23129: Middle School Principal

23129: Middle School Principal Kennewick Highlands Middle School•Kennewick, Washington Job Details

Job ID:

5675743

Application Deadline:

May 18, 2026 10:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted:

May 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

POSITION

# HI23129: Principal

LOCATION

Highlands Middle School

POSITION OPENS

04/28/2026

POSITION CLOSES:

05/04/2026 (or until filled)

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

ksd/departments/payroll-benefits •

COMPLETION OF SAFE SCHOOLS WEB BASED TRAINING IS REQUIRED AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

•PRINCIPAL

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

The Kennewick School District places a high value on the leadership skills of our principals. Principals are responsible for developing a positive school culture and climate and ensuring high levels of student achievement. This requires the principal to develop and evaluate school programs and personnel and lead a strong team focused on the academic and social-emotional needs of students. The Kennewick School District has a comprehensive assessment system, providing data to determine student achievement levels and effectiveness of school programs. Principals are responsible for analyzing results and using this information to support a continuous cycle of improvement. The Kennewick School District uses the Danielson Framework to provide feedback and targeted professional growth for our teachers. Building principals are expected to fully implement the framework and our evaluation processes, ensuring rigorous instruction and learning for all students. The Teaching and Learning department partners with schools to implement the Washington State Learning Standards and provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful. The Kennewick School District adopts curriculum to be used across the district. Each school collaborates with district staff to develop an implementation plan for the adopted curriculum. The Kennewick School District supports all buildings in the implementation of Professonal Learning Communities (PLCs) and Multi Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) to help all students find success. Principals are expected to collaborate with staff to develop and deploy effective interventions for students who need support with their academic and social-emotional skills. The middle school principals in the Kennewick School District are a strong, collaborative team. They share ideas, solve problems, and work closely together to ensure our middle schools are effective.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Successful school administrative experience and proven results in increasing student performance. 2. Washington State Secondary Principal credentials or proof of eligibility 3. Master's degree with an emphasis in educational administration 4. Successful teaching experience

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Creates a collaborative environment with shared decision-making and processes to build consensus. 2. Knowledge and skills related to technology (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Learning Management Systems, etc.). 3. Demonstrates an ability to clearly communicate with students, staff and parents. 4. Is professionally committed and willing to devote the time and energy necessary to carry out the requirements of this position. 5. Builds and maintains positive school spirit and good sportsmanship while promoting school activities and athletics. 6. Knowledge of Special Education Law, the 504 process and inclusionary practices. 7. Knowledge of Career and Technical Education and post-secondary opportunities for students. 8. Promotes a compassionate environment where students,staff and families feel valued by and connected to the administrative team. 9. Advocates within the school district and community. 10. Understands how to create and oversee budgets, including the ASB budget. 11. Ability to monitor, evaluate and improve implementation of curriculum, instructional strategies and assessment practices. 12. A thorough understanding of middle school (6-8) academic and social-emotional standards. 13. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to create positive, professional relationships. 14. The ability to collaboratively create, share and accomplish long and short-term goals. 15. A demonstrated ability to work well with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. 16. Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments. 17. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences. 18. A demonstrated ability to provide energetic, positive, and creative leadership to implement school improvement plans. 19. Ability to effectively recruit, hire and retain staff. 20. The ability to use assessment data to evaluate school programs and student progress. 21. Provide positive, high profile, visible leadership for the school and community. 22. Enables all students and staff to make a connection to the school community. 23. The ability to schedule students based on their interests and needs. 24. Experience with implementation of MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support). 25. Ability to provide for the physical and emotional safety of students and staff. 26. Ability to create a positive school culture that promotes ongoing improvement of teaching and learning. 27. Assist classified, certificated and administrative staff with professional growth and development. 28. Experience working with students in need of additional academic, behavior and language support. 29. Partner with families and community members to promote student learning. 30. Identify and remove barriers to increase achievement.

Contract and Salary Range Contract:

218 work days•Begins 07/01/2026

Salary Range:

$155,848•$169,321•per 2025-2026 salary schedule

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Your online application must include: Letter of interest detailing information that qualifies you as the principal Resume or Vitae

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time, push or pull 18-26 lbs., sit, kneel and crouch, twist and bend, use hands to type, finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arm.

Sense:

The employee is required to talk/hear conversations and other sounds. The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone. The employee is required to taste and smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, far vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Lifting:

The employee must be able to lift or move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally up to 26 lbs; must also be able to lift overhead. The employee may be required to physically move quickly in an emergency or while performing student supervision duties.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Hazards:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work outdoors in a wide variety of temperatures; from•10 degrees F to 100 degrees F +. The employee may be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in this work environment is moderate.

Application Procedure:

Applicants must complete the online District application and attach a letter of interest, resume, valid credentials, and copies of transcripts with degree posted. All hires are subject to completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. The Kennewick School District provides equal access to all programs and services without discrimination based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or use of trained dog, guide or service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights & Equity:

Thomas Brillhart•(509) 222-5000 (thomas.brillhart@ksd) Section 504,

Title IX:

BJ Wilson•(509) 222-5000 (bj.wilson@ksd) Kennewick School District 1000 W. 4th Ave. Kennewick

WA 99336

This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in all educational programs and/or extra-curricular school activities in the Kennewick School District. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures or requests for reasonable accommodation may be directed to the School District's Associate Superintendent or Director of Human Resources.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$155,848 to $169,321 Per Collective Bargaining Agreement Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required