District Focus

North Wasco County School District is pleased to announce that we are seeking qualified applicants for the position of: Middle School Principal - Yearly Contract:225 Days. 

We are very proud of our District and the teachers, administrators, and support staff that provides the best education possible for the children of our community. Thank you for seeking this opportunity to be part of our team.

District Mission: “Educating each student to the highest standards while motivating them to reach their fullest potential and graduating them to be college, career and life ready.”

The Gorge Lifestyle: 

The phrase Gorge Lifestyle alone speaks volumes. Located along the banks of the mighty Columbia River, just 84 miles east of Portland, The Dalles is the eastern gateway to the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area. Outdoor enthusiasts find the Gorge to be a perfect environment to pursue wind, snow, and whitewater sports, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, hiking, golf and more! Serving as a center of Native American trade for over 10,000 years and the end of the Oregon Trail, history buffs will find the area steeped in history and culture. The Dalles has a quaint and historic small town feel, with a population just over 13,000. Boasting a mere 14 inches of rain annually, The Dalles is home to bountiful agricultural products, including world-renowned cherries, grapes and wheat. It is home to Columbia Gorge Community College, which offers the first wind-power training program in the Pacific Northwest, Google’s Data Center, numerous orchards, vineyards, wineries, craft breweries and a thriving business community.

NWASCO Online: www.nwasco.k12.or.us

Application Process: All application materials must be submitted electronically, as part of your TalentEd/Recruit & Hire application. Include the following supplemental documents:

1. Letter of interest;
2. Current Resume;
3. Three (3) recent letters of reference
4. Copy of your Oregon Teaching License
5. Copy of Unofficial College Transcripts

Job Purpose Statement/s – Educational Leader

The school Principal serves as the educational leader of their assigned building. In the role of leader he/she is expected to lead by example to constantly seek to improve their knowledge base and practice. They must also be an effective manager, responsible for managing the policies, regulations, and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school and North Wasco County School District.

Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school staff hired by the Board of Directors and to communicate effectively with parents and students. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling, curriculum and assessment development, extracurricular activities, personnel management, emergency procedures, and facility operations.

Job Qualifications & Experience:

• Masters or Doctorate Degree in either Education or Administration (prefer a focus on curriculum and instruction). 

• Administrative experience at the building level is required (at a minimum an intensive internship or practicum experience.)

• Successful classroom teaching experience at either the elementary or secondary level preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

Skills to appropriately manage personnel, programs and fiscal resources, communicate effectively orally and in writing, and problem solve. Knowledge of;

• curriculum and instruction based on best practices, 

• research on effective teaching strategies particularly with English Language Learners and special needs learners, 

• State and Federal Education Law, District Policies, Collective Bargaining Agreement, types of assessment and how to effectively use assessment data for school improvement and staff development. 

Ability to provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds, communicate in oral and written form.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required:

• Oregon Administrative Licensure.

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance (through Teacher Standards and Practices), Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability and district drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

1.Overview: Organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school, consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and district. This includes instructional programs aligned to the state standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems that ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations.

1. Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.
2. Facilitates various meetings (e.g. building leadership, RTI, curriculum and assessment, safety, site advisory, assigned district committees, staff development, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating agendas and ensuring that outcomes achieve school, district and/or state objectives.
3. Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students and/or parents for the purpose of safety and to assisting students in modifying inappropriate behavior, develop successful interpersonal skills. These interventions will be appropriately documented and and, in the case of students, may include discipline up to and including suspension.
4. Manages various school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district and state policy and maintaining safety and efficiency of school operations.
5. Prepares documentation (e.g. reports, correspondence, etc.) for the purpose of providing written support and/or conveying information.
6. Serves as the building Title IX Coordinator.
7. Presents information on various topics for the purpose of communicating information and/or gaining feedback.
8. Supports staff for the purpose of assisting with their job functions of maintaining overall school site operation.
9. Leads School Improvement efforts with building leadership and staff; implements effective strategies to improve instruction and reduce achievement gap at school level.
10. Directs implementation of district curriculum in each classroom.
11. Participates in the hiring of staff, supervises and evaluates licensed and educational support staff.
12. Collaborates with District personnel and peers to improve student achievement through the implementation of programs and strategies to accomplish school and district mission and vision goals. 
13. Develops budgets; monitors spending for the purpose of achieving program objectives efficiently.
14. Communicates effectively with staff, students, parents, School Board and community about the school.

Complete Job Descriptions may be obtained at: 

www.nwasco.k12.or.us/Domain/51

Any offer of employment made by North Wasco County School District is contingent upon satisfactory results of: 

1. Drug screening tests for any illegal drug or substance classified in Schedules I through V under the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812. This includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, mind-altering substances or narcotic drugs such as hallucinogens, amphetamines, barbiturates, or any other illegal drug or controlled substance, except those federally recognized as legally prescribed by a physician and used as directed.
2. Criminal history verification- a background check for any convictions directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Unless otherwise required by law, only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the applicant from employment.

Bilingual/Bi-Cultural applicants are highly desirable, and encouraged to apply.