DAVID DOUGLAS SCHOOL DISTRICT #40

JOB DESCRIPTION

Administration

 

Administrative Opening for 2025-2026 School Year

 

JOB TITLE:  Principal – Elementary School

 

Job posting closes April 4, 2025, 4:00pm

 

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=10079

 

 

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources

 

Job Purpose Statements:  The primary purpose of the position of Elementary School Principal is to serve as the instructional and climate leader of the PK-5 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 & Equity:

• Establish and maintain an effective, racially, and culturally inclusive teaching and learning climate.
• Lead and guide school activities and decisions with a racial and cultural equity mindset.
• Foster a welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of students and the community.
• Implement and lead restorative practices throughout the school community.
• Develop and promote an instructional program based on current research to meet student needs. 

Communication and Community Engagement:

• Facilitate communication between staff, students, and families to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Model ongoing and effective communication with families, particularly focusing on native language families and historically underrepresented groups.
• Maintain effective communication with all stakeholders, including community partners.
• Develop and support community relations programs to interpret and promote school initiatives and encourage family and community participation. 

Instructional Leadership:

• Engage in classrooms and collaborate with staff to lead curriculum improvements and assist in the selection of instructional materials.
• Ensure instructional programs meet district requirements and the needs of students.
• Utilize school and community resources to enhance student achievement. 

Staff and Personnel Management:

• Supervise and manage all staff, including recruitment, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of both licensed and classified staff.
• Hire, direct, supervise and evaluate administrative staff members at the school.
• Evaluate staff according to district procedures and timelines outlined in the District Evaluation Handbook.
• Articulate, model, and implement best practices related to staff evaluation to improve instruction. 

Budget and Resource Management:

• Supervise, administer, and allocate the school’s financial budget.
• Make decisions regarding the use of budget resources to enhance school programs and services.
• Ensure proper management, maintenance, and inventory of materials, equipment, building, and grounds. 

Student and School Management:

• Institute and enforce a uniform discipline policy for student behavior in alignment with restorative practices and district policies.
• Develop school plans and organizational procedures to ensure the health, safety, and discipline of students.
• Ensure all school activities are adequately planned, supervised, and executed.
• Promote safety through systematic emergency drills and management of pedestrian and vehicle traffic. 

School Operations and Supervision:

• Oversee the maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school building and its contents.
• Supervise the orientation of new faculty members to ensure familiarity with school policies and procedures.
• Prepare and supervise the preparation of necessary reports, records, and other administrative paperwork. 

Professional Development:

• Develop and provide in-service programs to foster staff professional development and growth. 

Data-Driven Decision Making:

• Use data to inform decision-making, set goals, and implement strategies to address achievement gaps and disproportionality. 

Collaboration:

• Collaborate regularly with the District Administration Team as well as Elementary Administrators regarding school improvement efforts.
• Work closely with building union representatives to foster a collaborative working environment. 

Additional Duties:

• Assist the Superintendent as directed. 

 

Other Job Functions:

• Confer 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 elementary 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.  Demonstrated effective, interpersonal relationship skills in working with students, families, 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. Serves as a role model, models life-long learning, embraces change, and is a strong collaborator with district and building staff. 

• Knowledge of current research and best practices being used in elementary 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 teacher-leaders and to develop collaborative consensus-building in groups; to 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, parents, 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; Bi-Lingual preferred

 

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 Elementary School

 

 

Position:

Principal for Elementary School

 

The David Douglas School District is requesting professional applications for an Elementary 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 elementary 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

 

 

Qualifications:

The District is searching for strong instructional leaders with the following qualifications:

 

• 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 $147,030 - $169,582; 260 day contract

 

Application Process:

 

Please submit:

1. Complete the online TalentEd Recruit & Hire Application,            

        https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=10079

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 April 4, 2025, 4:00pm.

           

            Gilbert Park Elementary School Principal 2025 Suggested Timeline:

            Dates are subject to change

           

• March 21st - Position Posts
• April 4th- Position Closes
• Week of April 14th - Interviews - Round #1
• Week of April 21st - Interviews - Round #2, Potential Site Visit
• Week of April 28th -Final interview with Superintendent’s Office
• Week of April 28th or May 5th - Principal Named
• July 1st - Principal Begins Duties

               

David Douglas School District is

An Equal Opportunity Employer