Elementary School Principal

Location: Sultan

Job Title:

Elementary School Principal

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Job Number:

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Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Location:

District Wide

Contract:

2026 - 2027 School Year, Continuing

Opening Date:

January 29, 2026

Salary:

$143,000+ (DOE)

OUR DISTRICT:

The Sultan School District is one of the larger geographical school districts in the Puget Sound area, consisting of approximately 325 square miles. Sultan School District has approximately 2,000 students enrolled K-12. Students are currently served by two elementary schools, a middle school, a high school and an alternative high school; and the Sno-Isle Skills Center, a cooperative vocational technical school.

OUR COMMUNITY:

Located northeast of Seattle (seven miles east of Monroe) or about 20 minutes from the Woodinville area, Sultan is surrounded by a beautiful environmental setting. Our "backyard" is the scenic Skykomish River and Cascade Mountains. Sultan School District includes the community of Sultan, Startup, and Gold Bar. Students from Index attend Sultan High School.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested applicants should apply through our web-based application program and upload the required supporting documents at  Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following documents:

* A letter of application addressing the qualifications and requirements of the position

* A current resume or CV

* Two or more letters of recommendation (including current or former supervisors)

* Three or more confidential reference forms which will be completed electronically by your references

Note:

Current district employees need to submit only a letter of application to HR.

Questions? Contact Human Resources at ; 514 4th Street, Sultan, WA 98294

Sultan School District seeks applicants who want to be part of a growing, dynamic school system, and those who are committed to a continuing program of personal and professional growth.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Elementary School Principal is responsible for supporting programs at the school or District level.

Duties include:

developing and monitoring goals; participating in the screening and selection of staff; supervising and monitoring the performance of certified staff; establishing and monitoring standards of conduct for students; participating in the establishment and monitoring of budget; facilitating the development of school schedules; designing staff development programs and content; designing, implementing, and coordinating various programs and professional growth opportunities; facilitating meetings; writing curriculum;

and, working with teams to support the goals and mission of the District.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Sultan School District's Strategic Plan supports the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. The Sultan School District uses Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to develop essential learning, learning targets, proficiency rating scales, common formative assessments, summative assessments, etc.

* Provide leadership and management of assigned elementary school, treating all staff and students with respect and dignity.

* Serve as the instructional leader and operational manager of an elementary school facility.

* Work closely with the staff and stakeholders in identifying educational and instructional needs, and in developing long and short-range plans to improve the instructional process in collaboration with District Leadership.

* Plan, design, conduct, and maintain follow-though strategies pertaining to curriculum development and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the unique needs of the students and the educational community.

* Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain performance evaluation information systems designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and all levels of staff adhere to district, state, and national educational standards and goals.

* Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for elementary age students.

* Review, evaluate, requisition, purchase, and allocate instructional supplies, materials, and equipment within parameters of the budget provided and aligned with district and campus objectives.

* Confer and consult with the school and district personnel, parents, and students pertaining to educational behavior management problems and alternative problem solutions.

* Direct, supervise, observe, assess, and evaluate site personnel performance.

* Establish and maintain a positive team building and team management system.

* Participate in budget planning activities and develop expenditure review and control procedures to ensure a cost beneficial and cost-effective operational mode.

* Assume a leadership role in the functions and activities of site and district advisory…