Principal - 1.0 FTE - Scott Elementary School

Posting Timeline

PPS strongly encourages and recommends everyone who is able, to be vaccinated and remain current on the COVID-19 vaccine.

This job is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received. Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

About the District

Portland Public Schools (PPS), founded in 1851, is a PK-12 urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 49,000 students in 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest. At PPS, our mission is to provide rigorous, high-quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrant environments for every student to demonstrate excellence.

• Collaboratively develops, implements, and communicates a shared vision and mission.
• Plans, develops, and supervises the instructional programs of the school within the policies, guidelines, rules, and regulations of the School Board, Superintendent, State Board of Education, and state and federal regulations, including curriculum, teaching materials, and methods necessary to meet the Oregon requirements.
• Articulate the school's vision to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission; use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement.
• Lead development of school improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members; develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on school performance objectives and academic excellence indicators.
• Creates and maintains a welcoming inclusive school and community that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served; communicates effectively with students, staff, and parents. Develops positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders and involves them in school decision-making.
• Collaborates with the administrative leadership team that reflects diverse perspectives, nurtures, and sustains a culture of trust, learning, and high expectations.
• Support District initiatives and priorities aligned with implementing equitable access to rigorous curriculum standards, programs, and materials regardless of a student's race or achievement levels.
• Ensures the implementation of district and state assessments and facilitates a schoolwide accountability system to monitor every student's academic and social success.
• Uses data analysis to identify equity and achievement gaps, define goals, and assess organizational effectiveness, in order to promote organizational learning and to drive improvement efforts (e.g. RTI, PLCs).
• Develops and implements multi-tiered systems of support for the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral well-being of all students in a safe environment conducive to learning and educational development.
• Leads development, evaluation, and improvement of instructional programs which provide access and support to rigorous and culturally relevant instruction for all students.
• Regularly observe classroom instruction and work to improve employee performance as principal evaluator for employee evaluation systems.
• Actively engage and advocate for historically underserved families of color, including those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in their student's education, school planning, and decision-making.
• Develop measurable goals for student growth; align with PPS Strategics and/or the PPS Racial Equity and Social Justice Framework; collect baseline and progression data to identify and implement strategies for improvement. Identify implementation actions and regularly report on progress.
• Oversees or delegates all school operations, including daily school activities, the development of class schedules, teacher and school support staff assignments, and extracurricular activity schedules.
• Supervise and support instruction by providing professional development to strengthen employees' knowledge and skills for accelerating achievement for all students and eliminate historic barriers; establish instructional systems for monitoring student progress, assessment, and accountability to eliminate the effects of institutional racism.
• Utilizes the District's professional growth and evaluation systems to monitor and evaluate the impact of instruction. Engages teachers and support staff in reflective dialogue to develop and improve effective teaching methods.
• Partner with Human Resources in recruiting highly qualified job applicants and making recommendations for hire. Ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process for open positions. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for new employees.
• Effectively manages and reports on various school budgets and finances; ensures compliance with PPS procedures, policies, and state and federal requirements. Manage a positive student behavior system; promote social justice; ensure student discipline is appropriate and equitable.
• Represent the district and assigned school in meetings, workshops, conferences, and professional activities at and away from the school site as appropriate.
• Use District Information Technology (IT) systems to perform routine tasks, such as performance management assessments; accessing financial reports; student data systems; and managing school staffing and budget information.
• Demonstrates a commitment to one's personal growth and learning.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Increase learning outcomes for students using Professional Learning Communities and data-driven instructional practices
• Engage with both the staff and community to deepen and expand partnerships, supports, and resources for families and students

• Collaborate with teams to set goals and measure progress, model continuous learning and improvement and develop school culture for staff and students
• Maintain the district's strategic plans in alignment with the PPS reImagined Vision

• A valid administrative license issued by TSPC (or ability to obtain by start date)
• Master's Degree
• A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience and three (3) years of successful assistant principal leadership experience in an educational setting with demonstrated results in improving the academic performance of students.

• A background in literacy instruction

1. Complete online application and include the following:

• Cover Letter (Please include how you meet the qualifications for this position)
• Submit a resume
• Two letters of reference (1 from immediate supervisor and 1 professional reference)
• Unofficial transcripts