Position Type:
Administrative
Date Posted:
3/2/2023
Location:
Gordon Russell Middle School
Date Available:
07/01/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Posting Date: March 2, 2023
Administrator – Assistant Principal - Middle School
Start date: July 1, 2023
Location: Gordon Russell Middle School
Compensation: $117,100 to $131,797 plus benefit package
230 days, 1.0 FTE, Probationary Contract
Qualifications: State of Oregon Administrative License and current First Aid Card.
This position is not part of a bargaining unit
Applicant Deadline: Open Until Filled. Apply through gbsdjobs.com.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the desired qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our desired qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the desired qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. Preference will be given to those applicants with work or lived experience with culturally, linguistically and racially diverse communities.
POSITION SUMMARY: The assistant principal is responsible for providing and demonstrating instructional leadership, a commitment to professional growth and maintains interest in and commitment to students, employees and patrons. In addition, the assistant principal is responsible for directing and supervising all assigned curricular and extracurricular activities, student conduct, staff performance, fiscal management and student scheduling within the school to meet the district's and school's stated objectives, procedures and priorities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, Experience, Licensure and Certification
- A minimum of three - five years of experience as an effective school leader
- Oregon Administrator License
- Master’s Degree
- Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, and/or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to equity and strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
- Must have or get, and then maintain, a current First Aid/CPR card
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Fluently speaks, reads and writes Spanish
- Middle school teaching and administrative experience
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Skills to motivate students and staff
- Ability to communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability working in multi-tiered systems of support for academics and behavior
- Ability to work collaboratively with various groups within the school and in the community.
- Knowledge of age appropriate pedagogy for development of curriculum and assessment that support student learning, state curriculum framework, education law, federal and state mandates and regulations (IDEA, 504, ELL, etc), appropriate instructional subjects, labor relations law and contracts, facility requirements, budget preparation and control, district policies and administrative regulations, staff recruitment, staff development, staff supervision and staff evaluation.
- Ability to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel, meet schedules and deadlines
- Use of technology in instruction, management and communication.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Administers and manages the individual school program using the policies established by the school board, Superintendent and principal
- Responsible for responding to agencies, community groups and individual patrons which often make demands upon the school
- Is an instructional leader in the school and uses procedures for school-based decision making which promote a climate of trust and a spirit of commitment to students and their needs
- Functions as a member of the school and district leadership team and contributes to the overall administration of the district
- Assists the principal by planning, organizing and monitoring student management, planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating the curriculum and staff performance, and directing other school programs as assigned
- Completes staff observations and evaluations
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Contributes to a safe and orderly school climate by ensuring that rules and policies of student conduct are clearly communicated to assigned students, parents and staff, by applying these standards in a culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate manner with consistency
- Provide supervision and support at school events
- Contributes to the improvement of instruction by providing quality supervision and classroom observations through the use of research-based evaluation processes
- Contributes to positive school/community relations by using a variety of effective, culturally relevant communication techniques
- Participates in accurate budget development and expenditure controls, and economic use of materials and supplies, by following sound procedures and monitoring their implementation
- Maintains high standards of commitment to professional growth by involvement in professional organizations, by attending conferences and by extensively reading educational literature
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to:
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Sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time
- Talk and hear conversations
- Use precise control of fingers and hand movement, often in a repetitive movement such as keyboarding
- Reach for and handle objects
- Use close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus
- Regularly focus on a computer screen
- Bending, stooping, kneeling and lifting up to 15-45 pounds may also be required on occasion
WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:
- Maintaining regular and punctual attendance. In case of an absence site and/or district protocol for reporting absences is followed
- Maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding information relating to students, staff, and district operations
- Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for the assignment and the work setting
- Exercising prudent judgment
- Work independently in the performance of routine duties
- Follow all District policies and work procedures
- Utilize the District’s electronic systems and applications only as related to the position
- Participate in required meetings and trainings related to the position
- If employee is bilingual, interpretation, translating documents, and/or communicating orally in the second language may be requested
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any education programs, activities or employment.
Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.