Elementary School Principal

Lincoln County School District, Oregon; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 112,881 - 137,966; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid PERS

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate and skilled elementary school principal to lead Taft Elementary School. This role emphasizes instructional leadership and requires a commitment to fostering a positive school culture and high academic standards. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Education and Oregon Administrative Licensure, along with significant experience in public school administration. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' lives, particularly those from diverse and lower-income backgrounds. Join a dedicated team that believes every child deserves expert instruction and support in their educational journey.

Qualifications

• Oregon Administrative Licensure or ability to obtain it is required.
• Master's degree in Education or School Leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional leadership at Taft Elementary School.
• Manage disciplinary actions and oversee student behavior.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Instructional Leadership

Experience in Public School Administration

Commitment to Diversity

Classroom Observation

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Oregon Administrative Licensure

Job description

Lincoln County School District is seeking candidates with outstanding leadership skills for the position of elementary school principal, with an emphasis on instructional leadership. This position is located at Taft Elementary School (Grades 3-6) in Lincoln City.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Oregon Administrative Licensure (or be able to obtain license)
• Master's degree in Education or School Leadership
• At least three years of successful experience in public elementary school administration and supervision
• Three years of relevant elementary leadership role required; i.e. Department Chair, Lead Teacher, or Senior Teacher
• Commitment to working with students from minority and/or lower income backgrounds
• Promote a widely shared institutional belief that every child deserves and can have expert instruction and that all teachers must be advocates for students
• Hold high academic and behavioral expectations for all students
• Must be able to lead students to high levels of academics with students coming from low income families
• Consistently seek and share best practices as an active and effective participant that contributes to a Professional Learning Community
• Manage disciplinary actions, dress code, and oversee suspensions and expulsions for all students
• Assist with the instructional leadership to ensure the success of the school and the implementation of a positive school culture
• Regularly observe classroom instruction of assigned teachers monitoring the effectiveness and implementation of driving state standards to foster student learning through research-based curriculum

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful experience in public school administration and supervision
• Skills in working with diverse populations of students

PERSONAL TRAITS

• Strong instructional leader
• Passion for the work
• Works alongside staff, approachable and complimentary

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Salary Range (based on 2024-2025 salary schedule): $125,424
• Contract: 225-day contract between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
• Benefits: family medical, dental, life, and vision; employer-paid PERS
• *Unlike many districts, Lincoln County School District pays the employee's portion of PERS.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants must apply on Recruiting and Hiring and are to submit/upload the following:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Three letters of Recommendation

APPLY ONLINE: Application Link

SENIORITY LEVEL

Director

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Full-time

JOB FUNCTION

Education and Training

INDUSTRIES

Education Management