Middle School Principal

Northshore School District 417•Bothell, WA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the administrative officer of the school, reporting directly to the assigned Executive Director of Schools. As the principal of a school, the position provides educational, instructional, and operational leadership. The principal is the model of integrity and ethical behavior for staff, students, parents, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing leadership aligned and committed to the District’s 5-year Strategic Plan for the continual improvement of educational programs for all students; a commitment to equity and building a diverse school community; planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating programs and services within the school; maintaining positive staff relationships with all stakeholders of the Northshore School District; directing staffing and budgetary decisions, and maintaining commitment to the District’s mission statement. This is a 'pool' posting for 2027-28 school year vacancies. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the spring and summer.

Requirements

Master's degree
Valid Washington State principal certificate
Valid Washington State teacher certificate
A minimum of three years transferable experience as a successful middle school classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

Provides educational, instructional, and operational leadership.
Serves as the model of integrity and ethical behavior for staff, students, parents, and key stakeholders.
Provides leadership aligned and committed to the District’s 5-year Strategic Plan for the continual improvement of educational programs for all students.
Demonstrates a commitment to equity and building a diverse school community.
Plans, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates programs and services within the school.
Maintains positive staff relationships with all stakeholders of the Northshore School District.
Directs staffing and budgetary decisions.
Maintains commitment to the District’s mission statement.