Description
Woodward Middle School Principal
Role Overview: Bainbridge Island School District is seeking an inspiring and visionary leader to serve as the next Principal of Woodward Middle School. We are looking for a relationship-focused educator who understands the unique "middle school bridge"—supporting students as they transition from childhood to young adulthood. The ideal candidate will champion a culture of belonging, ensuring every Woodward student feels seen, heard, and challenged. As a dedicated partner in professional growth, you will empower a talented staff through collaborative leadership, promote academic excellence through developmentally-rich instruction, and build deep, trusting connections with families. If you are a student-centered leader committed to nurturing both the social-emotional well-being and the intellectual curiosity of our young adolescents, we want you at Woodward.
Essential Functions:
Advocates for equity and inclusion in ways that reflect the developmental, cultural, and learning needs of middle school students and their families.
Directs the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) process at the classroom and school level to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of middle school students.
Guides PBIS and social-emotional/behavioral supports using developmentally responsive practices tailored for middle school students.
Fosters high-quality instruction, curriculum, and assessment aligned to middle school learning standards and best practices.
Cultivates adult learning and instructional growth while building strong, trusting partnerships with staff, families, and community members.
Communicates clearly and effectively with students, families, and staff through accessible written communication and engaging large-group presentations.
Applies restorative, age-appropriate approaches to student behavior that preserve dignity, build skills, and strengthen relationships.
Leads school improvement efforts and contributes to district initiatives as a collaborative member of the administrative team.
Nurtures a warm, inclusive, and welcoming school culture that supports belonging, growth, and engagement for middle school students, staff, and families.
Active Leadership Traits:
Data-Informed Advocacy: Leverages multiple data sources to strengthen instruction and support the academic, social, and emotional development of middle school students.
Growth-Focused Leadership: Develops and facilitates targeted professional learning that supports staff growth and aligns practice with the BISD Strategic Plan and the specific needs of young adolescents.
Inclusive Excellence: Builds and sustains a school culture that honors and responds to the diverse identities, strengths, and needs of each learner and family.
Bainbridge Island School District
There is a reason Bainbridge Island is consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live in the Pacific Northwest. From iconic views of the Olympic Mountains to the lush, wooded trails that define our landscape, this unique setting fosters a close-knit, supportive community. Students experience rigorous learning alongside a high quality of life, just a short ferry ride from the energy of Seattle.
Bainbridge Island School District currently has an enrollment of approximately 3,300 students. Consistently high-performing schools are a hallmark of the district, providing a foundation where every student—from kindergarten through twelfth grade—is known, supported, and challenged. The district is dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging, where students are deeply engaged in their learning and empowered to thrive.
Education & Experience
Required
Holds, or is eligible for immediate issuance of, a valid Washington State Administrative Credential.
Demonstrates at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience and a minimum of one year of educational leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Preferred
Formal training or preparation as a school administrator.
Master’s degree in education or a related field.
Terms of Employment
Contract: 260 days including
13 paid holidays & 30 vacation days
Salary: $175,572-186,513 per year
Full benefit package available
Retirement - TRS eligible
The Bainbridge Island School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Students, families and other stakeholders are notified the district does not discriminate based on sex, race, creed, religion, color, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, veteran or military status, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal in any programs or activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Title IX Officer, Kristen Haizlip and 504 Section Coordinator, Maria Kuffel have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Required
Holds, or is eligible for immediate issuance of, a valid Washington State Administrative Credential.
Demonstrates at least five (5) years of successful teaching experience and a minimum of one year of educational leadership and/or supervisory experience.
Preferred
Formal training or preparation as a school administrator.
Master’s degree in education or a related field.
