Description

Position Summary: 

Chehalis School District is seeking a student-centered leader who is highly motivated to serve as grades 9–12 High School Principal at W.F. West High School. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative and inclusive school culture that promotes academic success, student well-being, and staff development. This role requires a strong instructional leader with excellent communication skills, effective management and organizational abilities, a visible and accessible leadership presence, and a demonstrated commitment to cultivating a positive school climate.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Uphold district policies, state laws, contracts, and budget/financial accountability to ensure effective school operations.
• Oversee staff recruitment, assignment, supervision, and evaluation, fostering professional growth.
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment.
• Utilize data-driven decision-making to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Align school efforts with curriculum development, instructional best practices, and school reform initiatives.
• Implement and evaluate educational programs.
• Provide clear direction, guidance, and leadership to assistant principals and building directors to support high-quality school operations and student outcomes.
• Cultivate strong partnerships with families, staff, and the broader community. 
• Support student programs tailored to diverse needs and interests.
• Encourage public use of school facilities for educational and community activities.
• Maintain active participation in community events, partnerships, and stakeholder engagement.
• Actively participate in district leadership and contribute to strategic planning initiatives.
• Implement district vision and mission for student achievement.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Master's Degree in educational administration or related field required
• Valid Washington State principal certification
• Minimum five years prior successful teaching experience 
• Demonstrated leadership and management qualities 
• Experience communicating information and directing presentations to various audiences and on various platforms 
• Experience developing positive and favorable relationships with students, staff, parents, and community members 
• Proficient with technology related to the position 
• Evidence of experience and training needed to perform the functions described in the secondary principal's job description 
• In District residency preferred, not required 
• Fingerprint/Background clearance 

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge of Washington state school reform initiatives and mandates
• Prior experience as an administrator or teacher at secondary grade level. 
• Supervising and evaluating certificated and classified staff in instructional and assessment practices. 
• Implementing student discipline and attendance programs. 
• Leading curriculum and program development.
• Encouraging excellence in both students and staff through mentoring and recognition. 
• Strong communication skills for staff, student, and community engagement. 
• Experience with tiered intervention programs, data driven instruction, and technology integration in education. 
• Budget and grant management experience.
• Knowledge of state required testing coordination, administration, and preparedness. 
• Proficiency in master schedule development. 
• Experience in student leadership development, including Associated Student Body (ASB) programs.