Junior​/Senior Principal

Junior/Senior High Principal

Mabton School District Jr-Sr High Admin - Mabton, Washington

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Posted until filled
• Starting Date:
  Immediately
• Position Type:
  Full-Time
• Salary: $131,542 to $140,828 Per Year

Beginning with the  school year, this position will be placed on a continuing contract.

OPEN:
May 05, 2026
CLOSE:
Open Until Filled

POSITION:
Jr‑Sr High School Principal

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:
Mabton School District Superintendent

The Mabton School District is seeking a high-energy, visionary leader ready to drive academic excellence and foster a culture of impact. We need a Principal who is ready to move the work forward, putting students first in every decision while engaging our vibrant community to achieve measurable results.

• Certification: Valid WA State Teacher’s certificate and WA State Principal’s Credential.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of successful K-12 administrative experience;
  experience in grades 6-12 preferred
  .
• Bilingualism:
  Bi­literate in English and Spanish is highly preferred to effectively serve our community.
• Community Expertise: Proven track record of successful work within diverse and migrant communities
  .

• Visionary Leadership: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs and think creatively to actualize a bold vision for the school.
• Instructional Expertise: A solid, sophisticated understanding of teaching and learning, with experience in the Danielson Framework and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Systems Thinker: Ability to understand, implement, and manage complex systems (MTSS, Tier 2/3 interventions) to ensure support and accountability for all.
• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who works cooperatively with staff, students, and administrators to build a cohesive culture.
• Results-Oriented: Strong administrative skills in budgeting and planning, with the grit to take timely action and solve problems under pressure.
• Exceptional Communication & Follow-Through: An articulate communicator who not only shares the "why" behind initiatives but also ensures rigorous follow-through to turn plans into tangible results.

• Drive Student Success: Provide strong instructional leadership to ensure all students meet or exceed academic standards.
• Community Engagement: Act as a visible champion for the school, clearly communicating the District’s mission to all stakeholders and fostering strong community partnerships.
• Provides strong executive leadership by actively supporting the Superintendent and Board of Directors' goals and initiatives, and participating as an engaged member of the leadership team.
• Promotes and communicates the District’s mission, vision, and goals by effectively communicating support service efforts across the district to various stakeholders to ensure an excellent customer service environment; clearly and succinctly communicates district information to community stakeholders.
• Provide strong instructional leadership to facilitate opportunities for all students to meet or exceed academic standards.
• Oversee and manage school administrative functions to maintain safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Supervise personnel, monitor student performance, provide for professional growth, and achieve the overall objectives of the district's instructional program.
• Facilitate communication between employees, students, and/or parents/guardians, community, colleagues, and students.
• Recommend staff placement to the Employee Services Department for action.
• Evaluate staff to achieve standards, maximize performance, and maintain safety.
• Process student disciplinary and corrective actions and related matters for the purpose of documenting such actions and adhering to district policies and law.
• Recommend policies, procedures, and actions to provide district personnel with direction and/or data for decision making.
• Supervise student activities outside of the school day to ensure adequate student supervision.
• Lead the administrative team to ensure assigned Assistant Principal(s) are provided…