PRINCIPAL – South Kitsap High School

PRINCIPAL – South Kitsap High School

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 High School Principal position is for the 2025/2026 school year and the contract begins July 1, 2025.

About South Kitsap High School:

South Kitsap High School, home of the Wolves, is a student-centered, innovative school with approximately 2,300 students in ninth through twelfth grade.  At SKHS we honor the strong traditions built over the last hundred years that SKHS has been in operation, however our current resources are focused on building something special now to serve our graduates going out into the world of tomorrow.  We celebrate diversity and strive to develop opportunities that provide a well-rounded education for all our students whether bound for a university, trade school, or the workplace.  There truly is something for everyone at SKHS.  Our school focuses on a commitment to increase academic achievement, providing a wide variety of extracurricular activities which are all anchored to high expectations for strong character and leadership.  Our goals with reading and mathematics address intentional, data-driven instruction to prepare our students for success in the classroom and on the SBAC.  We are committed to shared decision making, school improvement through research based best practices, and implementing strategies that ensure our resources are dedicated to our students. 

At South Kitsap High School our mission is to get better every day through alignment with district goals, belief that our students and staff have the potential to constantly grow and improve, and communication that promotes a true partnership between staff, students, families, and the community. 

Education and Experience:

• Valid Washington State Principal’s Certificate;
• Master’s degree in educational administration or related field;
• Minimum of five (5) years successful middle 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:

• Be an effective leader and a strong advocate for the District goals and vision;
• Support the development of a learning organization that embraces the education of all students;
• Provide instructional leadership and guidance for the high school program;
• Promote and support a collaborative school culture;
• 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, staff, and community;
• Seek staff, student, parent/guardian and community input in planning, developing and implementing change processes;
• Subscribe to a shared decision-making model;
• Participate in the selection and the continued professional growth of all staff;
• Implement, manage, and continually improve our positive school-wide behavior system of supports;
• Promote and support cultural responsiveness to include activities and programs for staff, students, and the community;
• Commit to building a partnership with parents/guardians and the community;
• Maintain an open-door policy for parents/guardians, students, staff, and community;
• Support and interpret building and district policy to the public;
• Lead staff forward with required curriculum changes, including state assessment programs with a focus on equitable outcomes.
• Select, organize and assign personnel effectively, utilizing available district/ community resources;
• Effectively evaluate the performance of staff members according to district policy, including strong support for staff professional growth;
• Support strong maintenance, security, safety and health standards;

Skills and Abilities:

• Collaborates with various groups and stakeholders
• Data fluency
• Effective verbal and written communication
• High expectations
• Instructional leader
• Knowledge and experience in student behavior supports
• Positive, energetic, and creative leadership
• Problem solver
• Small and large group facilitation
• Special education programming and continuum of services
• Supervision and evaluation
• Visible and relationship-oriented
• Visionary leadership
• Has the ability to see things from a fresh and innovative perspective;
• Values and celebrates diversity;
• Provides instructional leadership and supervision for school staff, including evaluation of assigned staff;
• Acts as a leader for the building’s curriculum and instructional program, including the building’s Special Education program, and working with staff, students, and parents to ensure a quality educational program offering;
• Understands the state testing program (SBAC) as well as the value of the PSAT;
• Operates as a member of a professional learning community/collaborative school and district-level management team;
• Values student achievement and recognizes top performers;
• Establishes a commitment to the South Kitsap community and its students;
• Fosters strong support and equal opportunities for all students.
• Build strong relationships with students and staff;
• Facilitate diverse groups in the development, implementation, and assessment of curriculum and instructional programs for the high school;
• Communicate effectively with a wide variety of groups and persons with both similar and differing agendas;
• Effectively coach, supervise and evaluate assigned staff;
• Provide positive, energetic, and creative leadership;
• Effectively manage student discipline, while also recognizing and promoting positive behaviors;
• Assist staff in communications with parents, other staff, and community agencies, groups, and businesses;
• Work collaboratively with school security personnel to ensure a safe learning and working environment;
• Participate in continual professional development;

Clearances:

• Washington State Patrol and FBI Fingerprint Background clearance

Other Requirements:

• Availability to work more than 40 hours per week;
• Completed online application (with supporting documents);
• Excellent punctuality and attendance record;
• Outstanding professional references.

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

Selection Timelines

Formal search initiated – Wednesday March 26, 2025

Closing Date – Wednesday April 16, 2025

Interviews for this position are set tentatively for April 24, 2025. Follow up interviews if required are tentatively set for May 7. 2025.

Application Procedure: Complete the online application at www.skschools.org and apply to the position(s) to which you are qualified within your online application. 

Submitting and completing your online application and applying to open positions ensures immediate availability of your data to our hiring administrators. 

PRINCIPALS AND HIRING ADMINISTRATORS CONSIDER ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WITH COMPLETE AND CURRENT APPLICATIONS.

If you need assistance with this process, please contact Human Resources at (360) 874-7074 or email skjobs@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.

Salary : $187,084 - $196,051