DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

Administration

Administrative Job Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

JOB TITLE:  Principal – Middle School

Job posting closes February 14, 2025, 4:00pm

Job Purpose Statements:  The primary purpose of the position of Middle School Principal is to serve as the instructional and climate leader of the school and, as such, be responsible for the organization and supervision of the school’s educational program, operation of the school facility, participation in staff and student activities, and establishment of effective community relations. 

Essential Job Functions:

Leadership and Administration:

• Develop and prioritize caring relationships with students, staff, and caregivers
• Provide visionary leadership to create a positive and inclusive school culture
• Facilitate communication between students, staff, and caregivers for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
• Supervise the school staff and be responsible for the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of the staff, both licensed and classified
• Hire, direct, supervise and evaluate all administrative staff members at the school
• Assist and support the guidance program to enhance individual student educational growth and development
• Assist in supervising all support services, including custodial, maintenance, security, and food services
• Plan new employee orientation activities at the building level
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists, and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration
• Collaborate with building union representatives
• Assist the Superintendent’s Office as directed
• Collaborate and communicate with district administrators regarding district systems and school improvement efforts on a consistent basis
• Attend School Board Meetings as needed

Academic Excellence:

• Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs to identify areas for improvement and engage in continuous improvement cycles focused on student achievement.
• Regularly use student performance data to identify and address achievement gaps, set equity-focused goals, and support instructional adjustments.
• Collaborate with leadership teams to set, implement, and monitor short- and long-term achievement goals.
• Observe classroom instruction regularly to provide constructive feedback that fosters teacher growth and student success.
• Ensure the adopted curriculum is implemented with integrity, and fully aligned to state standards and district goals.
• Collaborate with school improvement teams to support professional learning tied to school goals.
• Guide the development and implementation of innovative strategies to improve outcomes and ensure high school success and graduation.

Student Affairs:

• Create a safe, structured, inclusive, and welcoming learning environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and David Douglas community
• Executea cohesive, constructive, and efficient restorative practice and board approved discipline policy that supports student behavior and safety with respect and consideration
• Establish and maintain an effective racially and culturally teaching and learning climate
• Develop school plans and organizational procedures for the health, safety, discipline, and conduct of students as established by district policies and procedures
• Lead and guide activities and decisions with a racial and cultural equity mindset and lens
• Ensure that all school activities are adequately planned and supervised
• Assist with alternative placements for students who may need a different setting

Family and Community Engagement:

• Model ongoing and effective communication with families and community with a targeted focus on native language families and historically under-represented groups
• Develop and support a community relations program with families and local community groups as a means of interpreting and furthering school programs and encourage family and community participation in the school’s program(s)

Budget and Resource Management:

• Supervise, administer, and allocate the building’s financial budget and make decisions for its use
• Utilize all resources of the school and the community in developing the most effective educational system
• Cooperate with other school and district administrators in determining the allocation of district funds for instructional purposes; work with school staff to determine need and allocate funds to departments on basis of need and equity

Facilities Management:

• Assure proper management, maintenance, and inventory of materials, equipment, buildings, and grounds
• Oversee the scheduling of events, activities, and use of facilities

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Implement board policies, administrative regulations, and negotiated agreements
• Understand changes in educational laws and policies
• Assist in staff and student investigations and hearings

Professional Development:

• Support professional development opportunities for educators to enhance teaching strategies and pedagogical skills
• Initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school and its students
• Understand and communicate recent educational trends, research, best practices, and state requirements to enhance and monitor the school's instructional programs
• Collaborate with district office, district administrators, and school staff to ensure instructional programs align with state and national standards and requirements, district systems and improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practices

Other Job Functions:

• Collaborate with district office representatives to determine building needs
• Cooperate with other principals and district administrators in determining the allocation of district funds for instructional purposes and allocate funds to departments on basis of need and equity

Job Requirements-Qualifications:

Experience Required:  Five years experience as a building teacher and or administrator.  Preference will be given to administrators with middle school and/or high school experience.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required:

• Skills to facilitate goal setting for instructional improvement. Skill in the development and implementation of programs to assist employees in successfully reaching personal and professional goals.  Demonstrate effective, interpersonal relationship skills in working with students, caregivers, teachers, support staff and administrators, as well as business and community groups.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills including effective facilitation of meetings.  Exhibit high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics. Serve as a role model, model life-long learning, embrace change, and exhibit strong collaboration with district and building staff.

• Knowledge of current research and best practices being used in middle schools, and skill in discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field of school improvement and in performance-based educational programs.
  • Culturally Responsive Teaching and Equity:Applying an equity lens to instructional practices and school policies, with a deep understanding of culturally responsive teaching principles.
  • Restorative Practices:Experience implementing restorative practices to foster positive school climate and student behavior.
  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS):Knowledge of and experience with implementing MTSS frameworks, including Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
  • Standards-Based Instruction:Understanding of and experience aligning instruction with current Oregon state standards and assessments, including the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS).
  • Inclusive Practices:Expertise in effective instructional strategies for all learners, including English Learners and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
  • Technology Integration:Proficiency in using technology, including AI-tools and resources, as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
  • Data Analysis and Collaboration:Experience using data to inform instruction and collaborating with data teams to improve student outcomes

• Abilities to serve as a leader-coach to building level administrators and teacher-leaders and to develop collaborative consensus building in groups. Maximize resources to achieve results and build programs.

