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Principal - Eastside School
We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative principal to guide the team at Eastside School, one of two schools in the Coos Bay School District serving kindergarten through second-grade students. Our new administrative team member will work closely with staff to foster an environment where students thrive academically and socially. Emphasis will be placed on supporting and advancing literacy initiatives, with the support of the Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi), alongside school-wide improvement efforts targeting math instruction, attendance, behavior support, and student engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for improving student outcomes and contributing to a positive, inclusive school culture.
Why Coos Bay School District?
Our district's mission statement is central to all we do: Each student is known by name, strengths, and needs, and ALL students graduate with a plan: Enrolled, Employed, or Enlisted (3Es). This mission reflects our commitment to ensuring that every student in Coos Bay is prepared for life beyond school. It guides our work and reminds us daily of the importance of knowing our students as individuals, recognizing their unique abilities, and supporting them to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership: Collaborate with building staff to implement best practices in literacy instruction, with the support of the Oregon Response to Instruction and Intervention (ORTIi), to improve student reading outcomes. Demonstrated knowledge of elementary math content standards and ability to lead standards-based instruction.
School Culture and Climate: Foster a positive school climate that promotes high expectations for academic achievement, student behavior, and attendance. Lead efforts to improve school-wide attendance and behavior interventions.
Building Management: Oversee and manage school scheduling, discretionary and student body funds, contractual compliance, building maintenance, and security.
Student Support and Management: Utilize Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) for academics and behavior, ensuring all students receive the appropriate support to succeed.
Parent and Community Engagement: Build strong partnerships with families and the community to support student success.
Staff Development: Work with teachers and staff to ensure quality professional development and effective instructional practices, including teacher evaluations and execution of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze student data, including academic, attendance, and behavior trends, to inform decisions and create improvement strategies.
Program and Compliance Oversight: Ensure compliance with Oregon state laws, including Special Education, 504 plans, and Federal programs such as Title I, Title IX, and Title X.
Education & Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Education or a related field.
- Must hold or be eligible for an Oregon Administrative License, with experience in staff supervision, curriculum and instruction, assessment, and educational reform.
Desired Qualities:
- Experience: Requires 3-5 years of experience teaching or leading an elementary school, with expertise in literacy instruction, particularly within the Oregon Response to Intervention (ORTIi) framework.
- Collaborative Leadership: Ability to work collaboratively with staff, yet make decisive, data-driven decisions for school improvement.
- MTSS Expertise: Experience with MTSS in academic (literacy and math) and behavioral contexts, specifically for striving students.
- PLC Expertise: Proficient in designing, implementing, and evaluating effective PLC models.
- Teacher and Staff Evaluation: Familiarity with evaluating teacher effectiveness and providing feedback to improve instructional practices.
- Behavioral and Attendance Supports: Skilled in leading school-wide initiatives to enhance attendance and implement impactful behavior support and management systems.
- Positive Behavior Management: Training in Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) is highly desirable.
- Special Education and 504 Knowledge: Experience with Special Education and 504 plans.
- Oregon State Laws & Federal Programs: Knowledge of Oregon school laws and regulations, as well as Federal grants and programs such as Title I, Title IX, and Title X.
Applications will be accepted through April 21, 2025
We offer a competitive benefit package including PERS pickup, a 220 day work calendar and generous monthly insurance contribution
Salary will depend on our candidate's experience and professional qualifications
Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.
The district prohibits discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to; in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignments to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials
Salary : $110,007 - $126,363