Middle School Principal

Northshore School District 417; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEBB health insurance

Washington state retirement package

Job summary

Northshore School District 417 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION CENTER - BOTHELL, Washington invites applications for the Middle School Principal. This role serves as the administrative officer of the school, providing educational, instructional, and operational leadership under the Region Assistant Superintendent.

The position requires a Master’s degree with Washington State principal and teacher certificates and at least three years of transferable elementary teaching experience, with salary ranging

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and valid Washington State principal and teacher certificates.
• Minimum of three years transferable experience as an elementary classroom teacher.

Responsibilities

• Provide educational, instructional, and operational leadership as the principal.
• Lead with integrity and ethical behavior for staff, students, parents, and key stakeholders.
• Align initiatives with the District’s 5-year Strategic Plan for continual improvement of programs for all students, with a focus on equity.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and evaluate programs and services within the school.

Education

Master’s degree

Washington State principal certificate

Washington State teacher certificate

Job description

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Middle School Principal

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

This job is also posted in Northshore School District 417

Job Details

Job ID: 5391214
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.

JOB SUMMARY

This position serves as administrative officer of the school, reporting directly to a Region Assistant Superintendent. As the principal of a school, the position provides educational, instructional, and operational leadership. The principal is the model of integrity and ethical behavior for staff, students, parents, and key stakeholders. Responsibilities include providing leadership aligned and committed to the District’s 5-year Strategic Plan for the continual improvement of educational programs for all students; a commitment to equity and building a diverse school community; planning, organizing, coordinating, and evaluating programs and services within the school; maintaining positive staff relationships with all stakeholders of the Northshore School District; directing staffing and budgetary decisions, and maintaining commitment to the District’s mission statement.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree and valid Washington State principal and teacher certificates. A minimum of three years transferable experience as a successful elementary classroom teacher.

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). The School 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 upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers and/or character references; satisfactory outcome of a 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: $206,252 to $216,693 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.

Contact Information

• Northshore School District - Human Resources
• 3330 Monte Villa Parkway
• Bothell, Washington 98021
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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