Description

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area.

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance benefits, as determined by the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB). Final benefit eligibility to be determined at time of hire. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Department of Retirement Services (DRS) TRS plan, as well as the DRS Deferred Compensation Program. Employment shall include 240 days of service, which includes 25 days of vacation. 

If you share our commitment to provide challenging opportunities for all students to be successful, we’d like to hear from you!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Olympia School District Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Middle School Principal. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of middle school operations, ensuring a safe and inclusive learning environment, implementing District and State policies, coordinating school activities, and supporting staff, students, and families. The Principal serves as a key communicator, problem-solver, and instructional leader dedicated to the success and well-being of the entire school community. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Cabinet members to promote student achievement, staff development, and strong family-school partnerships during the 2026–27 school year and beyond. 

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Olympia School District (OSD) is a vibrant community in the heart of our region. The OSD is one of the oldest districts in Washington State, the Olympia School District is located in the state capital of Washington, an hour from Seattle and two hours from Portland, Oregon. The District provides high- quality, diverse learning opportunities for our 10,000 students in its 19 modern schools. Our staff of innovative, experienced administrators, teachers, and support personnel total nearly 1,800.Community partnerships are a rule, not an exception. Volunteers are a vital and vibrant part of our school District.

A major focus in our District is continuous academic achievement for all students in support of our District Improvement Plan (DIP), as outlined on our website. Our community is supportive of quality education, and the staff serving its students. With a long-tradition of excellence and a community-wide focus on racial equity, we have much to be proud of and much yet to accomplish. The common goals our community is committed to include through our DIP and School Improvement Plans (SIPs): Our students will… (1) Be compassionate and kind. (2) Have the academic and life skills to pursue their individual career, civic and educational goals. (3) Advocate for the social, physical and mental wellness of themselves and others and be hopeful about the future. (4) Have the skills, knowledge and courage to identify and confront personal, systemic and societal bias. (5) Discover their passions, be curious and love learning. (6) Be critical thinkers who contribute to and collaborate with our local, global and natural world.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity in our schools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and experiences in this area. We encourage individuals of different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to apply and seek those who actively embrace our equity-focused direction for the future.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Chairs meetings (e.g. curriculum, safety, site advisory, special district committees, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating activities and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
• Delegates responsibility for various administrative functions to Assistant Principal and other personnel for the purpose of managing the workload more efficiently.
• Evaluates personnel for the purpose of ensuring standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
• Hires personnel for the purpose of providing staff recommendations to the School Board for action.
• Manages school administrative functions (i.e. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Prepares various written documents (e.g. correspondence, reports, analyses, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Presents information on various topics for the purpose of communicating information and gaining feedback.
• Processes student disciplinary actions, personnel actions and/or related matters for the purpose of documenting such actions and adhering to district policies and/or education code.
• Recommends policies, procedures and/or actions (e.g. personnel, equipment, disciplinary issues, etc.) for the purpose of providing district personnel with direction and/or data for decision making.
•  Represents the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and/or assisting with issues related to school environment.
•  Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of the school's curriculum.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

       Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS: 
Experience Required: Teaching experience required; administrative or supervisory experience required. Valid Washington teaching and principal credentials.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to appropriately manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively, problem solve.
• Knowledge of curriculum, education code, district policies.
• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form. Significant physical abilities include reaching/handling/ fingering, talking/hearing conversations, near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Appropriate Administrative Services Credential, Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS
   Cover Letter
   Resume
   Three (3) Letters of Recommendation 
   Transcripts
   Certificate
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