Description
Open until filled. Screening begins after 2/18/26
Seeking a Certificated Principal to lead Suquamish Elementary.
The candidate we are looking for:
* Is willing to and actively challenges the status quo
* Uses a variety of data to identify necessary change initiatives
* Inspires and leads new and challenging innovations with a STEM/STEAM mindset
* Inspires teachers and staff to individually and collectively accomplish school goals
* Builds on data analysis to define processes and protocols in order to develop, create or adopt new and better ways to improve school and classroom practices
* Adapts his or her leadership behavior to the needs of the current situation and is comfortable with dissent
* Communicates and operates from strong ideals and beliefs about school and learning
* Possesses well-defined ideals and beliefs about schools and learning that align with district non-negotiable goals and creates demand for change through sharing beliefs about school, teaching, and learning with teachers and staff
* Shares leadership in a manner that extends and promotes those ideals and beliefs about schools and learning throughout the community
1.0 FTE continuing contract. Start date: July 1, 2026
8.0 hrs/day x 219 days/year.
Compensation package commensurate with NKSD non-bargained administrators package.
Endorsement(s) required: WA State Administrator Certificate - Principal.
Please review the attached job description for more information.
MUST DO: Review Application Directions, Hints and Reminders section prior to submitting application
Requirements
~ Include a copy of your current Washington teaching certificate along with your administrator credentials. If either of these items are pending, upload a document into the attachments section noting anticipated receipt date/timeline for certificate(s).
~ 3 distinct letters of recommendation are required (upload to the Attachments section) in addition to 3 completed confidential reference surveys (in the References section). People who provide letters for you can also complete a confidential reference survey.
~ Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
~The "OK to Contact" list referenced in the Attachments section is a document, compiled by the applicant, that lists references and contact information.
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