APPLICATION REQUIREMENT: Mukilteo School District Equity Commitment

The Mukilteo School District is committed to eliminating racism, inequities for students, and institutional bias in order to ensure all our students reach their full potential. Prospective employees of the district will be expected to share this focus and commitment, and therefore are required to respond to the following:

 

Write a one-page summary of your work and life experiences that position you to be successful in this District commitment and be prepared to upload your summary when you apply.

 

 

The district is seeking applicants for a full-time 1.0 FTE, 212-day principal position at Fairmount Elementary School. Contract will start on July 1, 2026.

 

For best consideration, apply and include one page Equity Commitment statement with application by May 8, 2026.

 

Annual salary listed is the base pay for the 2025 - 2026 school year.

 

JOB TITLE: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

 

JOB SUMMARY: The elementary principal provides leadership and management of the school program in a growing diverse community to affect student academic achievement, social emotional well-being, and physical development for all students. The principal ensures the district’s commitment to equity is integrated into all facets of collaboration with students and families, and in conjunction with all building decisions and operations.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with and engage the school community to promote student learning and well-being.
• Lead instructional staff in the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with state and local district learning goals.
• Focus on leading all stakeholders in support of the district’s commitment to equity and for students furthest from educational justice.
• Hire, supervise and evaluate staff to promote effective performance.
• Work with families in partnership to support student learning.
• Create a culturally relevant school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for staff and students.
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of a data-driven school program for the purpose of enhancing student achievement for every student.
• Advance and contribute to the learning community of school and district administrators in the lessons and insights of emerging practices.
• Lead system-wide efforts as necessary to support improvement of the district’s academic and well-being outcomes.
• Manage school climate and facilities to promote student, staff, and school safety.
• Manage staff and fiscal resources to support student achievement and fulfill legal responsibilities.
• Compile and submit reports and information in a timely manner.
• Implement and comply with federal and state laws, District policies, and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Maintain consistent attendance and conform to work hours specified under contract.
• Support and promote district initiatives that benefit the larger community.
• Other related job duties as assigned by supervisor(s).

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and programs, and specifically culturally relevant curriculum and instruction.
• Knowledge and skills in hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff.
• Knowledge of the role of administrators in fiscal management and program compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations that govern the operation of a public school.
• Knowledge of the application and implementation of school board policies and procedures.
• Skills in leading and sustaining school improvement.
• Skills in instructional leadership and program management.
• Skills in developing a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Skills in attracting and retaining staff of color.
• Skills in working in partnership with families to promote and support student learning.
• Skills and ability to effectively communicate in a variety of settings with culturally diverse constituencies.
• Skills in promoting and engaging parents and families with the school community.
• Skills in effective decision-making, problem-solving, and group facilitation.
• Skills in delegation and developing leadership in others.
• Skills in time management and organization.
• Skills in resolving conflict, addressing issues and grievances.
• Skills in interpersonal relations and collaboration.
• Skills and ability to evaluate systemic practices that positively and/or negatively affect student needs.
• Ability to engage and work with a diverse group of people under a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to develop strong relationships based on trust, accountability, and two-way feedback.
• Ability to lead conversations and discourse on topics related to race, class, and equity.
• Ability to identify and address personal, cultural, and institutional bias.
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.
• Ability to reflect and take feedback to improve practice and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess, or be eligible for, Washington State Principal Certificate required.
• Three or more years of administrative experience overseeing programs serving children and youth preferred.
• Three or more years of teaching experience preferred.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Elementary School Principal

 

	Occasionally 1% - 33%	Frequently 34% - 65%	Continually 66% - 100%
Sitting	x
Standing		x
Walking		x
Crouching	x
Kneeling/Crawling	x
Stooping	x
Twisting Knees	x
Twisting Waist	x
Twisting Neck		x
Climbing	x
Balancing	x
Leg/Foot Use	x
Reaching	x
Handling/Grasping	x
Fingering/Feeling	x
Pushing/Pulling	x
Lifting/Carrying	x
Talking		x
Hearing			x
Vision			x
Near Acuity			x
Far Acuity			x
Depth Perception			x
Color Vision		x
Field of Vision			x
Smell	x
Work Outdoors	x
Work Indoors			x

 

Mukilteo School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator Robert Gallagher (425-356-1325), GallagherRM@mukilteo.wednet.edu, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson (425-356-1277), AndersonRA@mukilteo.wednet.edu, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker (425-356-1330), moosekerkw@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9401 Sharon Drive in Everett, WA. Inquiries regarding ADA/Access issues at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center should be directed to Wes Allen, Director (425-348-2220)  allenwr@mukilteo.wednet.edu. Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.