What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026 position at Woodland School District 404?
Assistant Principal (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026
We appreciate your interest in employment with Woodland Public Schools. All applications are considered and reviewed. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise, training, and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process, the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications received, not all applicants will receive an interview.
Position Title: Assistant Principal (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026
Posting #: 3508
Location: Woodland Middle School
Hours/Days: 8 hours/day, 260 days per year (includes 13 holidays, 12 days of sick leave and 32 days of vacation)
Start Date: 7/1/2025
Pay Schedule: 2024 - 2025 $134,352 - $143,978, 2025 2026 TBD
Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance and LTD through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Position is WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) eligible.
Job Summary:
Woodland Middle School seeks a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This role focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment by providing strong instructional leadership, student support, and operational management. The Assistant Principal will work closely with the principal, staff, students, and families to ensure academic and extracurricular success.
Position Closes: Open until filled
If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Position Title: Assistant Principal (5th - 8th Grade) - Woodland Middle School - 2025-2026
Posting #: 3508
Location: Woodland Middle School
Hours/Days: 8 hours/day, 260 days per year (includes 13 holidays, 12 days of sick leave and 32 days of vacation)
Start Date: 7/1/2025
Pay Schedule: 2024 - 2025 $134,352 - $143,978, 2025 2026 TBD
Benefits: Eligible for medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life insurance and LTD through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Position is WA State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) eligible.
Job Summary:
Woodland Middle School seeks a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Principal to join our leadership team. This role focuses on fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment by providing strong instructional leadership, student support, and operational management. The Assistant Principal will work closely with the principal, staff, students, and families to ensure academic and extracurricular success.
Qualifications:
- Valid Washington Administrator Certificate.
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Teaching experience at the middle school level preferred.
- Prior school administrative experience required, with middle school leadership preferred (2 Years).
- Strong instructional leadership and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of Special Education, MTSS, and Washington State Learning Standards.
- Effective communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Experience with staff evaluations and professional development.
- Ability to use technology effectively for communication, planning, and instruction.
- Spanish-speaking ability is desirable but not required.
Student Success and School Culture
- Oversee student discipline, including in-school suspension (ISS), tardy interventions, and behavior management.
- Lead Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) initiatives.
- Analyze behavior data and develop long-term strategies for student success.
- Collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies to support student well-being.
- Monitor student attendance and coordinate interventions to improve engagement.
- Support student-athletes in maintaining academic and behavioral expectations.
- Organize and lead community and other family engagement activities.
- Foster positive relationships with families and community stakeholders.
Instructional Leadership and Assessment
- Support instructional coaching and professional development for teachers.
- Assist in evaluating staff performance, providing feedback, and fostering professional growth.
- Monitor reading intervention programs and oversee iReady data collection.
- Assist in ensuring instructional fidelity and infrastructure.
- Coordinate state testing, including training, scheduling, and accommodations for IEP/504 students.
- Oversee district assessments and ensure compliance with state reporting requirements.
Operations, Safety, and Extracurricular Oversight
- Oversee athletic eligibility, supervision, and coordination of middle school sports programs.
- Collaborate with coaches, athletic directors, and community partners to enhance extracurricular offerings.
- Ensure a safe and organized environment for athletic events, including transportation and facility usage.
- Supervise school safety protocols, including emergency drills and crisis response plans.
- Manage facility requests and oversee summer building maintenance.
- Coordinate locker assignments and student handbook updates.
- Oversee lunch supervision, paraeducator training, and duty schedules.
- Address transportation and bus-related concerns.
- Develop and implement special schedules for testing, assemblies, and school events.
- Moderate to loud noise levels, typical of a middle school setting
- Interaction with students, staff, and families in a dynamic school environment
Position Closes: Open until filled
If you are hired for this position, you will be required to pay for a background check, unless you have completed the background check in the past two years, and it is on file with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).
Salary : $134,352 - $143,978
