Interim Dual Language Elementary School Assistant Principal

Centralia School District

Mount Vernon (WA)

On-site

USD 174,000 - 181,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mount Vernon School District in Mount Vernon, WA is seeking an Interim 2026-2027 Dual Language Elementary School Assistant Principal at Little Mountain Elementary School to support the Principal in instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadership within a bilingual environment.

The role emphasizes fidelity to a 90/10 immersion framework, collaboration with families and staff, data-informed decision making, and driving inclusive practices to close opportunity gaps while ensuring

Qualifications

Bilingual English/Spanish is highly desirable.
Master’s degree in educational administration or related field.
Washington State principal certification.
Three years of successful teaching/certificated experience at elementary level.
Three years of successful elementary administrative school-based experience preferred.
Commitment to social justice and equity.
Experience with Special Education programs.

Responsibilities

Assist the Principal in the general administration and daily operations of the school, including implementation of district initiatives, school improvement plans, and assigned administrative duties.
Confer regularly with the Principal to align leadership actions, priorities, and decision‑making.
Lead and support dual language instructional model, ensuring fidelity to a 90/10 immersion framework.
Promote bilingualism and cross-cultural competence through instructional practices and schoolwide initiatives.
Develop student growth plans and identify evidence for instructional impact.
Monitor and support inclusive models of learning for students with disabilities.
Build and sustain collaborative relationships with staff and families.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Master’s degree in educational administration or related field

Washington State principal certification

Job description

POSITION CLOSES 08/13/2026

MOUNT VERNON SCHOOLS

Interim 2026-2027 School Year Only Dual Language Elementary School Assistant Principal

AFFILIATION: Exempt

SALARY LEVEL: Assistant Principal- Elementary $173,917-$181,052 for 2026-27 school year

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Principal or designee

Mount Vernon School District (MVSD) purposefully prepares every student for success by ensuring inclusion and belonging, providing high-quality instruction, and empowering learners with the skills and confidence to thrive in a diverse and dynamic world. This mission commits us to the success of each student and affirms our responsibility to create learning environments where all students—across every background, language, and identity—can belong, dream, and achieve.

To fulfill this purpose, we recognize the need to confront and transform inequitable systems, structures, and practices that have historically limited access and opportunity, particularly for students of color and other marginalized groups. Guided by our core values and the commitments outlined in the new MVSD Strategic Plan, we strive to eliminate all forms of discrimination and inequity, ensuring that race, ethnicity, culture, language, or circumstance no longer predict student outcomes. By centering equity, inclusion, and rigorous, culturally responsive learning, we hold ourselves collectively accountable for preparing every student to reach their highest potential and to thrive as empowered, capable, and future-ready graduates.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Principal at Little Mountain Elementary School supports the Principal in providing instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadership within a dual language learning environment. This role plays a critical part in advancing the school’s Spanish–English dual language program by supporting high-quality instruction, bilingualism, biliteracy, and cultural competence for all students. The Assistant Principal collaborates closely with staff, students, families, and the broader community to foster a safe, inclusive, and engaging school climate grounded in respect for linguistic and cultural diversity. Responsibilities include supporting instructional improvement and curriculum alignment in both languages, promoting data-informed decision‑making, strengthening family and community partnerships, leading restorative and preventative student discipline practices, and ensuring compliance with district, state, and federal requirements. The Assistant Principal leads with an equity lens to close opportunity gaps and ensure that all students—particularly historically underserved learners—receive the instruction and support needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Responsibilities and Expectations:

The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the effective administration of Little Mountain Elementary School and advances district and school goals within a dual language learning environment. The Assistant Principal provides instructional, operational, and equity-centered leadership to ensure high-quality teaching, student success, and a positive, inclusive school culture. Key responsibilities include:

School Leadership and Administration

Assist the Principal in the general administration and daily operations of the school, including implementation of district initiatives, school improvement plans, and assigned administrative duties.
Confer regularly with the Principal to align leadership actions, priorities, and decision‑making.
Serve as an effective and collaborative member of the school and district administrative teams.
Manage time, responsibilities, and competing priorities independently and effectively.

