Principal — IB-PYP Leader Driving Equity & Excellence

Portland Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools' Ocean Avenue Elementary School is seeking a Principal committed to excellent student outcomes and an equity-oriented vision for growth.

The Principal will recruit and develop staff, partner with families and the community, and support IB Primary Years Program implementation at OAES.

This leadership role requires strong collaboration, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to an inclusive, safe school community.

Qualifications

• Requires exceptional leadership and administrative skills.
• Ability to build a shared equity-oriented vision for the school.
• Strong people management and professional development of staff.
• Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive practices.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, retain and develop high-quality faculty and staff.
• Analyze school-level data to personalize instruction and guide practice.
• Lead the implementation of school systems, schedules, structures, and operations.
• Ensure services meet students' academic and social-emotional needs and safety.
• Foster transparency, collaboration and culture of excellence.
• Collaborate with families and community partners to promote engagement.
• Serve on PPS task forces and committees and align with PPS policies.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Equity focus

Community partnerships

Data-informed decision making

Job description

Portland Public Schools' Ocean Avenue Elementary School is seeking a Principal committed to excellent student outcomes and an equity-oriented vision for growth.

The Principal will recruit and develop staff, partner with families and the community, and support IB Primary Years Program implementation at OAES.

This leadership role requires strong collaboration, data-informed decision making, and a commitment to an inclusive, safe school community.