Portland Public Schools
Principal - 1.0 FTE - Alliance HS
Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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 inthe Pacific Northwest. At PPS, our mission is to provide rigorous, high-quality academiclearning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrantenvironments for every student to demonstrate excellence.
The Opportunity:Portland Public Schools is seeking a talented school leader with experience of leading an increasinglydiverse school. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership practices that support collaboration,data-driven decision making, family and community engagement, innovation, and teamwork-orientedapproaches, with a racial equity and equality focused lens. The successful candidate will alsodemonstrate an awareness of the intersectional identities multilingual learners possess and the historicalinequities they have experienced. The principal at Choose an item. will continue to establish a learningenvironment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth of every student and staff member.This school principal position is under the supervision of the Office of School Performance and issupervised by the assigned Area Senior Director.
School Description:
Alliance Mission:The mission of Alliance High School is to provide an alternative, rigorous, equitable, and joyfullearning environment that prepares graduates to be critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, havethe agency to be engaged citizens in their world, and be successful in college and careers.
Alliance Vision:We are an anti-oppressive, student-centered community that honors students holistically and helpsthem reach their goals. We strive to inspire the best work from students and staff through future-focused, creative instructional options and social-emotional support. We nurture a strongcommunity that celebrates all students, their families, and communities. Equity, joy, and growthare the foundation of our shared success.
The Opportunity:Alliance High School was created in the early 21 st century as a school that usesunique interventions to support students who have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating.Once a school with four campuses, Alliance now has a newly constructed campus in the Hayu ALqiUxhat building, where two school models operate. The four day Alliance HS program serves as ourDistrict’s day to night high school and our 5 day program model includes project based learning as apedagogical approach. Alliance High School centers social emotional learning and personalizedlearning and offers career and technical education (CTE) pathways, project based learning (PBL), selfpaced and small group learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of our students, aged 14through age 21.
Unique Features:Alliance staff and administrators work hard to maintain a positive school climatethrough community building, culturally-sustaining practices, restorative practices, mindfulness, arobust social-emotional orientation program, advisory, social work and counseling services, positivebehavioral support, and other features. Alliance teachers use career-technical education, project-based learning, flexibility, and real-world applications to engage students who have not been well-served by other schools. Alliance students come from throughout the school district to attend thishigh school and consistently demonstrate gains in learning, achievement, and diploma-earning.Alliance has been rated in the top 50 of Oregon’s 282 high schools in recent years.Alliance serves approximately 300 students with rolling and cohort enrollment schedules specific toeach program model.
Principal ResponsibilitiesA school Principal provides educational and instructional leadership to the students, staff, community, andstakeholders served by the Portland Public Schools. Principals may be assigned to Elementary, Middle, PK-8, High,or other schools under the jurisdiction of the district and through articulated and measurable Educational LeadershipStandards. The school principal is a strong leader with high ethical standards who understands and models culturallyresponsive leadership competencies. The principal is a highly skilled communicator who creates connections andmaintains effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, staff, community members, and thepublic.These responsibilities do not describe all duties performed by the school principal. This summary provides examplesof typical tasks performed in this classification.? 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 andfederal regulations, including curriculum, teaching materials, and methods necessary to meet the Oregonrequirements.? Articulate the school's vision to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission; useappropriate 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 academicexcellence indicators.? Creates and maintains a welcoming inclusive school and community that reflects and supports the racialand ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served; communicates effectively withstudents, staff, and parents. Develops positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders andinvolves them in school decision-making.? Collaborates with the administrative leadership team that reflects diverse perspectives, nurtures, andsustains a culture of trust, learning, and high expectations.? Support District initiatives and priorities aligned with implementing equitable access to rigorous curriculumstandards, programs, and materials regardless of a student’s race or achievement levels.? Ensures the implementation of district and state assessments and facilitates a schoolwide accountabilitysystem to monitor every student’s academic and social success.? Uses data analysis to identify equity and achievement gaps, define goals, and assess organizationaleffectiveness, 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, andbehavioral well-being of all students in a safe environment conducive to learning and educationaldevelopment.? Leads development, evaluation, and improvement of instructional programs which provide access andsupport to rigorous and culturally relevant instruction for all students.? Regularly observe classroom instruction and work to improve employee performance as principal evaluatorfor employee evaluation systems.? Actively engage and advocate for historically underserved families of color, including those whose firstlanguage may not be English, as essential partners in their student’s education, school planning, anddecision-making.? Develop measurable goals for student growth; align with PPS Strategics and/or the PPS Racial Equity andSocial Justice Framework; collect baseline and progression data to identify and implement strategies forimprovement. Identify implementation actions and regularly report on progress.? Oversees or delegates all school operations, including daily school activities, the development of classschedules, 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; establishinstructional systems for monitoring student progress, assessment, and accountability to eliminate theeffects of institutional racism.? Utilizes the District’s professional growth and evaluation systems to monitor and evaluate the impact ofinstruction. Engages teachers and support staff in reflective dialogue to develop and improve effectiveteaching methods.? Partner with Human Resources in recruiting highly qualified job applicants and making recommendationsfor hire. Ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process for open positions. Create awelcoming and supportive environment for new employees.? Effectively manages and reports on various school budgets and finances; ensures compliance with PPSprocedures, 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 professionalactivities at and away from the school site as appropriate.? Use District Information Technology (IT) systems to perform routine tasks, such as performancemanagement assessments; accessing financial reports; student data systems; and managing schoolstaffing and budget information.? Demonstrates a commitment to one’s personal growth and learning.? Perform related duties as assigned.Required Knowledge and Abilities? Increase learning outcomes for students using Professional Learning Communities and data-driveninstructional practices while leveraging Dual Language Immersion outcomes? Engage with both the staff and community to deepen and expand partnerships, supports, and resourcesfor families and students? Collaborate with teams to set goals and measure progress, model continuous learning and improvementand develop school culture for staff and students? Maintain the district’s strategic plans in alignment with the PPS reImagined Vision
Minimum Qualifications? A valid administrative license issued by TSPC (or ability to obtain by start date)? Master’s Degree? A minimum of four (4) years of successful teaching experience and two (2) years of successful principal orassistant principal leadership experience in an educational setting with demonstrated results in improvingthe academic performance of students.
