Teacher, Intermediate/Middle School

Secondary Principal Job Description

A highly motivated and student-centered leader is sought to serve as grades 6-8 Middle School Principal at Chehalis Middle School.

About the Role:

This leadership position requires a strong instructional leader committed to equity, school improvement, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive school culture, ensuring academic success, student well-being, and staff development.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Upholding district policies, state laws, contracts, and budget accountability to ensure smooth school operations.
• Overseeing staff recruitment, assignment, supervision, and evaluation, fostering professional growth.
• Utilizing data-driven decision-making to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Aligning school efforts with curriculum development, instructional best practices, and school reform initiatives.
• Cultivating strong partnerships with families, staff, and the broader community.
• Encouraging public use of school facilities for educational and community activities.
• Maintaining active participation in community events, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.

Requirements:

The District is seeking a candidate who possesses the following qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum five years prior successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and management qualities.
• Experience communicating information and directing presentations to various audiences and on various platforms.
• Experience developing positive and favorable relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the secondary principal's job description.
• Fingerprint/Background clearance.
• Knowledge of Washington state school reform initiatives and mandates.

Preferred Qualifications:

The District would prefer candidates who possess the following additional qualifications:

• Prior experience as an administrator or teacher at secondary grade level.
• Supervising and evaluating certificated and classified staff.
• Leading curriculum and program development, particularly with middle level grades and in math.
• Encouraging excellence in both students and staff through mentoring and recognition.
• Strong communication skills for staff, student, and community engagement.
• Familiarity with tiered intervention programs, data driven instruction, and technology integration in education.
• Background in budget and grant management.
• Knowledge of SBAC testing coordination and administration.
• Familiarity with master schedule development.
• Experience in student leadership development, including Associated Student Body (ASB) programs.