Lake Washington School District is looking for qualified candidates for school building administrator substitute opportunities during the 2026-2027 school year. This general posting will be used to generate an applicant pool for various substitute opportunities that may come up during the school year.
If you wish to be considered for any school administrator substitute opportunity during the 2026-2027 school year, please apply to this general posting.
Please note: As opportunities come up, candidates will be contacted about interest and availability based on experience. District Leadership will contact those selected for interview and/or consideration.
Please see attachments for more information about specific roles and levels
For more information please visit Careers in Lake Washington School District
Qualifications: Washington State Administrator credential with a Principal endorsement.
Pay rate is contingent on the assignment (based on2026-2027 schedule):
Application Procedure:
External & Internal Applicants: Should submit an online Application. A letter of interest, resume and two letters of recommendation, including current supervisor, 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 � these references will be asked to complete a confidential reference survey.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Please review LWSD Human Resources Employment Policies, which includes our non-discrimination policy. We are not able to sponsor employment at this time.
Lake Washington School District is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment for all students and staff. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences who share our commitment to educational excellence and equity. We especially encourage applications from individuals who have been historically underrepresented in education.
LAKE WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT IS A SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE.
Lake Washington School District is a high-performing public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish, Washington. It is the second largest district in the state of Washington, with over 30,605 students in 55 schools. The district's vision is Every Student Future Ready: Prepared for College, Prepared for the Global Workplace, Prepared for Personal Success.
Student enrollment: 30,605 as of October 2023
Student Achievement Data:
Post-High School: 84% of our students enroll in college or other post-secondary education within 2 years of graduation (Class of 2015 data).
High School: 94% of our students graduate on time, meeting or exceeding the state standards (data from 2021-22 school year).
Middle School: 77.8% of 8th-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 68.% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2023).
Elementary School: 84.4% of 5th-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 75.7% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2018).
81.1% of 3rd-grade students meet or exceed state standards in English Language Arts; 79.8% meet or exceed state standards in math (data from 2018).
Diversity as of 2022-23:
American Indian/Alaskan Native – 0.2%
Asian – 38.1%
Black/African American – 2.3%
Hispanic/Latino of any race(s) – 10.9%
Two or More Races – 8.3%
White – 40%
Female – 47.7%
Male – 51.8%
Gender X – 0.5%
