Pendleton High School Principal

Pendleton Sd 16•Pendleton, OR

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pendleton School District is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as Principal of Pendleton High School. Pendleton High School is a comprehensive high school with a long tradition of excellence, strong community support, and a deep commitment to ensuring every student is known, valued, and prepared for life beyond graduation. The Pendleton High School Principal serves as the instructional and cultural leader of the school, responsible for fostering a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The ideal candidate is an instructional leader, relationship builder, systems thinker, and collaborative problem solver who is passionate about preparing every student for success in college, career, and life.

Requirements

A valid State of Oregon Administrative License appropriate for the position.
A Master’s Degree with preferred emphasis in Education.
Successful experience in K-12 Administration.
The ability to follow oral and written instructions.
The ability to effectively work, support, and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and/or backgrounds.
The ability to work harmoniously with others.
Proficient oral and written communication skills in English.
Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications.
The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District.

Responsibilities

Serve as the administrative leader of the school, assuming responsibility for all aspects of the school.
Use necessary leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to promote the educational development of each student to their fullest potential.
Serve as a visible leader of the school community and support school-related activities as needed, including those that may occur outside the regular workday.
Lead and promote educational equity based on the principle that each student receives what is required for them to achieve success with regard to allocation of resources, opportunity, treatment, and access.
Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
Develop and implement an annual school improvement plan that supports the values and strategic plan of the District.
Lead 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.
Lead teacher participation in discussions and deliberations regarding instruction, professional learning, student achievement, and school improvement initiatives, including the effective implementation of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
Lead constructive and professionally sound instructional research by teachers in the use of new methods, materials, and content.
Monitor, analyze, and communicate student achievement and school performance data, including state assessment results, attendance, 9th grade on-track indicators, graduation rates, and other measures of school effectiveness, and use such data to inform continuous improvement efforts.
Ensure the secure, ethical, and accurate administration of state assessments and maintain compliance with all state and federal accountability requirements.
Lead and support school improvement, accreditation, and continuous improvement processes to ensure the school meets District, state, and accreditation standards.
Provide guidance and support to maintain viable and effective activities and athletic programs.
Develop and implement professional development systems to support the development of school employees, including the assistant principal(s).
Implement Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the schools.
Follow district identified and approved hiring procedures to select and recommend the best qualified persons for employment reflective of the Pendleton community.
Keep students, teachers, and parents informed of the factors which affect decisions; thereby gaining increased understanding and support in all areas of the school program.
Establish and maintain a systematic plan for keeping of students’ records on attendance, promotion, and other matters as required.
Devise plans and execute training programs which assure safe conduct of students and staff for fire, earthquake, and/or other emergencies which may arise and take all reasonable precautions to safeguard the health, safety, and general welfare of his/her staff and students in the school.
Keep supervisor informed of the school’s activities and/or potential problems.
Take emergency measures in the event of injury and report such injuries to all appropriate parties, including the authorities.
Take appropriate actions as required to insure student safety and to protect citizens and their property.
Prepare and submit the school’s budgetary requests and monitor expenditures of funds.
Provide for the establishment of guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline.
Work with various members of the central administrative staff on school issues that support schools, students, staff, and activities such as transportation, special services, support services, and other District staff.
Participate in appropriate District meetings as may be requested.
Keep 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.
Assure that in his/her absence supervisor is notified.
Facilitate the development and implementation of the master schedule to meet the needs of students.
Be responsible for the detailed organization of the school and for the assignment of duties to licensed and non-licensed staff.
Lead 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.
Provide for the orientation of newly assigned staff members and assist in their development, as appropriate.
Provide for the development of a systematic program of supervision and evaluation of the entire staff.
Help to establish and maintain viable and effective parent organizations.
Establish 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; keep written copies of communication from and with patrons, apprising the Superintendent(s) of problems or concerns.
Demonstrate effective conflict resolution skills.
Promote a positive, safe and caring climate for learning; create a welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served.
Establish student, staff, and parent groups 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.
Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs, to interpret Board policies and administrative directives, and to discuss and resolve individual student problems.