For full consideration please apply by March 23rd, 2025.

Central School District 13J

Principal - Central High School 

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Title:     Principal - Central High School

Description: Principal - Central High School

Purpose Statement:

The High School Principal effectively employs the necessary leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student to their fullest potential. Supporting a learning culture of excellence, focusing on the growth and achievement of all children, and championing a vision that attends to the needs of historically underrepresented groups, the Principal oversees all elements of the academic program, co-curricular program, physical plant management, and school community relationships. The High School Principal is the chief administrative and instructional leader for their school, and operates with broad autonomy under the direction of the Executive Administrator and in alignment with District policies, labor agreements, state regulations, and federal statutes. Independent judgment and decision-making is required in matters not having established rules, regulations or policies. The Principal has ultimate accountability for the operation of the school, and they conduct themselves in the best interest of students and staff, and in support of the District’s mission, vision, values and goals. The High School Principal fosters a culture of learning, cultural responsiveness, and high expectations for every student and every adult.

This job reports to Executive Director of Human Resources/Superintendent

Essential Duties/Functions

• The ability to create and sustain a school culture that nurtures high expectations, a commitment to personal and academic excellence, and to foster a growth mindset.
• Be the lead learner and instructional leader of the school.
• Sustain and advance a commitment to District values, vision, and goals.
• Promote a coherent system of continuous learning and collaboration. Use qualitative and quantitative data to inform decisions and design choices in conjunction with all student programs, and teaching and learning efforts.
• Create an inclusive culture that promotes the ongoing improvement of teaching and learning for students and staff of all backgrounds.
• Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of data-driven district and school programs for the purpose of enhancing student growth and achievement for all.
• Maintain the commitment to intentional Social Emotional Learning opportunities for students, and the building of student agency.
• Engage families and the community in the continuous improvement process.
• Ensure all curriculum, instruction, and assessment efforts align to the district’s commitment to equity and are culturally responsive and relevant.
• Collaborate and align with district leaders to seamlessly integrate learning initiatives for all focal groups, including but not limited to District Improvement Plan and Building-based Improvement Plans.
• Knowledge and strong experience in working with diverse populations, including emerging bilinguals, students in alternative settings, and highly capable students.
• Direct, supervise, facilitate, and evaluate the instructional, guidance, and other programs of the building.
• Is responsible for educational leadership and student achievement in the assigned building; lead staff in continuous improvement of instruction and program delivery;
• Monitor student performance within the building.
• Supervise and evaluate work of personnel assigned to the building; develop appropriate
• recommendations for staff which may involve staff development, placement, dismissal,
• or reassignment of personnel in conjunction with the appropriate district personnel.
• Lead the development of program improvement plans at the building level in
• collaboration with building and district staff; coordinate the involvement of curriculum and
• instruction, special education and staff development in improving instruction and
• programs as well as inclusionary practices.
• Coordinate building’s involvement in the district’s curriculum, program review, and implementation cycles.
• Maintain professional affiliations for the purpose of ongoing education in the latest developments in education.
• Collaborate with other principals and district administration for the purpose of developing and implementing a comprehensive, integrated, and effective K-12 program based on school board guidelines.
• Establish guidelines for student conduct and discipline procedures based on board policy, informed by evidence-based restorative practices, for the purpose of encouraging appropriate student behavior.
• Supervise school safety program; coordinate required drills to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Maintain an emotionally healthy and physically safe environment for all students and staff.
• Supervise the security and care of assigned equipment, buildings, grounds, and other school property.
• Manage school administrative functions (e.g. facility maintenance, budget, staffing, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines.
• Coordinate and review with university officials and supervising teachers the placement, preparation, training and evaluation of student teachers for the purpose of providing an adequate and effective workforce.
• Remains current regarding trends and best practices related to education and school management, and shares this knowledge with staff.
• Works with staff to ensure that all students are known, nurtured, and included in the school community.
• Responsible for proper school implementation of district human resources processes including, but not limited to recruiting, screening, hiring, promotions, staff evaluations, and employee discipline. 
• Takes the school lead, per district policy, on complaint processes. 
• Ensures OSAA standards and procedures are followed.
• Provides supervision for athletic and extracurricular events.
• The ability to instill a culture of reason, trust, fairness, respect, civility, community, discipline and a commitment to personal and professional integrity.
• Leads, along with assistant principals, the development, implementation and evaluation of district approved building curriculum for the purpose of ensuring academic success of students.
• Composes a wide variety of materials (e.g. quantity reports, student activities, correspondence, audits, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying other required information. 
• Evaluates assigned personnel (e.g. teachers, administrators, classified sta?) for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving con?icts.
• Facilitates meetings, processes, etc. for the purpose of meeting curriculum guidelines and/or ensuring that state mandates are achieved.
• Intervenes in occurrences of inappropriate behavior of students for the purpose of assisting students in modifying such behavior and developing successful interpersonal communication skills. 
• Manages a variety of 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 e?ciency of school operations.
• Participates in meetings, workshops and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions.
• Presents information (e.g. curriculum, budget overviews, accounting processes, distribution formulas, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information, gaining feedback and ensuring adherence to established internal
• Observes and upholds all  laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for the position.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with school personnel, parents, students and the public; work collaboratively as a team member.
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule.
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions.
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
• Support students and staff in the district’s career-related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement.
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the District.

Job Requirements: Minimum Quali?cations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The training and supervisory responsibilities of this position requires the ability to direct, guide, influence, and motivate others. The high visibility of this position demands superior communication and human relation skills.

The following are minimum requirements:

• Current Oregon Administrative license or ability to obtain licensure.
• Master’s degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of successful school principal (high school preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of successful experience as a school teacher or counselor (high school preferred).
• Demonstrated success in cultivating equity and inclusion.
• Experience building effective teams along with exceptional coaching skills are essential.
• Strong curriculum, instructional, and technology knowledge, including implementing literacy and math strategies.
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills with diverse populations.
• Working knowledge of laws/policies pertaining to areas of essential job functions.
• Working knowledge and experience in financial management and budgeting.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Experience presenting to adults.

The following are preferred requirements:

• Multilingual Spanish/English
• We encourage multilingual candidates, and candidates with diverse lived experiences. We are seeking candidates with experience working with a broad range of individuals, cultures, and communities. As our learning community grows more diverse, we grow stronger.
• Experience with the implementation of evidence-based practices, including AVID, PBIS, UDL, and SEL.
• High school principal and teaching experience strongly preferred.

Clearances

• ODE Fingerprint/Background Clearance

Continuing Educ. / Training

• Hold and maintain appropriate Oregon Administrative license

Workplace Expectations: 

• The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines.
• Attending meetings, and following schedules.
• The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff members, student family members, colleagues, or district patrons. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved.
• The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority. 
• All licensed employees will meet the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, highly complex, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Speci?c skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering ?rst aid; applying assessment instruments; operating standard o?ce equipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to de?ne issues and draw conclusions.

Speci?c knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: district philosophy, curriculum, policies and procedures; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; and understanding best practice supervisory principles/techniques

ABILITY is required to schedule a signi?cant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and operate equipment using de?ned methods. Ability is also required to work with a signi?cant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize speci?c, job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires analysis based on organizational objectives; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Speci?c abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; maintaining con?dentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit.

Utilization of signi?cant resources from other work units is routinely required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to signi?cantly impact the Organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and signi?cant ?ne ?nger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under a generally hazard free environment.

Salary : $141,817 - $150,711