Description

This is a pool posting intended to garner applicants for a SY26-27 leadership cadre. Contracts will be extended to highly qualified, high-match candidates. This posting is also intended to be used in anticipation of vacancies yet to be identified for leadership roles in Highline, for the 2026-2027 school year.This posting will be updated on a rolling basis as specific vacancies are identified. 

For more information about our leadership hiring for this year, please visit our leadership webpage for a process overview!

NOTE:Please note that while each position has minimum qualifications specified in their job description, all positions hired through this pool require the following:

Master's degree
Washington State Teaching or Educational Staff Associate Certificate (Active or ability to obtain by contractual start date)
Washington State Principal Certificate (Active or ability to obtain by contractual start date)

OUR PROMISE: Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.
 

The Highline Strategic Plan is centered on Our Promise. In 2023, the strategic plan was updated to prioritize our work through 2026, identifying four bold goals:

Culture of Belonging: A culture where all are welcome, valued, and safe.
Innovative Learning: Academic experiences that engage, empower, and challenge every student.
Bilingual & Biliterate: Multicultural skills that enable students to live, work, and communicate across cultures.
Future Ready: Students explore possibilities and develop mindsets that prepare them for a changing future.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Washington State Teaching or Educational Staff Associate Certificate (Active or ability to obtain by contractual start date)
• Washington State Principal Certificate (Active or ability to obtain by contractual start date)

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate level degree in educational leadership, policy or related field
• Fluency in one of Highline’s top five languages (English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Amharic)