Elementary Principal

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps Elementary Principal Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps Job Details Job ID: 5391194 Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time) Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency. This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies in the 2026-27 school year. 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.

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as administrative officer of the school, reporting directly to the assigned Regional Assistant Superintendent. Responsibilities include providing leadership for continual interpretation of educational programs to school staff, and the school service area citizen groups; maintaining positive staff relationships with all officers and educators of the Northshore School District; directing staffing and budgetary decisions; maintaining commitment to the district's mission statement and working in concert with the district’s strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved. Participates in the interpretation and execution of district policy and state law. Directs, supervises and evaluates the instructional curricular program. Interprets educational programs to staff and community. Directs and evaluates the work of all assigned personnel. Supervises the operation and care of the building, grounds, and other school property. Works cooperatively with other administrative officers in executing programs. Keeps accurate school records and reports as required. Completes other tasks as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the assigned Regional Assistant Superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to attend Board of Directors' meetings, community meetings, professional development meetings, and other meetings beyond normal working hours to represent the District; required to meet inflexible deadlines; required to deal with distraught or angry people.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Master's degree and valid Principal's credential and valid Washington State teaching credential. Demonstrated successful leadership experience as a school administrator. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of and experience in working with standards-driven curriculum and an understanding of the state’s reform agenda. Knowledge of and experience in implementing shared-decision making models. Skill in planning, organizing and delegating. Skill in human relations, oral and written communications, and problem-solving. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective public relations and customer service. Skill in effective decision-making. Skill in supervision. Skill in providing advice and instruction to staff. Skill in problem and conflict resolution. Skill in detecting errors and verifying data. Ability to provide innovative and responsible leadership. Ability to assist in the accomplishment of the district’s strategic plan goals and objectives. Ability to interpret laws and regulations related to education. Ability to construct, implement, and monitor timelines and meet deadlines on projects and reports. Salary : 2025-26 Northshore School Administrator (NASA) Salary Schedule. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees. FLSA: Exempt. Benefits: Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package,for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include: Medical plans with prescription benefits Dental plans Vision plans Life and AD&D insurance Long-term disability insurance Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board. Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $197,321 to $207,310 Per Year Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School Equal Opportunity Employer Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Contact Information Northshore School District - Human Resources 3330 Monte Villa Parkway Bothell, Washington 98021 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Northshore School District 417