Assistant Principal - Elementary

Job Description

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Once all elements of your online application are complete, you must submit your application to Human Resources.

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PPOSITION TITLE: Assistant Elementary Principal

To begin July 1, 2026 (anticipated)

HOURS: 8 hr/day, 5 day/wk, 255 day/yr (less 2 furlough days for the 2026/2027 contract)

30 days of vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 2 personal days

LOCATION: Pioneer Elementary

SALARY: $173,451.86 - $180,825.23 based on the 2026/2027 AAA salary schedule and

includes 2 furlough day

Salary will be prorated based upon start date

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

BENEFITS: Employees anticipated to work 630 hours in a school calendar year may be eligible

for Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance,

Pension, VEBA, and 403(b).

Up to 12 Sick Days and 2 Personal Days (prorated based upon FTE)

SUMMARY: The Assistant Principal performs administrative duties, including the supervision and evaluation of staff, coordination of the instructional program, maintains responsibility for other administrative duties as assigned, and promotes a positive school culture and climate for all students.

Conditions of Employment

• Are you a citizen or do you have a visa which permits you to work in the United States?
• I authorize the District to make any investigation of any personal, educational, vocational, or employment history. I further authorize any former employer, person, firm, corporation, educational, or vocational institution or government agency to provide the District with information they have regarding me. I hereby release and discharge the District and those who provide information for any and all liability as a result of furnishing and receiving this information.
• I certify that answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that if I provide false or misleading information, including omissions in my application or interview(s), I will be subject to dismissal at any time during my period of employment with Arlington Public Schools. I will provide verification of my certification, education and experience. I understand also that any offer of employment that may be made to me is conditional and subject to the acceptable outcome of a criminal history background information check, and approval of the Arlington Public Schools Board of Directors. I also agree to abide by all rules and regulations of Arlington Public Schools.
• Are you willing to be fingerprinted?
• Do you have a current Washington State Principal's Certificate or will you have one by June 30?

General Questions

• Please describe your educational philosophy and strategies that you believe to be most effective for increasing student achievement.
• How will you build a positive school culture?
• If you are a current District employee, do you authorize the hiring committee to review your personnel file?
• Are you presently under contract? If yes, with whom and what is your present position/title?
• Have you ever been the subject of a complaint to the Superintendent of Public Instruction or any other disciplinary board or licensing body? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Have you ever been dismissed, discharged, resigned or otherwise separated from any employment (inclusive of regular or extra curricular positions) in order to avoid discharge or non-renewal? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Have you ever been on a plan of improvement or probation plan? If yes, please explain the circumstances, including the underlying facts, place, date, and outcome.
• Are you presently charged with, but not convicted of, a crime? (Exclude civil infractions, such as minor traffic citations). If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, place, date, and court. A pending criminal charge will not necessarily bar you from District employment.
• Have you ever been released from prison or been convicted of any crime? If yes, please explain the nature of the crime, the place, and date. A conviction record will not necessarily bar you from employment.

Application Requirements

We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials. So that we may give full consideration to your application, we require that you upload all the following materials into your online application.

If you have any questions regarding your online application or uploading materials, please contact Kathleen Kowalczik, Human Resources Specialist at ....

• Online District Application - you may access our online application at www.asd.wednet.edu
• Uploaded Resume
• Uploaded Letter of Interest - Your letter should include examples of your work experience,

accomplishments, philosophy, and achievements that demonstrate your ability to perform the

essential duties and responsibilities of the position

• Uploaded Principal Credentials
• Administrative Confidential Reference Forms - Two (2) these are electronically sent to the email

address you provide (please have at least one from a direct supervisor)

• Uploaded Letters of Recommendation - Two (2) (please have at least one from a direct

supervisor)

Benefits

Based on SEBB, DRS, and minimum employment requirements.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, their dependents, and domestic partners
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation, personal leave, and sick leave (based upon FTE)
• Life insurance
• VEBA (for 1.0 FTE employees)
• Long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Optional Benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical/dependent care
• Additional life insurance
• Deferred Compensation
• Additional retirement plans (403b)

Attachments

Resume*

Ltr of Interest - Asst Elem Principal*

Letter of Recommendation - A*

Letter of Recommendation - B*

Principal's Credential*

References

Administrative Reference Questions: 2 of 4 external references required.