Description

POSITION   Principal  

LOCATION  West Valley High School

FTE  1.0

DAYS/YEAR  215

CONTRACT  Continuing

SALARY  Per the WVPA Salary Schedule 

• Dependent on verified education and experience
• Prorated for partial FTE positions
• Additional compensation and benefits as outlined in the WVPA CBA
• Placement according to experience in WVPA group
• Pay is annualized over 12 months
  

JOB TYPE     Exempt

UNION/CONTRACT   West Valley Principals Association (WVPA)

START DATE  2026-2027 School Year

SUMMARY

The Principal of West Valley High School provides leadership aligned with the district’s strategic goals. The principal ensures instructional excellence, effective school operations, and a positive climate that prioritizes student achievement and well-being. The principal plays a critical role in fostering effective Professional Learning Community structures that prioritize collaboration, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement that improve outcomes for all students.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish interdependent collaborative relationships with staff to ensure an educational environment that
  promotes a sense of belonging and access to high levels of learning for all students.
• Lead and support a school and work culture that values all people and their contributions to the school
  community.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming school environment that promotes the social, emotional, and academic
  success of all students.
• Establish and promote a mission and vision focused on shared goals, high expectations, and continuous
  improvement for all students.
• Provide visionary instructional leadership by setting high expectations for teaching and learning aligned to district
  priorities and student needs.
• Lead the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices and ensure alignment with state standards and
  school improvement goals.
• Use data to guide decision-making, monitor student progress, and support differentiated instruction that meets
  the needs of all learners.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by providing ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional learning
  tailored to individual and team growth.
• Cultivate teacher leadership by creating opportunities for staff to lead professional development, facilitate
  Professional Learning Communities, and participate in shared decision-making.
• Lead and support implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum that provides rigorous, standards-based
  curriculum aligned with district and state expectations.
• Utilize relevant data to drive strategic planning, instructional improvement, and targeted student support through
  the development and monitoring of a School Improvement Plan and Professional Learning Community structure.
• Lead inclusive and equitable programming for students receiving special education and multilingual learning
  services.
• Monitor, support, and provide actionable feedback to teachers using the District’s instructional framework and
  coaching models.
• Provide professional development and evaluation using performance frameworks that recognize excellence and
  areas for growth.
• Engage families and the broader community to foster partnerships that enhance student learning and school
  improvement.
• Promote the successes of the school and act as a visible and accessible leader within the community.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with District Administrators regularly on the overall operation of the high school.
• Supervise and oversee the coordination of student activities and athletics.
• Uphold district policies, professional conduct standards, and labor agreements.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Washington State K-12 Principal Certification, or the ability to obtain one, no later than the first working day.
• Master’s Degree with a major in educational administration or education leadership.
• Three years of successful credentialed experience at the secondary level.
• Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance.
• Completion of all district-required training within thirty (30) calendar days from the hire date.
   

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep understanding of Professional Learning Community (PLC) principles and their application to schoolwide improvement.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement models (e.g., Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles) and their use in driving instructional change.
• Familiarity with effective data analysis practices to inform instruction, monitor student learning, and improve student outcomes.
• Understanding of adult learning theory and best practices for building staff capacity through collaboration and shared leadership.
• Awareness of equity-centered leadership practices and strategies to close achievement and opportunity gaps.
• Understanding of standards-based curriculum, effective instructional strategies, and assessment practices.
• Ability to design and implement school schedules that support collaboration, embed extra time and support for students, and maximize learning.
• Proven ability to lead for improvement through effective communication, goal setting, and feedback.
• Experience creating systems for staff growth and holding staff accountable for results.
• Strong decision-making, conflict resolution, and team-building capabilities.
• Skill in building relationships across diverse communities and leading discussions that promote cultural awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to foster strong, respectful relationships with students, staff, families, and community members.
• Experience resolving conflicts and building consensus in collaborative settings.
• Uphold ethical and professional standards, including confidentiality and integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, adapt to change, and model continuous learning.
• Understand and apply systems thinking to complex school environments to promote sustained improvement.