Interim High School Principal - 2026-2027 school year

Sherwood Sd 88J•Sherwood, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide innovative, visionary and courageous leadership, and assume full responsibility for developing and maintaining a focused plan for improving student achievement within a comprehensive educational environment. The position requires a commitment to the pursuit of excellence, demonstrated by a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a building leader and supervisor. The ideal candidate will be committed to providing innovation and leadership towards reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment, acting as an engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in staff and student performance. Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards are essential. The role involves being visible in the school and active in the Sherwood community as well as the region’s larger educational community. Strong interpersonal skills, functioning as a team builder and team player, are crucial. The position demands innovative and creative problem-solving abilities, engaging others in decision-making, and a willingness to assume responsibility for decisions. A strong supporter of all staff and students, with a strong work ethic, is required.

Requirements

Recent successful experience in public education; district or school administrative experience.
Master’s degree in educational administration or in education with emphasis in curriculum and instruction.
Valid Oregon administrative license or ability to obtain Oregon administrative license.
Working knowledge of current theory, research, and effective practices in the areas of instruction, staff development, student assessment, program evaluation, and school improvement.
Working knowledge of current Oregon laws, policies, administrative rules, and model programs related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evaluation.
Working knowledge of instructional media and technology.
Demonstrated ability to engage others in creating a vision and designing and implementing processes to enact the vision.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate staff and parent groups in meetings.
Demonstrated ability to compose and produce clear, coherent professional documents.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Demonstrated ability to deliver concise, succinct, professional presentations to various stakeholder groups.
Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with others.

Nice To Haves

High School administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and technical assistance for the high school in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, evaluation, school improvement, and instructional technology.
Collects and analyzes data, assesses needs, evaluates student progress, and plans strategically to improve student achievement.
Establishes and employs effective communication strategies between District Office, staff and the parent community.
Establishes student, staff, and parent councils as necessary to assure communication among the various school and community groups and provide a systematic avenue for the discussion of school programs, practices, and policies by all interested people in these groups.
Develops and manages the school budget, organizes resources, and provides effective delivery of resources and services to the school.
Facilitates decision-making processes.
Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the schools.
Keeps the Superintendent and Executive Team informed of the school’s activities and/or potential problems.
Establishes and maintains a systematic plan for keeping of students’ records.
Devises plans which assure safe conduct of students and staff, including training for fire, earthquake, and/or other emergencies which may arise.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities.
Serves as a collaborative team player with staff, co-workers and supervisors.
Provides for the establishment of guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline.
Works with various members of the District administrative staff on school issues that support schools, students, staff, and activities such as Transportation, Special Programs, Nutrition Services, and others.
Participates in appropriate District meetings as may be required.
Stays abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
Develops and implements an annual school improvement plan that supports the values and strategic plan of the District.
Be responsible for the detailed organization of the school and for the assignment of duties to the members of his/her licensed and non-licensed staff.
Leads the staff in developing and adapting courses of study and school programs to achieve the goals of the District, school, and District and State curriculum requirements.
Assists in the recruiting, screening, training, assigning and evaluation of all school personnel under his/her supervision. This shall include recommendation as to initial employment as well as continued employment or dismissal.
Provides for the orientation of newly assigned staff members and assist in their development, as appropriate.
Provides for the implementation of a systematic program of supervision and evaluation of the entire staff.
Develops and implements professional development systems to support the development of school employees.
Implements an effective system for handling all complaints and concerns received in his/her school, including the investigating of facts, and constructive responses to legitimate grievances.
Cultivates and models a respectful working and learning environment.
Collaborates with Facility Services on upkeep and maintenance of building and grounds.
Performs other duties as needed.