POSITION OPENING
7-12 Grade Principal
Position Description:
Prairie City School District is seeking an outstanding collaborative, team-oriented, passionate leader to join our team as Prairie City 7th-12th grade principal. The successful candidate must have a sound philosophy, background, and vision grounded in education and must be committed to service to a diverse community including children from poverty and special education students in a small school setting. The candidate must have demonstrated leadership capacity to guide school’s curriculum, assessment, teaching, learning, professional development, student achievement, student discipline as well as an expressed willingness and plan to be accessible to staff, community, and students.
THE QUALIFICATIONS
· Ability to possess a valid Oregon Administrator’s license for principal.
· Provides visionary, innovative leadership.
· Successful teaching experience in multiple levels.
· Has a collaborative leadership style and works with the board, staff, students and community.
· Demonstrates strong decision making and problem solving skills.
· Supportive of multiple alternative educational programs.
· Demonstrates creativity; encourages others to be innovative.
· Committed to the success of all students and willing to continue development of programs to ensure success.
· Current curriculum and instructional background; knowledge of and ability to promote effective educational improvement and instructional practices in all areas.
· Ability to handle consistent change in education.
· Demonstrates strong communication skills & communicates effectively with the community, staff, and students.
· Is approachable, accessible and listens to all parties with an open mind.
· Demonstrates strong personal and professional honesty, integrity, and fairness.
· Approaches challenges with confidence.
About the Area and Community:
The city of Prairie City is located in the upper end of the John Day Valley in beautiful Grant County, Oregon. The community consists of a population around 900 people and is bordered to the south by the scenic Strawberry Mountains and adjacent to the John Day River. Prairie City’s community is dotted with cattle ranches and is in the middle of some of the greatest hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation areas in Eastern Oregon.
EOE and ADA Information:
Prairie City School District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or disability. Prairie City School District 4 complies with all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations in employment.
Salary Range: $92,533-$100,723
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (District contribution for 24-25 school year is $1550.00 per month), and 6% PERS.
Application materials:
1. Cover letter
2. Application-available on District Website: https://www.pcsd4.com
3. Resume
4. Three (3) letters of reference
5. Official Transcripts
6. Copy of Oregon License
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants considered for this position will be contacted
Send application materials to:
Susie Combs
Prairie City School Dist. #4
P.O. Box 345
Prairie City, Oregon 97869
Email: combss@grantesd.k12.or.us
Starting Date: July 1, 2024
Closing date: June 15, 2024, however the District retains the option of accepting applications until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $92,533.00 - $100,723.00 per year
Experience:
- Administrative experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Prairie City, OR 97869: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person