Onalaska School District
540 Carlisle Ave. Onalaska, WA 98570

Job Opportunity in School Administration

Elementary School Principal
2023-2024 School Year

Online applications must include the following items:

• Letter of Intent
• Onalaska School District Administrative Application
• Resume of training and experience
• Three to five letters of recommendation
• Transcripts (s) (official or unofficial)
• Copy of Washington State teaching and administrative certificates or evidence of eligibility

Professional Qualifications:

• Master's degree in appropriately related field desirable;
• Valid Washington teaching and principal credentials;
• Demonstrated ability to work with staff and community in a personable, friendly, supportive and organized manner;
• Experience and/or training in areas of technology usage in education, and knowledgeable in current curriculum and school restructuring issues;
• Evidence of strong standards of discipline;
• Evidence of ability to involve staff in decision making process while taking a stand and making the tough decisions when necessary;
• Successful experience as a classroom teacher and/or building administrator;
• Evidence of being actively involved in the community;
• Evidence of knowledge of Special Education law;
• Knowledge and skills of turnaround and transformational leadership practices from Institute of Education Sciences (IES);
• Previous principal experience is preferred.

We are looking for a principal who will:

• Continue to guide school transformation in the Elementary School;
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of an effective school climate that creates a learning environment sensitive to divers socioeconomic groups;
• Demonstrate strong instructional leadership skills with a knowledge and understanding of current educational issues;
• Facilitate, plan, organize and implement educational programs, including in-service and instructional opportunities for staff;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communications skills with students, staff and community members;
• Fairly evaluate staff with the new TPEP;
• Positively resolve conflict and build consensus;
• Organize building space and schedule to facilitate needs of staff, students, and community;
• Oversee student management, attendance and school safety programs;
• Facilitate the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the District;
• Share district wide activity supervision coverage and participate in community civic organizations;
• Perform other district-wide administrative duties as needed or assigned.

The individual selected as Principal of Onalaska Elementary School will have successfully demonstrated the ability to:

• Create a shared vision;
• Show past successful Elementary School experience;
• Create a dynamic team composed of people from a variety of backgrounds;
• Motivate, discipline and interact with students in a productive and positive manner;
• Encourage excellence in staff and students while building a sense of community.

Salary: $111,586-$123,201 DOE

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, additional supplemental benefits available. Paid sick leave and personal leave. More detailed information available on our website.

Contract: 215 contract days. Contract year begins July, 1, 2023.

** Applicants are also invited to send a Letter of Interest and a copy of Teaching and Principal Certificate to:

Tori Griggs, Onalaska District Office, P.O. Box 279, Onalaska, WA 98570