Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal

Mabton School District Artz Fox Admin - Mabton, Washington Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5656262

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 05, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, this position will be placed on a continuing contract.

OPEN: May 05, 2026

CLOSE: open until filled

POSITION: Elementary School Principal

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Mabton School District Superintendent

The Mabton School District is seeking a high-energy, visionary leader ready to drive the work forward and get results for our youngest learners. We need an Elementary Principal who has the energy to make a lasting impact on students and staff, making every decision by putting students first—always.

• Certification: Valid WA State Teacher’s certificate and valid WA State Principal’s Credential.
• Experience: Demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience.
• Standards Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in improving student achievement based on earning standards.

• Bilingualism: Bilingual/Biliterate in English/Spanish preferred to effectively serve our community.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience;
  Principal experience preferred.
• Diverse Communities: Demonstrated success working with diverse and migrant populations, including English language learners (ELL) and students with special needs.
• Behavioral Systems: Deep understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions, including Tier 1 Core instruction and the implementation of academic and behavior Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.
• Instructional Vision: A solid understanding of teaching and learning with experience utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher evaluation.

• Visionary & Results-Driven: A leader ready to drive the work forward, think creatively, and use collaboration to actualize ideas.
• Communication & Follow-Through: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to share the "why" and ensure rigorous follow-through on district initiatives.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Works as a cohesive team member with staff, students, patrons, and administrators to support the district philosophy.

• 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.
• 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 professional support and accountability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience;
  Principal experience preferred.
• Bi…