Pool Information:

*Note: Salaries and benefits are non-negotiable. Ranges are listed to reflect years of experience in similarly situated leadership positions; as demonstrated through the verification of experience process.

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.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Eligible Highline Public School employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package. Check them out here!

Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations as well as state laws on discrimination and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, neurodivergence, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. This holds true for all students who are interested in participating in educational programs and/or extracurricular activities. Highline Public Schools also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For the purposes of nondiscrimination, "neurodivergence" shall be defined as neurological differences including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Neurodivergent individuals may or may not identify as disabled. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, and Civil Rights Act (employees): Executive Director of Human Resources, 206.631.3008; Civil Rights Act (students) and Title IX: District Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, [email protected]; [email protected]; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act: Health & Social Services Compliance Manager, 206.631.3011, [email protected]; Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166.