Administrative Intern(s) 2026-27 (Internal Applicants Only)

Position Objective
Bellevue School District administrators are dedicated to upholding the District's vision, mission, and strategic goals. The Administrative Intern will collaborate closely with school and district leaders to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in the diverse responsibilities of a Principal or Program Director. This internship offers an immersive opportunity to develop skills in educational leadership, curriculum planning, program management, and student affairs, equipping candidates with essential building-level and program-level administrative expertise.
Commitment To Equity
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

Support the day-to-day administrative operations of the school under the guidance of the Principal and other administrative staff.
Contribute to the development and implementation of educational programs, initiatives, and policies aimed at enhancing student achievement and school improvement.
Assist in analyzing academic data, assessment results, and student performance metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Engage with students, parents, and faculty to address student concerns, facilitate conflict resolution, and support initiatives promoting a positive school culture.
Collaborate with various stakeholders, attend meetings, workshops, and professional development sessions to broaden understanding and acquire new skills in educational leadership.
Creating a school culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of learning and teaching for students and staff.
Providing for school safety.
Assist in the design and lead professional development programs that meet the needs of staff and students.
Partnering with the school community to promote student learning.
Demonstrating commitment to closing the achievement gap.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with all constituencies.
Visible and supportive of all curricular and extra-curricular programs.
Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to and is supervised by designated administrator/mentor.
Required
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Have at least three years of demonstrated successful teaching experience and at least one year of teacher leadership experience.
Demonstrated effective instructional leadership.
Demonstrated leadership in district and building level committees.
Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
Experience of effective relationship with students, parents, and certificated and classified personnel.
Demonstrated ability to communicate well both orally and in writing.
Traits which indicate a high moral character including honesty, empathy, and integrity.
Evaluations of employment that support the aforementioned qualities of the candidate.
Preferred

Training and/or experience working with students with a variety of educational abilities, backgrounds, skills and cultures; including special needs, multiple language learners, and/or special education, and/or “at-risk”.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions In This Class Typically Require)

Possess a valid Washington state teaching certificate.
KNOWLEDGE: (position requirements at entry):

Current experience, knowledge, and commitment to the needs of children; young adults and/or maturing adolescents.
SKILLS: (position requirements at entry):

Provides positive, collaborative leadership to staff, students and the community.
Builds and maintains a culture that fosters collaborative relationships with students, staff and the community.
Models exemplary professionalism.
Expresses and communicates ideas clearly for different audiences in oral presentation and in written communication.
Ability to provide appropriate supervision and leadership to the instructional program.
Ability to seek relevant and current data, analyze and research complex information.
Ability to reach logical conclusions, make high quality decisions, and set priorities.
Experience responding to and engaging in a diverse multi-cultural and multi-racial community.
Experience involving others in solving problems and guiding them to accomplishment and manage conflict in a positive and professional manner.
Experience as a strong facilitator and skilled at group process; positive attitude, sense of collegiality.
Experience in leading discussions and facilitating meetings.
The most competitive candidates are able to speak a language other than English fluently.
Other criteria may be established by the selection committee.
Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
May work outdoors in inclement weather. May require physical mobility to move through a school campus, including up and down stairs and inside and outside.
Conditions Of Employment
This is a general posting for candidates who are interested in the administrator internship program. This is an unpaid internship for current employees.
Note
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States must be completed. The District does not currently provide visa sponsorship. All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of background checks with prior employers/professional references; satisfactory outcome of a criminal history background check (includes fingerprinting); satisfactory outcome of sexual misconduct information from prior school district employers; and approval by the Bellevue School Board.
Required Attachments

A statement of interest outlining your leadership goals and reasons for pursuing the internship
An updated resume and attach to application
Two letters of recommendation, including one from a current supervisor.
Bellevue School District Does Not Discriminate In Any Programs Or Activities On The Basis Of Sex, Race, Ethnicity, Creed, Religion, Color, National Origin, Age, Honorably Discharged Veteran Or Military Status, Sexual Orientation, Gender Expression, Gender Identity, Homelessness, Immigration Or Citizenship Status, The Presence Of Any Sensory, Mental, Or Physical Disability, Neurodivergence, Or The Use Of a Trained Dog Guide Or Service Animal And Provides Equal Access To The Boy Scouts Of America And Other Designated Youth Groups. The Following Employees Have Been Designated To Handle Questions And Complaints Of Alleged Discrimination
Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or phamn@bsd405.org.
Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or lowellj@bsd405.org.
Disability Discrimination
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen, (425) 456-4168 or bowenk@bsd405.org
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.
Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the District’s communications to them should contact Janine Thorn, Chief Communications and Engagement Officer, at 425-456-4000 or thornj@bsd405.org.
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.