School Leader Pool - Principal

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Prospective candidates seeking priority consideration for school‑specific openings should submit their applications promptly once positions are posted.

Seattle Public Schools (SPS) is hiring a Principal for the 2026–27 school year. Prior paid experience as a principal or assistant principal is required. Candidates who were previously accepted into the School Leader Principal Pool must re‑apply to be considered for this cycle. All administrators hired must hold Washington State Administrator Certification by July 1, 2026.

• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of student academic achievement initiatives, focusing on closing the disproportional gap and ensuring progress toward District and state standards.
• Provide instructional leadership—articulate vision, align curriculum, instruction, and assessment with learning goals, diagnose and address instructional gaps, and promote best practices.
• Manage building budget and staffing in alignment with the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) and support technology integration.
• Oversee human resources functions, including staff evaluation, professional development, and conflict resolution.
• Maintain a safe, orderly environment, develop discipline plans, and address disproportionality in discipline.
• Foster a positive school culture that values equity, diversity, and continuous improvement; build relationships with teachers, staff, parents, and community partners.
• Participate in district leadership development, community outreach, and ongoing professional learning.
• Perform any other duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

• Student Academic Achievement – 10%
• Instructional Leadership – 30%
• Data‑Driven CSIP Management – 20%
• Staff Supervision & Evaluation – 20%
• School Safety & Discipline – 10%
• School Culture & Community Relationships – 15%
• Human Resource Administration – 10%
• Fiscal Resource Management – 10%
• Professional Development – 5%
• Other Functions – 5%

• Champions and Acts on a Vision of Equity
• Prioritizes Collaborative, Data‑Based Decision Making
• Cultivates Instructional Expertise
• Aligns Resources for Equity
• Builds Strong, Strategic Partnerships

• Equity
• Adult Learning
• Respect
• Relationships
• Excellence
• Reflection and Action

• Prior principal/assistant principal experience and SPS pool eligibility are required.
• Washington State Administrator Certification by July 1, 2026.
• Must be willing to work in Washington public schools.

The 26‑27 School Leader Principal pool will close at 5 p.m. PST on April 30, 2026.

Student achievement in a performance‑based school is a shared responsibility involving the student, family, educators, and the community. The Principal’s leadership is essential to the continuous growth of students and the improvement of school performance over time.

Reports to the Executive Director of K‑12 Schools.

Seattle Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to eliminating the opportunity gap and attracting and retaining top‑quality staff.