Principal

Wasatch Peak Academy; North Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wasatch Peak Academy in North Salt Lake seeks an experienced Principal to lead the North Salt Lake campus and collaborate with WPA leadership as a second campus opens. The role emphasizes relational, instructional leadership, and maintaining a high-expectation culture for students and staff.

The ideal candidate brings elementary school leadership experience, strong communication, organizational skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a charter-school context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Utah administrative license, eligibility for Utah administrative licensure, or willingness to complete administrative licensure.
• Experience working in an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated school leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred: Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain high expectations for student learning and achievement.
• Lead instructional specialists and teachers to improve instruction.
• Oversee school culture, discipline, attendance, and student engagement.
• Support MTSS and data-driven instruction across campuses.
• Collaborate with WPA leadership for growth and shared vision across campuses.
• Develop and retain excellent teachers; provide mentoring and coaching.
• Ensure safe, welcoming school environment and strong family/community relationships.
• Coordinate with Far West campus leadership to align systems and practices.

Skills

Relational leadership

Instructional leadership

Organizational skills

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Utah administrative license / eligibility

Job description

About Wasatch Peak Academy

This is a K--6 charter school with a long history of academic success, strong student achievement, and a close-knit school community.

For years, WPA has been committed to providing students with a rigorous, engaging education while creating a school environment where students are known and supported, teachers are valued and developed, and families are active members of the school community.

Our North Salt Lake campus is an established and successful school with dedicated teachers, strong traditions, proven systems, and a community that cares deeply about our students.

As WPA continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced and collaborative Principal to lead our North Salt Lake campus into its next chapter of success.

The Opportunity

The North Salt Lake Principal will lead an established school with a strong foundation while working closely with the WPA leadership team as the organization expands to a second campus.

This is an opportunity for a school leader who understands that effective leadership involves both preserving the strengths of an established school and continually looking for ways to improve the experience and outcomes of students and staff.

The principal will work closely with teachers, staff, students, families, and the WPA leadership team to maintain the culture and academic expectations that have contributed to the school's success.

The Principal will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the leadership of the new Far West campus, helping ensure that the two campuses maintain a shared WPA identity, mission, and commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership & Student Achievement

Student achievement is central to the mission of Wasatch Peak Academy.

The Principal Will:

• Establish and maintain high expectations for student learning and achievement.
• Monitor academic progress and student growth through meaningful use of data.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and instructional specialists to improve instruction.
• Support implementation of WPA curriculum and instructional practices.
• Monitor the effectiveness of intervention and enrichment programs.
• Support MTSS systems and ensure students receive appropriate academic support.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful instructional feedback.
• Identify areas of academic strength and opportunities for improvement.
• Celebrate student and teacher success while maintaining a culture of continuous improvement.

Teacher Leadership & Development

WPA believes that excellent schools are built by excellent teachers.

The Principal Will:

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with teachers and staff.
• Support teachers in their professional growth.
• Provide clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and appropriate accountability.
• Work with instructional specialists and teacher leaders to identify professional development needs.
• Support new teachers through onboarding, mentoring, and coaching.
• Create opportunities for teachers to collaborate and share effective practices.
• Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of staff.
• Foster a professional culture in which teachers feel supported, respected, and challenged to grow.

School Culture & Student Support

The Principal will maintain a school culture that is positive, respectful, structured, and focused on learning.

Responsibilities Include:

• Establishing clear and consistent expectations for student behavior.
• Supporting effective classroom management and sch

ool-wide discipline systems.

• Ensuring student behavior concerns are addressed fairly and appropriately.
• Building positive relationships with students and families.
• Supporting systems for attendance and student engagement.
• Ensuring students' academic, behavioral, and individual needs are appropr ately addressed.
• Working with teachers and support staff to develop interventions for students who need additional support.
• Maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.

Family & Community Relationships

Strong family relationships are an important part of the WPA community.

The Principal Will:

• Build trusting relationships with students and families.
• Communicate clearly, consistently, and professionally.
• Be accessible and responsive to parent concerns.
• Help families understand the school's mission, expectations, and academic programs.
• Support school events and traditions that strengthen the school community.
• Represent Wasatch Peak Academy positively within the North Salt Lake community.
• Partner with parents to support student success.

School Operations

The Principal will oversee the effective day-to-day operation of the North Salt Lake campus.

Responsibilities Include:

• Managing daily school operations.
• Supporting effective scheduling and staffing.
• Overseeing school safety and emergency preparedness.
• Ensuring appropriate supervision of students.
• Managing school resources and facilities.
• Supporting compliance with charter, state, and school requirements.
• Monitoring attendance and enrollment.
• Coordinating school-wide events and activities.
• Working with the administrative team to ensure efficient and consistent school systems.

Leadership During Organizational Growth

With the opening of the Far West campus in Fall 2027, the North Salt Lake Principal will be an important member of the broader WPA leadership team.

The Principal Will:

• Collaborate with the Far West campus leadership team.
• Help ensure consistency in WPA's mission, culture, and academic expectations across campuses.
• Share successful systems and practices.
• Support organizational problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of systems that allow WPA to grow while maintaining its school culture and academic standards.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a principal who is relational, instructional, organized, thoughtful, and committed to high expectations.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have a strong understanding of elementary education and effective instruction.
• Be committed to student achievement and continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, students, and families.
• Balance warmth and approachability with clear expectations and accountability.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Be organized and able to manage the many responsibilities of school leadership.
• Develop and retain excellent teachers.
• Use data to inform decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Be willing to listen, learn, and understand an established school culture before making significant changes.
• Be comfortable making difficult decisions when necessary.
• Be a collaborative member of a growing leadership team.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid Utah administrative license, eligibility for Utah administrative licensure, or willingness to complete administrative licensure.
• Experience working in
  
• an elementary school setting.
• Demonstrated school leadership experience.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred:
• Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.
• Previous principal or assistant principal experience.
• Experience leading an elementary school.
• Demonstrated success in improving student achievement.
• Experience with teacher development and instructional coaching.
• Experience with MTSS and data-driven instruction.
• Experience in a charter-school environment.
• What Makes This Opportunity Unique?

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