Elementary School Principal

Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, this position will be placed on a continuing contract.

OPEN:  May 05, 2026    

CLOSE:  open until filled 

POSITION:  Elementary School Principal

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Mabton School District Superintendent

The Opportunity

The Mabton School District is seeking a high-energy, visionary leader ready to drive the work forward and get results for our youngest learners. We need an Elementary Principal who has the energy to make a lasting impact on students and staff, making every decision by putting students first—always.

Required Qualifications

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

   

   

•  Experience: Demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience.

   

   

•  Standards Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in improving student achievement based on earning standards.

   

   

Desired Skills & Preferred Experience

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

   

   

• Leadership Experience: Minimum 3 years demonstrated successful K-12 administrative experience; Principal experience preferred.

   

   

•  Diverse Communities: Demonstrated success working with diverse and migrant populations, including English language learners (ELL) and students with special needs.

   

   

•  Behavioral Systems: Deep understanding of Positive Behavior Interventions, including Tier 1 Core instruction and the implementation of academic and behavior Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions.

   

   

•  Instructional Vision: A solid understanding of teaching and learning with experience utilizing the Danielson Framework for teacher evaluation.

   

   

Core Leadership Traits

•  Visionary & Results-Driven: A leader ready to drive the work forward, think creatively, and use collaboration to actualize ideas.

   

   

•  Communication & Follow-Through: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to share the "why" and ensure rigorous follow-through on district initiatives.

   

   

•  Team Collaboration: Works as a cohesive team member with staff, students, patrons, and administrators to support the district philosophy.

 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.