JOB TITLE Elementary Principal, 1.0 FTE (Mon-Thurs school week)

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Superintendent

POSITION SUMMARY: Mapleton SD is seeking an Elementary Principal to lead our students and staff as we develop a community-connected learning program. We are seeking a relational leader to enhance instructional models, embrace school spirit and culture, and establish systems of support to ensure every student meets their full academic and personal potential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold, or be eligible for, an Oregon Administrative License with appropriate level endorsement. Successful administrative experience preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-0045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform. 

1. Maintains positive relations and works cooperatively with staff, students, families, school volunteers, district partners, and the community. 
2. Uses leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills to encourage and empower students to reach their educational and personal potential. 
3. Knowledge of, and successful experience with, instructional improvement/evaluation, professional learning, technology, and organizational change. 
4. Supervises the ongoing improvement of the school curriculum.
5. Assists staff and parents in developing community expectations and restorative practices to address when they are not met. 
6. Interprets the school’s program to the community and enlists the participation of the community in school life. 
7. Is responsible for the attendance, conduct, health and safety of students.
8. Follows district and school policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines, and the provisions of the contract and exercised professional judgment when acting in the absence of a covering guideline or policy.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

1. This position is primarily performed indoors in school buildings, although some outdoor instruction and supervision are required. 
2. Frequent or prolonged standing, walking and sitting. 
3. Possible exposure to bodily fluids due to student or employee injury or illness. 
4. Requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with materials and objects. 
5. Frequent and prolonged talking/hearing conversations. 
6. May be required to obtain a First Aid and/or CPR Card. 
7. Work may involve occasional lifting of objects weighing 15 to 25 pounds.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS 

1. The employee has regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedules. 
2. The employee maintains the integrity of confidential information relating to a student, family, colleague or district patron. The employee uses or relays personal information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved. 
3. The employee follows all district or supervisor policies, rules, regulations, memos, bulletins, announcements, applicable position descriptions, and reasonable requests by proper authority. 
4. The employee demonstrates appropriate judgment and professional behavior at all times.
5.  All licensed employees will meet the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Standards for Competent and Ethical Educators and District Standards for Performance.

WORK YEAR AND BENEFITS This position follows a 186 day school year and includes full benefits.

STARTING SALARY: Full-time Salary Range $90-103K

EVALUATION Job performance will be evaluated by the Superintendent.