Principal

About Wasatch Peak Academy:

Wasatch Peak Academy (WPA) 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 Farr 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 school-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 appropriately 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 Farr 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 Farr 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.

What Makes This Opportunity Unique? The North Salt Lake campus has a strong foundation and a long history of success. The incoming Principal will not be asked to build a school from scratch; instead, they will have the opportunity to learn the school, understand its people and traditions, and lead its continued growth.

The Principal will join a leadership team that values:

• Academic excellence.
• Strong teacher-student relationships.
• High expectations.
• Professional growth.
• Family involvement.
• Student support.
• Collaboration.
• Continuous improvement.
• A positive and welcoming school culture.

The successful candidate will be someone who can honor the history of Wasatch Peak Academy while helping us thoughtfully shape its future.

Join the Wasatch Peak Academy Team. This is an exciting time to join Wasatch Peak Academy. As we prepare to open our second campus, the North Salt Lake Principal will play an important role in ensuring that the school remains a strong and successful home for our students, teachers, and families while helping WPA grow as an organization.

If you are an experienced educational leader who is passionate about student achievement, teacher development, strong school culture, and building meaningful relationships with students and families, we would love to hear from you.

Come lead a school with a strong foundation, a committed community, and an exciting future.

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.