Instructional Leadership and Dual Language Program Support

Provide leadership and support for the Spanish–English dual language instructional model, ensuring fidelity to a 90/10 immersion framework.
Experience or knowledge in dual language programming, language acquisition, and bilingual development to lead and support equitable instructional practices in service of the academic success of multilingual students.
Support staff in designing and implementing engaging, rigorous, and culturally responsive instruction in both English and Spanish.
Assist teachers with curriculum alignment to local, state, and national standards and support aligned assessment practices.
Use the district‑adopted instructional framework to observe instruction, provide feedback, and support continuous improvement.
Collaborate with staff to develop student growth plans and identify appropriate sources of evidence for instructional impact.
Promote bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross‑cultural competence through instructional practices and schoolwide initiatives.

Equity, Culture, and Climate

Lead with an equity lens to ensure all students—particularly historically underserved and marginalized populations—receive appropriate instruction, access, and support.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in leadership practices, policies, and daily interactions and actively participate in district and site based equity leadership.
Foster a positive, inclusive school climate that promotes belonging, respect, kindness, and high expectations for all students.
Demonstrate an understanding of the diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds of students and families.
Build and sustain collaborative, respectful, and authentic relationships with students, staff, and families.
Lead, implement and monitor inclusive models of learning for individuals with disabilities.
Demonstrate a strong understanding of the implementation of IDEA and FAPE through past experiences and services provided to communities of students with disabilities.

Student Support, Discipline, and Safety

Lead and support MVSD’s student discipline system that emphasizes preventative, restorative, and proactive approaches.
Promote social, emotional, intellectual, and physical safety for students and staff.
Use diplomacy, tact, and effective communication to de‑escalate conflict and resolve concerns.
Support classroom instruction by addressing student needs and removing barriers to learning.
Supervise student activities, athletics, special events, and student leadership programs to support positive student engagement and school culture.

Data‑Informed Decision‑Making and Closing Opportunity Gaps

Analyze and interpret multiple data sources to inform instructional practices, school improvement planning, and student support systems.
Monitor student academic progress, language development, and growth in both English and Spanish.
Identify barriers contributing to opportunity and achievement gaps and support the development of coherent plans to address and close those gaps.
Use evidence of student growth to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional and programmatic initiatives.

Family and Community Engagement

Develop and maintain strong school–family–community partnerships that support student learning and well‑being.
Engage families in culturally responsive ways, with particular attention to bilingual communication and accessibility.
Utilize community resources to enrich educational programs and promote a sense of belonging for students and families.

Compliance, Professionalism, and Growth

Support compliance with district, state, and federal laws, policies, and procedures and contractual obligations.
Model professionalism, integrity, honesty, and ethical leadership.
Demonstrate approachability, a positive and energetic demeanor, and a willingness to listen.
Engage in continuous professional growth by participating in professional learning, meetings, workshops, and the review of current educational research.
Perform all other duties as assigned in support of school and district priorities.

Qualifications:

Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable
Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
Washington State principal certification
Three years of successful teaching/certificated experience at elementary level
Three years of successful elementary administrative school‑based experience preferred
Commitment to social justice and equity
Experience with Special Education programs

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:

Criminal background clearance
Professional experience verification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently sit, stand, and walk, bend neck and back, squat, kneel, and use hands for fine manipulation and repetitive grasping and pushing/pulling. The employee will occasionally be required to climb stairs/ladder, lift and reach overhead, and lift/carry. The employee must constantly lift/carry up to 5 lbs, must frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs, and occasionally lift/carry a maximum of 20 lbs. The employee is occasionally required to push/pull a maximum force of 100 lbs.

Occasionally

1%-33% of the time

Frequently

34%-66% of the time

Continually

67%-100% of the time

Sitting

Standing

Walking

Crouching

Kneeling/Crawling

Stooping

Twisting Knees

Twisting Waist

Twisting Neck

Climbing

Balancing

Leg/Foot Use

Reaching

Handling/Grasping

Fingering/Feeling

Pushing/Pulling

Lifting/Carrying

Talking

Hearing

Vision

Qualifications:

Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable: Proficiency will be confirmed with testing
Master’s degree in educational administration or related field
Washington State principal certification
Three years of successful teaching/certificated experience at elementary level
Three years of successful elementary administrative school‑based experience preferred
Commitment to social justice and equity
Experience with Special Education programs

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: