JobID: 5733 Position Type: INTERNS Date Posted: 1/6/2025 Location: VARIOUS LOCATIONS Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: 03/07/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Information: Position Type: Non-Continuing, Unpaid Internship Start Date: 7/1/2025 End Date: 6/30/2026 Highline Public Schools is seeking Administrative Interns for the 2025-2026 School Year. Selected participants will intern with an assigned current Principal, Program Manager, and/or Superintendent. Interns will receive exposure and hands-on experience from a practicing principal, program manager, and/or superintendent in the execution of their daily work functions. For a full internship description, please see the attachment. Please also see Board Policy 5642 and Procedure 5642 Qualifications for Principal/Program Candidates: Internal candidates: To apply, certified staff must plan to be enrolled in a college or university program or complete a majority of course work prior to internship, or have related experiences that could substitute for being earlier in the coursework process; have at least three years certificated experience; have demonstrated excellence as teachers or specialists the past three years (documented on performance evaluations); and have demonstrated leadership role(s) in current assignment. External candidates: Same as above with the following additions: have a strong desire to work in a diverse urban/suburban environment; potential interest in a future leadership position in Highline. It is recommended that any external candidates inform Kellie Hernandez, Principal on Special Assignment - Leadership Pathways, in writing, of their interest prior to the application being submitted. Note: Interviews and placement for external candidates will be based on system capacity, after internal candidates have been considered. * Interested Principal/Program candidates who will be in a classroom MUST also submit an application for the AWSP 2025-2026 Educational Leadership Intern Grant. Internship Grant applications are due March 28, 2025. NOTE: When submitting approval from Superintendent, please send the approval to Kellie.Hernandez@highlineschools.org. The selection process will involve review of application documents, references, and recommendations; and team interviews. Selected applicants will be assigned to a school or department. 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. Highline Public Schools, District #401, reserves the right to privilege current employees in the hiring process. Highline Public Schools, District #401, complies with all federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment in education programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, marital status, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, 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. See Board Policy 5010 for Highline's commitment to nondiscrimination and affirmative action. Any person having inquiries should contact: Age Discrimination Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Act (employees), and Title IX: Chief Talent Officer, 206.631.3121, title.ix@highlineschools.org; Civil Rights Act (students): Ombudsman, 206.631.3104, civilrightscoordinator@highlineschools.org; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act- Director of Social Services and Mental Health, 206.631.3255, 504coordinator@highlineschools.org, Address: 15675 Ambaum Blvd. SW, Burien, WA 98166. Attachment(s): * Administrative.Intern 2022.01.11.pdf