Junior/Senior High Principal

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

OPEN: May 05, 2026

CLOSE: Open Until Filled

POSITION: Jr-Sr High School Principal

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Mabton School District Superintendent

The Mabton School District is seeking a high-energy, visionary leader ready to drive academic excellence and foster a culture of impact. We need a Principal who is ready to move the work forward, putting students first in every decision while engaging our vibrant community to achieve measurable results.

• Certification: Valid WA State Teacher’s certificate and WA State Principal’s Credential.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of successful K-12 administrative experience; experience in grades 6-12 preferred .

• Bilingualism: Bilingual/Biliterate in English and Spanish is highly preferred to effectively serve our community.

• Community Expertise: Proven track record of successful work within diverse and migrant communities .

• Visionary Leadership: Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs and think creatively to actualize a bold vision for the school.

• Instructional Expertise: A solid, sophisticated understanding of teaching and learning, with experience in the Danielson Framework and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).

• Systems Thinker: Ability to understand, implement, and manage complex systems (MTSS, Tier 2/3 interventions) to ensure support and accountability for all.

• Collaborative Spirit: A team player who works cooperatively with staff, students, and administrators to build a cohesive culture.

• Results-Oriented: Strong administrative skills in budgeting and planning, with the grit to take timely action and solve problems under pressure.

• Exceptional Communication & Follow-Through: An articulate communicator who not only shares the "why" behind initiatives but also ensures rigorous follow-through to turn plans into tangible results.

• Drive Student Success: Provide strong instructional leadership to ensure all students meet or exceed academic standards.

• Community Engagement: Act as a visible champion for the school, clearly communicating the District’s mission to all stakeholders and fostering strong community partnerships.

Qualifications Required:

• Valid WA State Teacher's certificate and valid WA State Principal's Credential
• Demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience; Principal experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement innovative programs, think creatively, and use collaboration to actualize ideas
• Knowledge and experience in improving student achievement based on state and national learning standards, school improvement plan, and all other state requirements
• Knowledge and experience in leading Professional Learning Communities to ensure support and accountability for all staff and students
• Knowledge and experience in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, including the use of both academic and behavior Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions
• Knowledge and experience working with diverse student populations, including students in alternative settings, special needs, English language learners (ELL), and highly capable students
• Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and successfully with staff, students, patrons, and administrators
• Demonstrated leadership and experience in supervision and evaluation of staff; preference for prior experience utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and work well under pressure
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Support and communicate district philosophy
• Demonstrated ability to use technology to enhance instruction and classroom and school management
• Strong administrative skills including supervision, budgeting, planning, organization, and goal-setting skills appropriate to manage personnel and programs, communicate effectively, utilize existing resources, engage in shared decision making, take timely action using sound judgment, and solve problems

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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; clearly and succinctly communicates district information to community stakeholders.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience; Principal experience preferred
• Bilingual/Biliterate English/Spanish

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 35% sitting, 35% walking, and 30% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and some hazardous conditions.

CONDITIONS:

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplanted as necessary.

District employees, other than personnel in the District's Employment Services Department are not authorized to make promises of employment, promises of employment for a particular period of time, or promises of a particular level of compensation or benefits to job applicants for certified or classified positions. Any verbal or written statements to that effect by District employees other than Employment services personnel are null and void.

Mabton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained guide dog or service animal. Mabton School District provides equal access to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other designated youth groups. Questions and complaints of alleged discrimination should be addressed to the following designated employee: Title IX, Sec. 504 Coordinator, and Civil Rights Compliance Officer - Jessica Prieto ; 306 North Main Street, PO BOX 37, Mabton, WA 98935.