Description

Description

SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS

The Puyallup School District is the sixth largest district in the state of Washington, serving a population of approximately 144,030 residents. The district is located six miles east of Tacoma, 30 miles south of Seattle, and is situated in the heart of the Puyallup Valley. The district has 22 elementary schools, seven junior high schools, three comprehensive senior high schools, an alternative school, and a digital learning program, all of which serve more than 23,100 students. The district employs approximately 1,560 certificated, 1,450 classified staff, and 570 substitute personnel.

Compensation

Puyallup School District, which is located in Puyallup, Washington, is seeking an individual with both visionary leadership and strong administrative skills to lead a district of 23,000+ students. The total compensation package will be in the range of $350,000 to $400,000. The final salary and compensation package for the successful candidate will be negotiated and determined based upon proven experience, position qualifications, and meeting Board criteria identified in the position posting. For more information regarding the Puyallup School District visit the District website at: www.puyallupsd.org 

Application Information

Northwest Leadership Associates is assisting the Puyallup School District Board of Directors in this Superintendent Search Process. Please visit Northwest Leadership Associates website at: https://superintendentsearch.com for the position/job brochure and more contact information.      

Interested candidates need to contact one of the following consultants for required application materials:

Mark Venn, Consultant: markjvenn@gmail.com 

Laurel Browning, Consultant: lwbrowning7@gmail.com 

Tom Rockefeller, Consultant/COO: rockefellertom34@gmail.com 

Deadline

Applications received by February 11, 2026 will receive first and full consideration for this position.. The District reserves the right to accept applications until a superintendent is selected. 

Requirements

Position Requirements

-A person who leads with a sincere passion and love for kids and their learning, and who genuinely places students first in all decision-making. 

-A person who is a visible, interpersonal leader who has charisma, character, and presence as the superintendent of the district. 

-A person who has comprehensive command of the finance, budgeting, and fiscal components of the district. 

-A person who can lead students, parents, staff, and community in enhancing the district as a prominent, highly effective learning organization. 

-A person who has a passion for equity and providing resources that promotes the educational success for all students. 

-A person who can promote the ongoing financial sustainability of the Puyallup School District through budget restoration, effective accountability and business practices, and through short and long-term financial planning. 

-A person with a proven record of successful administrative leadership, who has the ability to grasp and understand the complexity of leading and managing a large school district. 

-A person who is an excellent, transparent communicator who possesses the skills to engage all stakeholders. 

-A person who is an excellent listener and collaborator who can effectively navigate and work with the wide variety of groups within the district in meeting district goals and initiatives. 

-A person who possesses a comprehensive understanding of the educational needs of all students, and who can maximize the effectiveness of people and resources. 

-A person who can develop and maintain a unified, collaborative leadership team that, in turn, will develop comprehensive systems to support success for the district's schools, staff, and students. 

-A person who can understanding and facilitate a system of obtaining and preserving qualified, knowledgeable faculty and staff who are aligned with their roles and responsibilities.