Preferred QualificationsSalaryThis position is classified as Principal K-12, on the Licensed (Certified) Administrator Salary Schedule (for 233 days)FLSA Exempt.
Application InstructionsPPS utilizes a pool process for Principal applications. Applicants who are successful through the screening processwill receive an invitation to an in-person district interview, which will consist of various activities. Applicants who aresuccessful at the district interview stage may be part of the finalist pool that participates in school-based openings asthey become available. All finalists will interview with the Superintendent, who has the final decision.
Principals requesting a different work assignment DO NOT have to go through the screening process but will need toapply to the Principal posting. (Assistant or Vice-Principals interested in a Principal Role will need to complete ourscreening process and apply to the Principal posting).All applicants must complete the following: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
Please do not submit your application materials until all requirements have been met. You will not be able toedit, add content or attachments once you submit your online application. Please read the instructions andreview your resume and cover letter carefully before clicking the "Submit" button. If you have problemsapplying, please contact Angelique at adavis4@pps.net detailing the problem.
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 moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635
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 inthe Pacific Northwest. At PPS, our mission is to provide rigorous, high-quality academiclearning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrantenvironments for every student to demonstrate excellence.
The Opportunity:Portland Public Schools is seeking a talented school leader with experience of leading an increasinglydiverse school. The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership practices that support collaboration,data-driven decision making, family and community engagement, innovation, and teamwork-orientedapproaches, with a racial equity and equality focused lens. The successful candidate will alsodemonstrate an awareness of the intersectional identities multilingual learners possess and the historicalinequities they have experienced. The principal at Choose an item. will continue to establish a learningenvironment that promotes academic excellence and personal growth of every student and staff member.This school principal position is under the supervision of the Office of School Performance and issupervised by the assigned Area Senior Director.
School Description:
Alliance Mission:The mission of Alliance High School is to provide an alternative, rigorous, equitable, and joyfullearning environment that prepares graduates to be critical thinkers, creative problem-solvers, havethe agency to be engaged citizens in their world, and be successful in college and careers.
Alliance Vision:We are an anti-oppressive, student-centered community that honors students holistically and helpsthem reach their goals. We strive to inspire the best work from students and staff through future-focused, creative instructional options and social-emotional support. We nurture a strongcommunity that celebrates all students, their families, and communities. Equity, joy, and growthare the foundation of our shared success.
The Opportunity:Alliance High School was created in the early 21 st century as a school that usesunique interventions to support students who have dropped out or are at risk of not graduating.Once a school with four campuses, Alliance now has a newly constructed campus in the Hayu ALqiUxhat building, where two school models operate. The four day Alliance HS program serves as ourDistrict’s day to night high school and our 5 day program model includes project based learning as apedagogical approach. Alliance High School centers social emotional learning and personalizedlearning and offers career and technical education (CTE) pathways, project based learning (PBL), selfpaced and small group learning opportunities to meet the unique needs of our students, aged 14through age 21.
Unique Features:Alliance staff and administrators work hard to maintain a positive school climatethrough community building, culturally-sustaining practices, restorative practices, mindfulness, arobust social-emotional orientation program, advisory, social work and counseling services, positivebehavioral support, and other features. Alliance teachers use career-technical education, project-based learning, flexibility, and real-world applications to engage students who have not been well-served by other schools. Alliance students come from throughout the school district to attend thishigh school and consistently demonstrate gains in learning, achievement, and diploma-earning.Alliance has been rated in the top 50 of Oregon’s 282 high schools in recent years.Alliance serves approximately 300 students with rolling and cohort enrollment schedules specific toeach program model.
