Superintendent- Tribal School (Open Until Filled)

The Tulalip Tribes; Tulalip Bay (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tulalip Tribes seeks a Superintendent to serve as CEO of the Tribal Compact School, guiding strategic leadership, administration, and operations. The role reports to the Tribal School Board, aligning educational programs and budgets with tribal priorities and sovereignty.

In the first year, the Superintendent will lead planning and development for a 2027 opening, including program design, staffing plans, policy development, and facility readiness, transitioning to ongoing executive

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field required.
• Doctorate degree preferred.
• Eight (8) years of management experience in education or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience with K-12 education and/or early childhood program.
• Five (5) years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing complex government and grant funded budgets.
• Four (4) years of experience working with Native American children, young adults and adult students.

Responsibilities

• Lead as chief executive officer of the Tribal Compact School.
• Oversee day-to-day leadership, administration, and operation.
• Collaborate with Tulalip Tribes leadership to align with tribal priorities.

Education

Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field

Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

The Tulalip Tribes publicly announces that Indian Preference in hiring shall apply to Tulalip Tribal job opportunities according to our Preference Code.

DEPARTMENT: Tribal School

JOB SUMMARY:

The Superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Tribal Compact School and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, administration, and operation of the school. The Superintendent works under the policy direction and governance authority of the Tribal School Board. The Tribal School Board is responsible for governance, strategic oversight, and evaluation of the Superintendent, while the Superintendent maintains executive authority over educational programs, personnel, operations, budget implementation, and school management. The Superintendent works collaboratively with Tulalip Tribes leadership to ensure alignment with Tribal priorities, sovereignty, and community goals.

During the first year of employment, the Superintendent will serve in a planning and development capacity, leading all aspects of school design, startup, and implementation in preparation for the school's anticipated opening in 2027. Responsibilities during this phase include strategic planning, educational program design, policy development, staffing plans, facility readiness, operational systems development, community engagement, regulatory compliance, and school launch activities. Upon school opening, the role will transition to that of an operational Superintendent with responsibility for the ongoing administration, instructional leadership, and continuous improvement of the Tribal Compact School.

COMPENSATION:

$DOE

Minimum Required Education

• Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or related field.
• Doctorate degree preferred.

Minimum Related Experience

• Eight (8) years of management experience in education related field, including program planning, operations, grant management and evaluation
• Five (5) years of experience working with K-12 educations and/or early childhood education program
• Five (5) years of experience in developing, implementing, and managing complex government and grant funded budgets.
• Four (4) years of experience working with Native American children, young adults and adult students in promoting their success in academic programs.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver License (Personal Auto Insurance)
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This is a Contracted position