Washington High School Principal

Position: WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL I - 9-12
Job Summary

Washington High School of Information Technology is a magnet high school providing technology-integrated academics that teach students to thrive in college, future careers, and our ever-changing global society. The school fosters technology-led instruction to drive and create opportunities for students to showcase their academic talents and graduate future ready. Washington offers courses that give students a technological career edge with the offering of competitive sports and extracurricular activities within a comprehensive school.

$120,

How To Apply

Applications for the position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources through Sunday, January 11, 2026.

A current resume must be attached to the completed application Additionally, ALL candidates must attach transcripts confirming the required Master
¿ s degree (unofficial transcripts can be submitted, however official transcripts will be required upon hire)

• If you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies (lamothkp.wi.us).

If you are selected for the next stage of the interview process, you will be contacted via email to submit three electronic professional references. Identified references will receive an online reference check to complete.

No applications or application materials will be accepted after the deadline date.

Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification.

Qualifications

• Master
  ¿ s Degree in education with an emphasis in Administrative Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction
• Valid Wisconsin Principal, #51 license:
  • NOTE:
    
    Applicants that do not currently hold this license or have not completed a certification program awarding this license, may still qualify for the position if they enroll in and complete a certification program awarding the #51 Principal License within 2 years. Until you complete the certification program, the District will request the license on your behalf upon appointment to the position for a maximum of two years
• Five (5) years of professional education experience as a tenured, licensed teacher in a K-12 setting
• Two (2) years of successful school administrative/supervisory experience in a K-12 setting

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the activities supporting the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educational process to include establishing and maintaining the learning climate, programming of classes to meet student needs, supervising all support services for the school and ensuring proper student conduct and discipline procedures are maintained.
• Supervises the school
  ¿ s teaching process, utilizing resources from central office as necessary.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities and evaluates them (with assistant principals, if appropriate) in accordance with the policies of the Board of School Directors and/or directives of the superintendent.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet specific needs of assigned school within guidelines established by administration.
• Establishes and maintains a favorable relationship with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and to solicit support for school activities. Communicates Board policies and directives from the superintendent to the community. Meets with parents to discuss and resolve student problems.
• Ensures that all newly assigned staff members are oriented to the building and their various departments and ensures continuing professional development as necessary.
• Coordinates various support activities to include maintenance and repair of the building and grounds, school nutrition and lunch program, recreation department activities on campus, financial, budgeting and accounting functions, library and/or bookstore functions and clerical activities.
• Supervises and implements specialized education programs offered at the school.
• Directs various athletic programs, extra-curricular activities, music and dramatics programs and school sponsored social events.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual performance according to established…