Elementary Principal

Northshore School District 417

Bothell (WA)

On-site

USD 197,000 - 207,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans with prescription beneﬁt

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement

Dependent Care Assistance Program

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 in Bothell seeks an Elementary Principal to lead a complex school community and contribute to district-wide goals. The role focuses on instructional leadership, budget oversight, staff development, and strong collaboration with families and regional administrators.

The ideal candidate has a master’s degree, valid principal credential, WA teaching credential, and proven leadership experience as a school administrator, with commitment to equity and student success.

Qualifications

Master's degree and valid Principal's credential.
Valid Washington State teaching credential.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a school administrator.

Responsibilities

Interpret and execute district policy and state law.
Direct, supervise and evaluate the instructional curricular program.
Interpret educational programs to staff and community.
Direct and evaluate the work of all assigned personnel.
Supervise the operation and care of the building, grounds, and other school property.
Collaborate with other administrative officers on programs.
Maintain accurate school records and reports.
Complete other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public relations

Decision-making

Supervision

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Data verification

Education

Master's degree

Principal's credential

Washington State teaching credential

Job description

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps

Elementary Principal

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5391194
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2025 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in a career with us! The Northshore School District is committed to a diverse workforce that reflects our students and our community, one that embraces and models equity and cultural competency.

This is a "pool" posting for multiple vacancies in the 2026-27 school year. When a vacancy is open to external applicants, this pool allows hiring administrators immediate access to potential candidates. Qualified applicants will be selected for interview by hiring administrators as needed throughout the spring and summer.

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as administrative officer of the school, reporting directly to the assigned Regional Assistant Superintendent. Responsibilities include providing leadership for continual interpretation of educational programs to school staff, and the school service area citizen groups; maintaining positive staff relationships with all officers and educators of the Northshore School District; directing staffing and budgetary decisions; maintaining commitment to the district's mission statement and working in concert with the district’s strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary in consultation with the employee(s) involved.

Participates in the interpretation and execution of district policy and state law.
Directs, supervises and evaluates the instructional curricular program.
Interprets educational programs to staff and community.
Directs and evaluates the work of all assigned personnel.
Supervises the operation and care of the building, grounds, and other school property.
Works cooperatively with other administrative officers in executing
programs.
Keeps accurate school records and reports as required.
Completes other tasks as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the assigned Regional Assistant Superintendent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to attend Board of Directors' meetings, community meetings, professional development meetings, and other meetings beyond normal working hours to represent the District; required to meet inflexible deadlines; required to deal with distraught or angry people.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Master's degree and valid Principal's credential and valid Washington State teaching credential. Demonstrated successful leadership experience as a school administrator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of and experience in working with standards-driven curriculum and an understanding of the state’s reform agenda. Knowledge of and experience in implementing shared-decision making models.

Skill in planning, organizing and delegating. Skill in human relations, oral and written communications, and problem-solving. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective public relations and customer service. Skill in effective decision-making. Skill in supervision. Skill in providing advice and instruction to staff. Skill in problem and conflict resolution. Skill in detecting errors and verifying data.

Ability to provide innovative and responsible leadership. Ability to assist in the accomplishment of the district’s strategic plan goals and objectives. Ability to interpret laws and regulations related to education. Ability to construct, implement, and monitor timelines and meet deadlines on projects and reports.

Salary: 2025-26 Northshore School Administrator (NASA) Salary Schedule. Placement on the salary schedule is determined by official documentation verifying educational level and work experience. Salary will be prorated for less than a full-year and/or part-time employees. FLSA: Exempt.

Benefits:Washington state health insurance coverage (SEBB) and a Washington state retirement package,for eligible positions. Generally, you are eligible for SEBB benefits if you are anticipated to work at least 630 hours per school year (September 1 through August 31). TheSchool Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) benefits include:

Medical plans with prescription benefits
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement
Dependent Care Assistance Program

All offers of employment are contingent uponsatisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Northshore School Board.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $197,321 to $207,310 Per Year
Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northshore School District prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged unlawful discrimination: Director of Human Resources (Title IX, ADA and Civil Rights Compliance), Director of Student Services (Section 504), 3330 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell, WA 98021, 425-408-6000.

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