Benefits include: Retirement and comprehensive health benefits. Benefit information can be found here.

 

All candidates who wish to be considered for this position must complete and submit the online employment application. Current school district employees are required to complete online application process.

 

McDermoth Elementary School has a student population of approximately 310 students in preschool through fifth grade.  The staff includes approximately 35 qualified and experienced certificated and classified individuals who are committed to providing the best educational opportunities to a diverse student population.

 

The Aberdeen School District serves the educational needs of nearly 3000 students from preschool through high school. The school district has five elementary schools, one junior high, one traditional high school, and one alternative high school.  Voters in the Aberdeen community have a long history of supporting school measures.

 

Aberdeen is located 45 miles west of the state capital, Olympia, near the Pacific Ocean.  With a population of 17,040, Aberdeen is the largest city in Grays Harbor County.  Its rural setting offers affordable housing, easy commutes, and a good environment for families.  Residents enjoy many year-round recreational activities including hiking, kayaking, clam digging, hunting, fishing, golfing, sailing and surfing.

 

Requirements:

• Valid Washington State Principal Certificate
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Successful experience at the elementary level
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective discipline within a restorative framework
• Ability to set priorities, make difficult decisions and follow through
• Demonstrate ability to provide effective communication with all stakeholders
• Exemplify professionalism, integrity, and organization
• Commitment to all students and ability to implement MTSS
• Ability to foster relationships with students, staff, and parents based on a high degree of trust, collaboration, and respect
• Familiarity with Special Education and English Learners, as well as building level administration of state and federal grant requirements

Expectations and Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and leadership to create a safe and supportive school environment conducive to teaching and learning which acknowledges the needs and concerns of staff, students, and parents
• Responsible for assisting in the interviewing and selection of building employees in coordination with District administration and site-based selection committees
• Keep current in educational issues with an awareness of research, reform, curriculum, technology, instruction, and assessment methods. Participate in curriculum development, evaluation, adoption, and implementation of curricular decisions based on District and state guidelines and policies.  Identify needs for additional books, materials, equipment, and curriculum development projects
• Ensure effective and efficient use of building personnel, resources, and physical facilities
• Participate in student IEP meetings and monitors implementation of programs
• Provide leadership, supervision, and support for student discipline and behavior programs. Coordinate efforts with support services to ensure a consistent and positive approach that is beneficial to students
• Ensure coordination and supervision of all student activities to include student government, clubs, publications, extra-curricular sports, activities, and fundraisers
• Promote the use of technology in curriculum, instruction, communication, and the daily operation of the school
• Ensure school website is current
• Model integrity and ethical behavior
• Participate actively as a member of the district’s leadership team
• Act as a liaison between the school, law enforcement agencies, and courts in student-related matters. Refers and/or work with local social and health service organizations
• Facilitate positive communication with students, staff, parents, community including volunteers
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, and parents in making appropriate school-based decisions, using and promoting effective problem-solving techniques
• Administer District policies and procedures. Complies with District, State, and Federal regulations relating to school operation
• Assist with the fiscal operation of assigned school, including management of ASB funds. Interacts with students to encourage each individual to perform at their highest level
• Promote McDermoth Elementary through public relations and community involvement.
• Coordinate building in-service and staff development programs
• Be visible and involved in all aspects of the school including the organization and supervision of extra-curricular programs
• Attend School Board meetings. Present information when appropriate. Attend other meetings as required
• Perform other assignments as directed by the superintendent

SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with experience: $157,042.00 - $168,127.00 (2025-26 Salary Schedule)

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aberdeen School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance procedures may be directed to Christi Clinkingbeard, Title IX Officer (360) 538-2003 cclinkingbeard@asd5.org and Stefanie Lamont, Section 504/ADA Coordinator (360) 538-2018 slamont@asd5.org. Aberdeen School District No. 5, 216 North G Street, Aberdeen, Washington 98520.