Executive Director, Elementary Education, DO

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 of our students reach their full potential.

Prospective employees of the District will be expected to share in 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.

This is a 1.0 FTE, 260-day, Executive Director of Elementary Education position at the District Office with benefits.

Annual salary listed is the 2025-2026 rates.

Contract will start on July 1, 2026.

For best consideration, submit application by April 17, 2026.

JOB TITLE: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ELEMENTARY EDUCATION JOB SUMMARY: The Executive Director of Elementary Education provides instructional and operational leadership, direction, and support for 13 elementary schools and the Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program.

The Executive Director of Elementary Education ensures the District's commitment to equity is integrated into all facets of the elementary program.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Sustain and advance a commitment to District values, vision, goals and strategic plan.

* Serve as a member of the Superintendent's Cabinet.

* Provide instructional leadership, coaching and professional learning of elementary education and Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) principals to improve school performance and improve educational outcomes for students.

* Hire, supervise and evaluate principals and directors.

* Manage elementary schools in program development, operations and management, student social-emotional and behavioral needs, safety, and parent and family engagement.

* Design and promote a coherent system of continuous learning and collaboration; use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and design choices in conjunction with all student programs at the elementary and early childhood education level.

* Model and facilitate an inclusive culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff of all backgrounds.

* Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of data-driven district programs for the purpose of enhancing student achievement for all.

* Partner with colleagues to ensure all curriculum, instruction and assessment efforts align to the district's commitment to equity and are culturally responsive and relevant.

* Lead system-wide efforts to support improvement of the district's academic and well-being outcomes.

* Contribute to the learning community of district administrators in the lessons and insights of emerging practices.

* Advise and assist elementary education leaders in addressing state requirements, District initiatives, as well as community, parent, student and staff initiatives and concerns.

* Provide oversight of elementary school programs to ensure coherent instructional systems, inclusive practices, tightly aligned MTSS structures, and strong student outcomes across assigned schools.

* Develop 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.

* Serve on the labor management committee for collaboration and negotiations, and partner with the teachers' union leadership.

* Provide district oversight and professional learning to the building Deans.

* Provide district oversight and professional learning to the elementary Deans.

* Provide district oversight of the Teacher Librarians.

* Manage and align staff and fiscal resources.

* Implement and comply with federal and state laws, District policies and other guiding principles, and State Code of Professional Conduct.

* Complete and submit reports/other information as required.

* Maintain consistent attendance and conform to regular work hours specified under contract.

* Perform other duties of similar scope and function as may be assigned.

JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Knowledge of coaching, management and professional learning best practices to support principal leadership and team performance.

* Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment and programs, and specifically culturally relevant curriculum and instruction.

* 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.

* Knowledge of inclusionary best practices, including but not limited to universally designed leadership.

* Skills in leading and sustaining school improvement to improve academic outcomes and close gaps between subgroups of students.

* Skills in hiring, supervising and evaluating staff.

* Skills in project and program management.

* Skills in time management, prioritizing, and organization.

* Skills in resolving conflict, problem-solving and proactively addressing issues and grievances.

* Skills in attracting and retaining staff of color.

* 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 and ability to evaluate systemic practices that positively and/or negatively affect student needs.

* Ability to develop, articulate and implement a vision and strategies for an effective elementary program that promotes student achievement for all students, as well as professional success for staff.

* Ability to promote and foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality performance through feedback and ongoing support.

* Ability to build an environment of trust, teamwork and effective communication.

* Ability to systemically focus and align various initiatives, strategies and resources.

* Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with diverse people, including those in racially, ethnically and socio-economically diverse communities.

* 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 make decisions and resolve complex issues in a timely manner.

* Ability to utilize district and community resources to meet student and program needs.

* Ability to effectively manage available fiscal and personnel resources to meet organizational goals and needs.

* Ability to negotiate issues with relevant parties to meet district requirements and needs.

* Ability to reflect and take feedback to improve practice and performance.

QUALIFICATIONS: * Possess or be eligible for a Washington Administrator Certificate.

* Possess or be eligible for a current Washington State teaching certificate.

* Master's degree or higher in educational administration and/or curriculum and instruction, or related field.

* Minimum five years of experience as a principal and/or educational director or leader in a related field preferred.

* Significant experience at scale in leading innovation, teaching, curriculum, professional development and assessment.

* Significant experience in working through multiple layers of management in organizations to achieve results.

* Experience teaching youth under the age of 21 and leading adult learning experiences.

* Experience working directly with people from diverse cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, ability and socio-economic backgrounds.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 ),, Section 504 Coordinator Becca Anderson ),, and the ADA/Access Coordinator Karen Mooseker ), . 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 ) . Address: 9001 Airport Road in Everett, WA 98204.