custodial interference, Child abuse or neglect as defined in RCW 26.44.020, Malicious harassment, Selling or distributing erotic material to a minor, First, second or third degree child molestation, Custodial assault, First or second degree sexual misconduct with a minor, Patronizing a juvenile prostitute, Child buying or selling, Violation of child abuse restraining order, Promoting pornography, Prostitution, First, second or third degree assault of a child, Child abandonment, or any of these crimes as they may have been named?

• Yes (It's true), I have NEVER been convicted
• No (It's not true), I HAVE BEEN convicted

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APPLICANT DECLARATION: Selecting YES authorizes the employer to conduct a background investigation and authorizes the release of information in connection with this application for employment. This investigation may include such information as criminal or civil convictions, driving records, previous employers and educational institutions, electronic/phone personal or professional references, and other appropriate sources.
Selecting YES indicates you waive your right of access to such information, and without limitation, hereby release the employer and the reference sources from any liability in connection with its release or use. This release includes the sources cited above and specific examples as follows: The Washington State Patrol (WSP), information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of either data on all criminal convictions or certification that no data on criminal convictions is maintained, informat