ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY- ORCHARD HEIGHTS

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL ELEMENTARY- ORCHARD HEIGHTS

Belonging is a core value in the South Kitsap School District. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable learning environment for all students and staff. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others and lean into and engage in courageous conversations. We know the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with unique ideas come together to learn and grow.

South Kitsap Employees Will:

• Maintain and enhance a sense of belonging and success for traditionally marginalized populations.
• Cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationship with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Demonstrate understanding of our unique cultures and celebrate differences.
• Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Comments: The Assistant Principal position is for the 2025/2026 school year and contracts start July 1, 2025.

We invite you to apply for the position of Assistant Principal-Orchard Heights Elementary School. If you share our commitment to dynamic and quality leadership, we’d like to hear from you!

About Orchard Heights Elementary School

Orchard Heights Elementary School is a child-centered, innovative school with approximately 550 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Our goals within reading and mathematics addresses intentional, data-driven instruction to prepare our students for success. Highly committed to shared decision making, our team continually reviews data, researches best practices, and adopts strategies that ensure our students continue to learn and grow.

Believing that our school climate dramatically impacts student and teacher performance, our staff focuses on Social Emotional Learning, and teaching our students to be safe, kind, and responsible throughout the day in all settings across the school. We strive to instill a sense of belonging in all members of our Shark community, through a focus on building strong positive relationships and use of restorative practices over punitive consequences.

Orchard Heights is home to an array of diverse programs designed to support the needs of all students including exceptional learners, from highly capable to those learning daily functional living skills.

Orchard Heights Elementary Mission Statement

At Orchard Heights, our mission is to cultivate a vibrant community of learners where every student is valued, nurtured, and empowered to reach their full potential. Through meaningful collaboration with engaged students, dedicated educators, and supportive parents, we foster an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and differences are embraced. Together, we equip our students with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in an everchanging world. At Orchard Heights, we don’t just educate, we inspire.

Education and Experience:

• Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate.
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years successful elementary school teaching or support experience preferred.
• Academic background in staff supervision, staff development, and curriculum instruction.
• Experience with trauma-informed practices.
• Experience with supporting diverse student populations.
• Leadership experience with special education programs preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide instructional leadership and guidance for the elementary school program.
• Be an effective leader and a strong advocate for the District goals and vision.
• Operate with genuine concern for the welfare of all students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Make connections with a focus on building relationships with all students and staff.
• Participate in the selection and the continued professional growth of all staff.
• Subscribe to a shared decision-making model.
• Implement, manage, and continually improve our school-wide behavior management system.
• Commit to building a partnership with parents and the community.
• Promote and support multicultural activities and programs for staff, students, and the community.
• Promote and support a collaborative school culture.
• Promote and support the values and vision statements developed by a community-based team.
• Support the development of a school community that embraces the opportunity to successfully educate all students.
• Maintain an open-door policy for parents, students, staff, and community.

Skills and Abilities:

• Facilitate diverse groups in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and instructional programs;
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of groups and persons with both similar and differing agendas;
• Effectively supervise and evaluate assigned staff;
• Encourage excellence in all students, with a strong focus on student achievement;
• Provide positive, energetic, and creative leadership;
• Effectively manage student discipline, as well as taking time to recognize excellent performers;
• Assist staff in matters of discipline, and in communications with parents, other staff, and community agencies/groups, and community businesses;
• Work collaboratively with school personnel to ensure a safe learning and working environment;
• Active experience in the coordination of special education programs and procedures, including IEPs and transition activities for elementary students.

Application Process

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org. Positions close at 4:00 p.m. on the final day of posting. Your online application and required materials must be submitted by the closing date for an applicant to be considered for a position.

Please direct any posting specific questions to:

Will Sarett

Executive Director of Human Resources

South Kitsap School District

2689 Hoover Ave SE

Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-874-7071

sarett@skschools.org

The South Kitsap School District provides equal educational and employment opportunity without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation – including gender expression or identity, marital status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Equal access to activities, facilities and program is provided to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. District procedure complies with all applicable state and federal laws.

The Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, and Gender Inclusivity Officer with the responsibility for monitoring, auditing, and ensuring compliance with this policy are:

Compliance/ADA/Title IX Coordinator:
Will Sarett,
Executive Director of Human Resources
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7071
sarett@skschools.org

Section 504 Coordinator:
Kimberly House,
Director of Special Services
2689 Hoover Avenue SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-443-3648
house@skschools.org

Gender Inclusivity Compliance Officer:
Dr. Tom Edwards,
Assistant Superintendent for Student Achievement
2689 Hoover Ave SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
360-874-7003
edwards@skschools.org

South Kitsap School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services, and activities. For information regarding translational bilingual education programs, contact the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning at (360) 874-7050.

All Employees are required to furnish proof of identity and employment authorization status.

The South Kitsap School District is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free environment for all persons-students, community, and staff.

Any offer of employment with the South Kitsap School District is on a conditional basis pending the successful completion of an FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check.

Health Benefits Information:

Most positions within the South Kitsap School District are governed by collective bargaining agreements that specify the benefits related to employment with the district, including insurance provisions, vacations, holidays, and other related benefits.

For more information about benefits, you may review the individual collective bargaining agreements and SEBB 2025 School Employee Enrollment Guide which are located on our website SK Staff Resources or contact our Payroll and Benefits Department at (360) 874-7028 or payrollstaff@skschools.org.