Assistant Principal - High School

Reynolds Sd 7•Troutdale, OR

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal – High School provides instructional, operational, and student-centered leadership in support of the Principal and the overall goals of the school and district. The Assistant Principal assists in the effective administration and daily operation of the high school; promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment; supervises and evaluates assigned personnel; implements and enforces district, school, state, and federal requirements; and supports student achievement, attendance, engagement, behavior, and overall success. The Assistant Principal works collaboratively with students, staff, families, administrators, and community partners to address concerns, resolve conflicts, strengthen relationships, and promote a positive school culture. The position provides leadership in student discipline, restorative practices, instructional programs, school safety, staff development, school improvement, and other assigned school and district initiatives. The Assistant Principal exercises independent judgment within established policies, procedures, and assigned authority; maintains confidentiality; and represents the school and district in a professional, ethical, and constructive manner.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in a K–12 educational setting.
Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community members.
Demonstrated leadership experience or evidence of assuming leadership responsibilities within a school or educational setting.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Current Oregon administrative license issued by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) with the appropriate endorsement/authorization for the assignment.
Valid driver's license and evidence of insurability.
Successful completion of required Oregon fingerprinting and criminal background clearance.
Ability to maintain all licenses, certifications, and clearances required for the position.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to supervise, coach, evaluate, and provide constructive feedback to personnel.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, competing demands, and time-sensitive situations.
Strong problem-solving, conflict-resolution, and decision-making skills.
Ability to facilitate difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
Ability to use restorative practices and other student-centered approaches to address behavior and conflict.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form with individuals from varied cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Ability to establish clear expectations and appropriately address concerns when expectations are not met.
Knowledge of K–12 curriculum, instruction, assessment, and educational best practices.
Knowledge of student discipline and positive behavior support practices.
Knowledge of restorative practices and conflict resolution.
Knowledge of culturally responsive and inclusive educational practices.
Knowledge of English language development/ESL strategies.
Knowledge of special education processes and student support systems.
Knowledge of applicable education laws, administrative rules, district policies, and collective bargaining requirements.
Knowledge of school safety, emergency response, and risk-management practices.
Knowledge of personnel supervision and evaluation processes.
Knowledge of school improvement and data-informed decision-making practices.
Ability to lead and motivate staff while maintaining positive and professional working relationships.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make independent decisions within established authority.
Ability to analyze situations, identify problems, evaluate options, and implement appropriate solutions.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, families, administrators, and community members.
Ability to manage conflict and facilitate productive resolution of concerns.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to organize work, establish priorities, and manage multiple responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced school environment and respond appropriately to unexpected situations.
Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
Ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness and an ability to work effectively with diverse students, families, and staff.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, handle materials, and otherwise perform the physical activities reasonably required to carry out the essential functions of the position.
Ability to hear and communicate effectively in person and by telephone or other communication systems.
Ability to demonstrate sufficient near and far visual acuity and depth perception to perform the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a high school setting.
Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or evaluating staff.
Experience supporting student behavior, discipline, attendance, or school culture initiatives.
Experience with restorative practices or other relationship-centered approaches.
Experience supporting instructional improvement and professional learning.
Experience working with multilingual learners and culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Experience collaborating with special education and student services teams.
Experience using data to inform student support, instructional, or school improvement decisions.
Bilingual and/or bicultural skills.
Previous school leadership, administrative, department leadership, instructional coaching, or comparable leadership experience.
Experience leading schoolwide culture, restorative practice, attendance, behavior, or student engagement initiatives.
Experience supporting multilingual learners and culturally and linguistically diverse students and families.
Experience collaborating with special education and student services teams.
Demonstrated experience using data to inform school improvement, student support, or instructional decisions.

Responsibilities

Supports the Principal in the overall leadership, administration, and daily operation of the high school.
Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of school improvement goals, strategic initiatives, and district priorities.
Manages assigned school administrative functions, including student discipline, attendance, supervision, scheduling, personnel assignments, safety procedures, and school operations.
Makes timely and appropriate decisions within the scope of assigned authority and district policies and procedures.
Assists in developing and implementing building procedures that promote effective, efficient, and safe school operations.
Responds to urgent, complex, and unexpected situations and takes appropriate action to maintain student and staff safety.
Serves as a building administrator and provides leadership and support during school activities, events, emergencies, and other assigned responsibilities.
Assists the Principal in communicating and implementing school and district expectations with staff, students, and families.
Supervises and evaluates assigned instructional and/or support personnel in accordance with district expectations, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and established evaluation processes.
Provides timely feedback, coaching, direction, and support to staff to promote professional growth and effective job performance.
Addresses performance, conduct, and workplace concerns in a timely, appropriate, and well-documented manner.
Supports implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, assessment strategies, culturally responsive teaching, English language development strategies, and special education processes.
Collaborates with staff to identify instructional and student-support needs and develop strategies to improve student outcomes.
Supports professional learning and staff development aligned with school and district goals.
Monitors implementation of school and district expectations and works with staff to address concerns and improve practice.
Uses available student, attendance, behavioral, and instructional data to identify needs and support school improvement efforts.
Leads and supports student discipline processes consistent with district policies, applicable laws, and principles of fairness and due process.
Applies discipline procedures consistently and appropriately while considering student circumstances, school expectations, and applicable requirements.
Engages students, staff, and families in restorative practices and problem-solving conversations designed to address conflict, repair relationships, promote accountability, and increase positive choices.
Works proactively with students and staff to identify barriers to student success and develop appropriate interventions and supports.
Responds to student behavioral, attendance, academic, and safety concerns and coordinates appropriate interventions and resources.
Collaborates with counselors, student services personnel, special education staff, teachers, families, and community partners to support student success.
Promotes a school culture that emphasizes respect, belonging, accountability, student engagement, and high expectations for all students.
Supports culturally responsive and equitable practices in student discipline, engagement, and school operations.
Facilitates communication among administrators, personnel, students, parents/guardians, and community members for the purpose of evaluating situations, resolving concerns, solving problems, and supporting positive outcomes.
Facilitates and participates in meetings related to curriculum, instruction, safety, student services, staff development, school improvement, site advisory groups, and other school or district initiatives.
Communicates expectations, decisions, procedures, and other information clearly, professionally, and appropriately to staff, students, families, and community members.
Responds appropriately to concerns and complaints and works collaboratively to resolve issues within the scope of the position.
Prepares accurate reports, correspondence, records, documentation, and other materials necessary to support school and district operations.
Presents information to staff, students, families, and community groups as assigned.
Maintains appropriate confidentiality when handling personnel, student, family, and other sensitive information.
Communicates regularly with the Principal regarding significant student, personnel, safety, operational, and community concerns.
Supports the implementation and enforcement of district, school, state, and federal requirements applicable to school operations.
Assists with school safety planning, emergency response, crisis management, and related drills and procedures.
Maintains awareness of student and staff safety concerns and takes timely and appropriate action to address identified risks.
Responds to emergencies and other safety-related situations in accordance with district procedures and assigned responsibilities.
Ensures assigned responsibilities are carried out in accordance with district policies, administrative procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Maintains accurate and timely records and documentation related to assigned responsibilities.
Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with students, staff, families, and community partners.
Supports meaningful family and community engagement.
Represents the school and district at school, district, community, evening, weekend, athletic, extracurricular, and other school-related activities as assigned.
Participates in district and school committees, projects, and initiatives as assigned.