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On August 19th, 2021, Gov. Kate Brown announced that all Oregon K-12 educators, staff and volunteers will be required to be fully vaccinated by October 18th, 2021 or six weeks after full federal approval, whichever is later. Exceptions to this requirement are limited to Medical or Religious exceptions.

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

THE OPPORTUNITY

Portland Public Schools is seeking dynamic Assistant Principals and Vice Principals with a demonstrated record of improving student performance and who share our Vision, PPS reImagined .

We are seeking a collaborative, teamwork oriented, passionate leader with focused experience to join us as Assistant Principals (K-5 / K-8 / Middle School) and Vice Principal (High School). This position will be part of Portland Public Schools’ Office of School Performance. With a racial equity and equality focused lens, the Assistant Principal and Vice Principal support the school principal in establishing a learning environment and implementing an instructional vision that promotes academic excellence, and the personal growth of every student, while closing opportunity gaps and narrowing disparities between the highest- and lowest-performing students.

To learn more about Portland Public Schools: visit www.pps.net .

Assistant Principals and Vice Principals are expected to:

• Support professional educators individually, and in the context of school teams and PLCs, in strengthening their instructional practice;
• Partner with educators to create a community of continuous learning for all staff and students;
• Foster a culture of high expectations, providing every student with equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction;
• Support and implement the District ’s Racial Equity Policy ;
• Build strong partnerships with staff, families, and community partners;
• Create a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served;
• Support school and district initiatives to implement multi-tiered systems of support, restorative practices, and the guaranteed and viable curriculum;
• Participate in managing operational, technical, and school activities and staff to promote student growt h.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Instructional:

• Use data to assess student progress, formulate instructional practices and to differentiate instruction; focus on narrowing disparities between the highest and lowest performing students in order to meet the academic needs of individual students;
• Demonstrate knowledge of best practices in English Language Development and Special Education across the content areas;
• Participate in the development and evaluation of educational programs;
• Coach, support, supervise, and evaluate teachers and other staff, individually and in school teams, as assigned by the Principal;
• Encourage and support implementation of instructional and specialized programs, assisting educators and others to pilot such efforts when appropriate;
• Participate in the supervision of students as assigned, including athletic and extra-curricular events, lunch and recess;
• Promote the use of technology in the teaching and learning process.

Operational:

• Supervise operations as assigned by the principal, by participating in the development of class schedules, teacher assignments, academic and extracurricular activities’ schedules and other school operations;
• Supervise monitoring of student attendance and investigate when appropriate and comply with federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and board policy.

School Climate & Management/Discipline:

• Use relational and restorative justice-based strategies to teach, promote, and reward and reinforce positive behavior for students;
• Ensure that student and staff expectations are clear and visible for all;
• Work collaboratively with student, school team and families to address problematic student behaviors in line with PPS policies;
• Use data to inform planning for reduction in exclusionary discipline and elimination of any discipline practices gaps that may exist for historically underserved students;
• Work collaboratively with school and district staff to develop appropriate interventions and supports;
• Partner with the Dean or SMS/SCS to investigate and address discipline issues in line with RESJ policies and principles.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

• A State of Oregon issued Administrative License is required at the time of appointment;
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience and experience in a teacher/educator leadership position is required.

Special requirements:

• Positions in this classification may require the use of a personal automobile and possession of a valid Class C Oregon driver’s license;
• Work hours may include on- and off-campus evening and weekend activities and meetings and district, school and student functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a PK–12 school leadership position with demonstrated results in improving academic performance is preferred;
• Experience working in a richly diverse school community and environment and bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applicants must complete and submit the following :

1. Online application

2. Cover Letter (describing your skills, experiences and accomplish that prepared you for the position)

3. Resume

4. Unofficial transcripts

CLASSIFICATION & SALARY

This position is classified as Assistant Principal/Vice Principal, on the Licensed (Certified) Administrator Salary Schedule FLSA Exempt. The Licensed (Certified) Administrator Salary Schedule for 233 day employees can be found here:

Licensed (Certified) Administrator Salary Schedule

For more details, the complete Classification Specification can be viewed here:

Licensed (Certified) Administrator Classification Plan

Benefits Information

Portland Public Schools (PPS) offers several competitive and comprehensive benefit packages to employees.Fringe benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program, 403(b) retirement savings plan and various leave and professional development programs. Depending on the insurance option selected by the employee, there may be an employee contribution toward insurance.

Portland Public Schools is a public employer and participates in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP). Eligible employees are required by statute to contribute 6% of salary on a pre-tax basis to OPSRP/IAP, after serving six months under a PERS employer.

For more information please visit our Benefits site at http://www.pps.net/Page/1635