The Lake Washington School District is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Executive Director of Elementary Education.  This is a full-time, year round position beginning July 1, 2026. 

POSITION SUMMARY:
Lake Washington School District is seeking an experienced administrator to serve as Executive Director of Elementary Education within the Learning and Leadership Division. This position provides executive-level leadership through the direct supervision of elementary school principals and oversight of elementary school programs to ensure coherent instructional systems, inclusive practices, tightly aligned MTSS structures, and strong student outcomes across assigned schools.

The Executive Director is responsible for developing leadership and instructional capacity through the coaching and performance evaluation of elementary school principals; ensuring effective implementation of district instructional priorities, including curriculum and MTSS initiatives; and driving the coherent execution of school improvement efforts aligned to the District Strategic Framework. This role ensures that inclusive school systems are designed and implemented to improve the learning experiences and the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional outcomes for all students, centering on our students with disabilities and historically marginalized student groups, and to reduce opportunity and achievement gaps across elementary schools.

The Executive Director serves as a district-level leader, balancing school level leadership support with systemwide priorities, disciplined resource stewardship, and consistent performance expectations across all assigned schools. This administrator serves as a member of the Central Leadership Team and contributes to district strategy, cross-department alignment, and resource allocation to ensure equity, instructional excellence, and operational effectiveness across elementary schools.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree required in Educational Leadership or other relevant field.
• 5+ years' experience working as an Elementary Administrator.
• Requires use of a personal vehicle.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of special education systems and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) preferred.

SALARY: Executive Director Salary Level 14 - Step 1 $205,163 - Step 2 $209,350 per year (based on 2025-2026 salary schedule) per year, 261 days. This is an exempt position. Full benefit package available.
 

FLSA Status:       Exempt

Please see attachment for position details.

Application Procedure:
This position is open until filled with first consideration given to applications submitted by April 28, 2026.
First round interviews are scheduled for May 5, 2026. Final round interviews are May 8, 2026. 

Note: This position is open until filled.

Internal and External Applicants: Should submit an on-line application.  A letter of interest, resume and three letters of recommendation are required in addition to the application materials. These documents should be uploaded to the application. Applicants will also be asked to provide contact information for three references, including the current or most recent supervisor. Note: Current Supervisor will be contacted for phone reference for those who move to the final stage of the of the interview process.   
 

FINALISTS WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW

 
Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.

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