Principal ResponsibilitiesA school Principal provides educational and instructional leadership to the students, staff, community, andstakeholders served by the Portland Public Schools. Principals may be assigned to Elementary, Middle, PK-8, High,or other schools under the jurisdiction of the district and through articulated and measurable Educational LeadershipStandards. The school principal is a strong leader with high ethical standards who understands and models culturallyresponsive leadership competencies. The principal is a highly skilled communicator who creates connections andmaintains effective working relationships with students, parents, administrators, staff, community members, and thepublic.These responsibilities do not describe all duties performed by the school principal. This summary provides examplesof typical tasks performed in this classification.? 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 andfederal regulations, including curriculum, teaching materials, and methods necessary to meet the Oregonrequirements.? Articulate the school's vision to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission; useappropriate 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 academicexcellence indicators.? Creates and maintains a welcoming inclusive school and community that reflects and supports the racialand ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served; communicates effectively withstudents, staff, and parents. Develops positive and productive relationships with all stakeholders andinvolves them in school decision-making.? Collaborates with the administrative leadership team that reflects diverse perspectives, nurtures, andsustains a culture of trust, learning, and high expectations.? Support District initiatives and priorities aligned with implementing equitable access to rigorous curriculumstandards, programs, and materials regardless of a student’s race or achievement levels.? Ensures the implementation of district and state assessments and facilitates a schoolwide accountabilitysystem to monitor every student’s academic and social success.? Uses data analysis to identify equity and achievement gaps, define goals, and assess organizationaleffectiveness, 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, andbehavioral well-being of all students in a safe environment conducive to learning and educationaldevelopment.? Leads development, evaluation, and improvement of instructional programs which provide access andsupport to rigorous and culturally relevant instruction for all students.? Regularly observe classroom instruction and work to improve employee performance as principal evaluatorfor employee evaluation systems.? Actively engage and advocate for historically underserved families of color, including those whose firstlanguage may not be English, as essential partners in their student’s education, school planning, anddecision-making.? Develop measurable goals for student growth; align with PPS Strategics and/or the PPS Racial Equity andSocial Justice Framework; collect baseline and progression data to identify and implement strategies forimprovement. Identify implementation actions and regularly report on progress.? Oversees or delegates all school operations, including daily school activities, the development of classschedules, 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; establishinstructional systems for monitoring student progress, assessment, and accountability to eliminate theeffects of institutional racism.? Utilizes the District’s professional growth and evaluation systems to monitor and evaluate the impact ofinstruction. Engages teachers and support staff in reflective dialogue to develop and improve effectiveteaching methods.? Partner with Human Resources in recruiting highly qualified job applicants and making recommendationsfor hire. Ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process for open positions. Create awelcoming and supportive environment for new employees.? Effectively manages and reports on various school budgets and finances; ensures compliance with PPSprocedures, 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 professionalactivities at and away from the school site as appropriate.? Use District Information Technology (IT) systems to perform routine tasks, such as performancemanagement assessments; accessing financial reports; student data systems; and managing schoolstaffing and budget information.? Demonstrates a commitment to one’s personal growth and learning.? Perform related duties as assigned.Required Knowledge and Abilities? Increase learning outcomes for students using Professional Learning Communities and data-driveninstructional practices while leveraging Dual Language Immersion outcomes? Engage with both the staff and community to deepen and expand partnerships, supports, and resourcesfor families and students? Collaborate with teams to set goals and measure progress, model continuous learning and improvementand develop school culture for staff and students? Maintain the district’s strategic plans in alignment with the PPS reImagined Vision
Minimum Qualifications? A valid administrative license issued by TSPC (or ability to obtain by start date)? Master’s Degree? A minimum of four (4) years of successful teaching experience and two (2) years of successful principal orassistant principal leadership experience in an educational setting with demonstrated results in improvingthe academic performance of students.
Preferred QualificationsSalaryThis position is classified as Principal K-12, on the Licensed (Certified) Administrator Salary Schedule (for 233 days)FLSA Exempt.
Application InstructionsPPS utilizes a pool process for Principal applications. Applicants who are successful through the screening processwill receive an invitation to an in-person district interview, which will consist of various activities. Applicants who aresuccessful at the district interview stage may be part of the finalist pool that participates in school-based openings asthey become available. All finalists will interview with the Superintendent, who has the final decision.
Principals requesting a different work assignment DO NOT have to go through the screening process but will need toapply to the Principal posting. (Assistant or Vice-Principals interested in a Principal Role will need to complete ourscreening process and apply to the Principal posting).All applicants must complete the following: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
Please do not submit your application materials until all requirements have been met. You will not be able toedit, add content or attachments once you submit your online application. Please read the instructions andreview your resume and cover letter carefully before clicking the "Submit" button. If you have problemsapplying, please contact Angelique at adavis4@pps.net detailing the problem.
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 moreinformation about additional benefits or compensation options by employee group, please visit our website at: https://www.pps.net/Page/1635