• Abilities to prioritize developing inclusive programs that support all students and staff from diverse backgrounds. Strong commitment to fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, welcomed, valued and respected with a lens of anti-discrimination.

• Abilities to sit for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain accurate records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, families, other school personnel; meet schedules and deadlines. Prompt and regular attendance. Significant physical abilities include standing and walking for long periods of time, lifting/carrying, reaching/handling, talking/hearing conversations, and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/visual accommodation.

Educations/Licenses Required:  Master’s Degree.  Eligible for appropriate administrative license; valid driver's license and evidence of insurability; and Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance.

Multi-Cultural preferred; Fluency in Spanish (written and spoken) is preferred, but not required.

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Terms of Employment:  260 days per year.  Salary to be established by the Board.

Evaluation:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background Check

Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check.  David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

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DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Vacancy Notice for the Position of

Principal for Middle School

The David Douglas School District is requesting professional applications for a Middle School Principal position.  The primary functions of the principal is to lead, direct, and administer all instructional and operational activities of a racially and culturally diverse urban middle school.  Administrative responsibilities include instructional programs, student activities, community relations, support services, facility and ground operations, and maintenance that result in achievement and confidence.

Position start date is July 1, 2025

• Administrative License or be eligible for Oregon administrative licensure by 

July 1, 2025;

• Outstanding leadership ability:

• Highly Effective Instructional Leadership: implementing district initiatives, building a school vision, establishing a shared leadership model, leading an inclusive and culturally competent learning community with a focus on continual school improvement, using data, and monitoring curriculum and instruction. 
• School Climate: creating a positive culture, establishing high expectations, adhering to a practice of respect.
• Human Resource Administration:  hiring quality teachers and other staff, inducting and supporting current staff, providing meaningful opportunities for growth, retaining quality staff, and effectively evaluating teacher performance.
• Organization Management: safety, daily operations, facilities maintenance, and securing and using resources to increase student achievement.
• Communication and Community Relations: effective communicator with all stakeholder groups, willingness to partner with agencies and community partners. 
• Professionalism: adheres to ethical standards, serves as a role model, models life-long learning, embraces change, strong collaborator with district and building staff.
• Knowledge and experience implementing:

• Culturally Responsive Teaching and Equity:Applying an equity lens to instructional practices and school policies, with a deep understanding of culturally responsive teaching principles.
• Restorative Practices:Experience implementing restorative practices to foster positive school climate and student behavior.
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS):Knowledge of and experience with implementing MTSS frameworks, including Response to Intervention (RTI) and Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
• Standards-Based Instruction:Understanding of and experience aligning instruction with current Oregon state standards and assessments, including the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS).

• Inclusive Practices:Expertise in effective instructional strategies for all learners, including English Learners and students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Technology Integration:Proficiency in using technology, including AI-tools and resources, as an instructional tool to enhance teaching and learning.
• Data Analysis and Collaboration:Experience using data to inform instruction and collaborating with data teams to improve student outcomes

Salary:            Salary and benefits based on 2025-2026 Administrator agreement

                        Range $154,100 - $177,739; 260 day contract

Application Process:

Please submit:

1. Complete the online TalentEd Recruit & Hire Application,

https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=10054

2. Include the following documents in your TalentEd Recruit & Hire application:

•  Personal letter of application stating why you are interested in this position
• Current resume
•  Statement of your philosophy about student achievement (1 page)
•  Statement outlining the most innovative initiative or program you have created

(1 page)

• Three (3) letters of recommendation

3. If selected candidates will complete an intensive interview process including: on demand activities, writing activities, and evaluation activities.

 All application materials must be completed in full.

TalentEd Recruit & Hire application open until Feb 14, 2025, 4:00pm.

            Suggested Timelines: All dates and times are subject to change

            Feb 3 – Feb 14, 2025......Application period

            Feb 14 – Feb 21, 2025....First review of application materials,

                                                    application screening, and pre-reference checks                                

            Feb 24 – Feb 28, 2025....Round 1: candidate interviews conducted

            Mar 3 – Mar 7, 2025........Round 2: candidate interviews conducted

            Mar 10 – Mar 14, 2025....Final Interview with Superintendent’s Office

            Mar 10 – Mar 14, 2025....Family/community meetings, site visits and candidate selection

            Mar 10 – Mar 21, 2025....DDSD Board of Education offers contract to successful finalist

            July 1, 2025.....................Principal begins duties

David Douglas School District is

An Equal Opportunity Employer