Junior High School Principal

Title: Junior High School Principal Posting Date: March 17, 2025 Application Due: Open until filled Classification: Administrative, Regular, Full-Time Position Grades/Location: Grades 6-8, Junior High Start Date: July 1, 2025 Hours/Days: 8 hours per day; 220 days per year including 7 paid holidays per year Salary: $129,567 - $140,140 Benefit package with PERS pickup. Dayton School District is a rural district located in western Oregon’s scenic Mid-Willamette Valley, between McMinnville and Newberg. The staff works with parents and other community members to provide a learning environment which leads to progress and success in all academic areas and encourages students to become well-rounded citizens. The student population of approximately 1,000 is served by a Grade School, a grades 6 - 8 Junior High, and a High School. The school district draws people into the community who want a strong educational system with a rural sense of caring and teamwork. Dayton School District is seeking a Junior High School Principal to serve as an educational leader contributing to the development, implementation, supervision and evaluation of a comprehensive program of educational and student service. Description: *Promote a positive, safe and caring climate for learning; creating a welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and community served. *Lead and promote educational equity based on the principle that each student receives the support needed to achieve success. *Lead development and adaptation of courses of study and school programs to achieve the goals for the district and school. *Effectively lead continuous improvement processes; determine specific courses of action that result in improved student learning. *Provide and model instructional leadership; consistently working to improve learning for all students. *Maintain and communicate high standards of performance throughout the school community. *Lead by example; consistently demonstrating ethical and professional standards of performance and personal integrity, including addressing issues in an open, honest, and timely manner. *Reach logical conclusions using quality decision-making processes based on available information, evidence, and data. *Manage school operations and finances in accordance with statutes, administrative rules, the district mission, policies and collective bargaining agreements. *Build understanding and support by collaborating and communicating decision making processes as appropriate with students, teachers, and families. *Ensure compliance with and effectiveness of emergency and safety procedures, including written plans, reporting procedures and training programs. *Establish and maintain partnerships with district and community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for school and district mission and vision. Requirements: *Current Oregon administrative license or eligibility for license. *Master’s Degree in education. *Minimum five(5) years successful teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level. *Successful experience in K-12 administration, preferably at the secondary level. *Experience working with culturally diverse families and communities. *Successful experience overseeing and strengthening sports and CTE programs preferred. *Strong interpersonal skills; maintains confidentiality; remains calm and open to others in tense or difficult situations. *Strong presentation skills and ability to respond effectively to questions in one-on-one, small, and large group situations. Application Procedure: Online Application Required: https://www.daytonk12.org/our-district/employment-opportunites Material Required: *A professional resume which includes current contact information, educational background, business and accounting experience, other professional experience, professional references, and other pertinent information. *Five references *A copy of front and back of Oregon Administrative and Teaching License *Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts *Letter of interest. *Three Letters of Recommendation. Online trainings required. Applicants who best meet the requirements of the position will be invited for an interview. Contact Information: Molly Arce, District Secretary 503.864.2215 ext. 302 molly.arce@dayton.k12.or.us Position is open until filled. Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary : $129,567 - $140,140