Elementary School Principal

Tigard-Tualatin Sd 23J•Tigard, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tigard-Tualatin School District (TTSD) is committed to ensuring an inclusive, diverse and equitable work environment. We aspire to filter all policies and practices through a trauma-informed and equity-based lens. We position ourselves as lifelong learners and seek individuals who have a desire to contribute to the success of our students, enhance communities, and are committed to ongoing personal and professional development. This position requires bilingual fluency in Spanish. The work year is 250 days, and the job group is Administration. The salary range is $151,486-$159,460. Tigard Tualatin School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility. Salary rates listed are based on the 2025-2026 salary schedule, with the 2026-2027 schedule to be determined.

Requirements

Bachelors and Masters degree in Education and three years of experience as a classroom teacher; or any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job.
Proven leadership skills in mentoring and inspiring staff to achieve personal, professional and collective goals.
An inclusive leader and convener with a strong commitment to equitable outcomes.
A dedication to safety first in an education environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of effective staff development.
Demonstrated leadership and management abilities.
Demonstrated success in building relationships with students and parents and proactively navigating challenging circumstances for successful outcomes.
Understanding of current education theory, practice and current trends.
Skilled in group processes, including the ability to facilitate site councils.
Knowledge and experience in instructional strategies.
Perform the essential functions of the job.
Oregon Principal License.
Bilingual fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise all curricular and extracurricular activities, staff performance, school community relations, fiscal management programs, and physical plant management within the school to meet the District’s and school’s stated goals, objectives and procedures for students.
Provide strong and effective educational and administrative leadership for the building.
Model and mentor District values and commitment to equity of outcomes for all students.
Ensure a safe and secure environment for staff and students by developing, implementing and monitoring effective safety and security programs and procedures for buildings and grounds.
Assure that all state and federal laws, negotiated contracts, board policy and district administrative and school regulations are adhered to by students, staff, parents and community by communicating, interpreting, and implementing laws, policies and rules to all involved.
Within district policies and procedures, direct the staff development and evaluation of subordinates develop and administer the school budget, and implement and interpret policies, procedures, and regulations for effective day-to-day and long-term operation.
Participate with district level personnel in the selection of staff and monitor and evaluate staff.
Assure effective community-staff-student relations by directing the school community relations program; promote communication and participation by identifying needs and planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the school-community relations activities in a manner which is visible to the public.
Promote increased parental, business, and community involvement in school and district activities.
Provide a positive learning climate in the school by establishing, enforcing, and maintaining appropriate student behavior standards and guidelines.
Direct the development and implementation of applicable curriculum and program elements at the school level to assure curriculum articulation between elementary, middle and high school.
Assure that district instructional and management programs are implemented by initiating, monitoring, and evaluating related activities.
Assure the systematic improvement and evaluation of instructional and management programs that respond to student, school, community, and district needs.
Participate on instructional and development teams and provide input as appropriate.
Assure the systematic implementation of program planning, budgeting, evaluation, record keeping and internal controls for financial accounting by being informed and directing others in the system’s procedures.
Prepare the school’s budget; monitor the expenditure of funds allocated to the school, and make decisions regarding the reallocation of cost center funds within the District guidelines.
Assign, supervise and schedule the work of assigned staff.
Advise, assist and train subordinates as necessary; participate in the selection of new employees and make recommendations regarding the hiring, discipline, transfer and termination of subordinate employees; provide for the staff development, training and motivation of subordinates.
Assure the utilization of building and grounds facilities meet health and safety standards.
Participate in professional conferences, additional training and reading.
Perform other related duties as assigned.