Job Description
PRINCIPAL, SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Spokane Public Schools•3.6 Spokane, WA Job Details $138,571•$165,461 a year 3 days ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Dependent care reimbursement Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications Curriculum implementation management in an education administration role Cultural competence instruction Records maintenance Staff supervision Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Professional development facilitation in schools Team supervision Property supervision Teacher training Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation Program development Cultural competency initiatives Student performance data analysis School-specific educational policy implementation Middle school leadership Team development Recruitment and selection Working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds Educational program evaluation Positive school culture development Conducting training sessions Managing budgets as an executive education administrator School improvement planning Overseeing educational facilities management Budget management in education School policy and procedure enforcement Senior level Student activities (student support initiatives) Diversity initiatives Overseeing student conduct policies Full Job Description JOB This is a Principal posting for Sacajawea Middle School for the 2026-27 school year. For consideration, please apply by Wednesday, June 10, 2026 @ 5:00PM Start Date 07/01/2026 SALARY:
$ 138,571•$165,461 . Experience increments depend on experience in the same or similar position. Promotion or transfer placements will be determined by percentage of increase and consideration of appropriate experience credit. As a Spokane Public Schools staff member, you'll uphold our commitment to creating a loving and collaborative learning community where all students belong and thrive. We are looking for team members who embrace differences, have a desire to work with a diverse community of learners, have a heart for the humans they serve, work as a team, grow and reflect through feedback, are lifelong learners and positive problem solvers. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the instructional program for the school. Provide and/or facilitate training of staff with regard to the most effective practices which lead to higher student achievement regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status or prior academic achievement. Analyze and interpret school-level data; work with staff to develop School Improvement Plans that contain strategies to improve student learning. Interpret and implement board policies and administrative regulations. Lead diverse staff, student body, and the community in development and implementation of building-level goals focused on the improvement of student learning. Lead staff in development and implementation of district and building-level goals relating to cultural competency and student learning. Set building-level priorities in the context of community and district priorities and student/staff needs. Establish a school climate which promotes equal opportunities for all students, good conduct, and positive attitudes and values, and accept responsibility for the attendance, conduct, health, and safety of students. Participate in the screening, selection, orientation, training, assignment, and reassignment of culturally competent and diverse school staff. Supervise and evaluate the performance of all assigned building personnel and engage staff in the development of professional growth activities designed to support individual school/district goals and programs in order to improve student learning. Assist in the development, ongoing improvement, and implementation of the district and school curricular program. Establish a set of culturally responsive standard operating procedures, practices, and routines. Oversee the school's extracurricular program. Supervise the maintenance and operation of the building, grounds, and property assigned to the building. Plan and develop the school's budget with input from staff, allocate and adjust fiscal and material resources, assure timely completion of reports, and record maintenance for all school programs. Provide for effective staff communication•collaborate and resolve conflicts with others. Work cooperatively with other administrators•advise school director and other appropriate district administrators of progress, problems, and other information regarding the school's program. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule•Days and hours (listed above) are subject to change depending on program and district needs. Stipends, Leave Accruals and Holidays•Stipends, leaves and paid holidays are in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement Collective Bargaining Agreements as negotiated. Benefits Highlights:
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) administers health insurance and other benefits for employees of Washington's school districts who are in benefit eligible positions (at least half-time/20 hours per week in a regular position). Multiple medical plans offered from various providers such as Kaiser Permanente WA, Premera Blue Cross, and the Uniform Medical Plan (for example) to fit your needs for varying cost and care options. Vision and Dental plan options, as well as standard Life and AD&D insurance are offered at no cost to the employee. The SEBB program also offers additional employee paid benefits like Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), supplemental Life and AD&D, Long-Term Disability insurance, and Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Benefit eligible Spokane Public Schools employees and their dependent family members have access to free, confidential counseling, consultation and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program. School District Employees participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) public pension plan. Employees can choose from a lifetime retirement pension plan or a hybrid pension and investment plan that contributes between 5% and 15% of wages to retirement. When employees meet plan requirements and retire, they are guaranteed a monthly benefit for the rest of their life from the employer-funded pension. Employees can also participate in voluntary savings programs to increase retirement savings such as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program or by participating in a 403(b) retirement plan through the District's plan manager, OMNI. See more about employee benefits at https://www.spokaneschools.org/page/salaries-and-benefits A fingerprint background check is required for all prospective employees Spokane Public Schools complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate in the admission, treatment, employment, or access to its programs or activities on the basis of age, sex, marital status, race, color, creed, national origin, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, to the use of a trained guide or service animal by a person with a disability, sexual orientation including gender expression or gender identity, or honorably discharged veteran or military status. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular school activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district's Title IX/Staff Civil Rights Officer, ADA Officer, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer and/or 504 Compliance Officer. The following Civil Rights Compliance Coordinators have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator:
Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Section 504 Coordinator:
Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284 Other district contacts: ADA Officer:
Stephanie Busch, 509.354.5993 Affirmative Action Officer:
Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Equal Opportunity Officer:
Jodi Harmon, 509-354-7344 Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying (HIB)/Student Civil Rights Officer:
Melanie Smith, 509-354-7284 Address:
200 N Bernard Street, Spokane 99201-0282 View EEO Information
