Elementary School Assistant Principal Job Pool
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Job Description
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 qualifications as described in the job posting. Springfield Public Schools is committed to finding the best candidate for the job including candidates who may come from less traditional professional backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications outlined in the job posting.If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position or how this would be determined please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application.
Posting Opens: Wednesday June 4 2025
Application Review Begins: Wednesday June 19 2025
Posting Closes: Open Until Filled*
Contract Begins: July 1 2025
*Submit your application materials by 4:00pmon Wednesday June 19 2025 in order to be considered during the initial application review process.
Salary and Benefits
Salary begins at $99182 to $119227(based on 2024-25 salary schedule)depending on education/experience plus a generousbenefit planincluding stipends for TSA Mileage and Cell Phone. This position works 225 days per fiscal year (July 1 through June 30).
About the District
Springfield Public Schools is located in Springfield Oregon in the heart of the Willamette Valley and serves 185 square miles of the city of Springfield and East/Central Lane County. We are directly to the East of Eugene where the University of Oregon is located. We currently have about 10000 students 1410 staff members and over almost 700 teachers in our kindergarten through grade 12 school district. Springfield Public Schools believes student success is our most important outcome. The success of our students depends on the collective community coming together to support Every Student Every Day throughout their K-12 education.
About the Position
Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of full-time Elementary School Assistant Principal. Candidates must hold a current Oregon administrative license or have the ability to obtain one and have demonstrated successful leadership abilities. This position will start July 1 2025.
The Elementary School Assistant Principal works with the school Principal in setting the vision for achieving and sustaining high levels of student achievement. This position assists the Principal with leadership coordination supervision and management by providing proactive leadership to engage all stakeholders in the delivery of programs and services to support the students academic achievement personal and social development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
Instructional Leadership
- Assist with the development and implementation of curriculum instruction and assessment programs that ensure compliance with Board priorities District educational goals and state standards.
- Ensure the ongoing evaluation and improvement of the Districts instructional programs by directing the systematic review of curriculum and instruction offerings and recommending revisions as appropriate.
- Be active in both school and district curriculum committees.
- Ensure use of technology as an essential learning tool in the classroom and overall instructional program.
- Model and support effective instructional strategies.
School Management
- Oversee the general management of day-to-day operational functions of the elementary school.
- Assist in coordinating transportation custodial cafeteria and other school support services; help conduct safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
- Provide leadership in maintaining student discipline and attendance.
- Supervise the reporting and monitoring of student attendance.
- Coordinate staff development.
- Provide a safe school environment for all members of the school community.
- Ensure the implementation of District-wide goals priorities policies and procedures by coordinating assigned activities with other departments.
- Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
- Supervise students on campus before and after school; monitor students during breakfast lunch recess passing periods and other activities.
- Receive referrals and confer with students parents teachers community agencies and law enforcement.
- May participate in IDEA 504 MTSS and tiered intervention teams.
Supervision and Evaluation
- Supervise and evaluate building certificated staff.
- Supervise and evaluate building classified staff.
- Supervise and manage assigned departments and programs within the school.
Communication
- Ensure effective two-way communication between the building administrative team staff parents and the community.
- Maintain ongoing communication with the district administrative team students parents and the community.
- Notify appropriate authority immediately in the event of any incident occurring on school premises.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- Masters Degree; AND
- Valid state of Oregon Administrative or Principal License from Oregon Teachers Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) or the ability to obtain one.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Spanish/Bilingual preferred.
- Previous administrative experience preferred.
- Previous classroom teaching experience at the elementary level preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to strengthen engagement of a diverse community.
- Demonstrated skills in communicating with a diverse population.
Certificates Licenses Registration & Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card and pass assigned SAFE Schools training modules.
- May be required to obtain medication administration training EPI-Pen training and/or glucagon training.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities (May be acquired through education training and/or experience.)
Knowledge of: District policies and procedures; best instructional practices and professional development; implementing equitable and inclusionary practices that support all learners; multi-tiered systems of support specialized programs (i.e. 504 Special Education PBIS); associated student body account practices and law; state and local assessment practices; school finance and operations; modern office practices and procedures; letter writing correct language usage; telephone and record keeping/filing systems; computer hardware and software programs and their usage; safety and first aid practices and procedures.
Ability to: understand and apply District and school policies and procedures; maintain appropriate office appearance and attire; adhere to ethical legal and professional standards; effectively work and communicate with students parents school personnel and community; understand communicate and utilize effective collaboration techniques best practices and effective program/staff evaluation procedures; maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; utilize appropriate grammar and spelling when corresponding make mathematical calculations accurately; follow oral and written instructions; provide direction as assigned to staff.
Work Direction Lead & Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Required to travel within region and state.
- Required to work flexible hours and schedules.
- Consistent reliable attendance according to an established work schedule is required.
- Position may require prolonged sitting or standing with occasional stooping bending and reaching.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Physical Effort:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk stand sit use hands for fine manipulation handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 25 pounds and occasionally maneuver up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
Working Conditions:
Work environment combines standard school and office settings. Noise level is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids bloodborne pathogens sick and/or contagious students. The employee may be exposed to toxic chemicals (for disinfecting) and outdoor weather conditions (e.g. field trips supervision and traveling between buildings).
Other
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities skills duties requirements efforts functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
To Apply
In order to apply you must register and submit your application electronically through TalentEd Recruit & Hire. (See our website: Please include all required documentation in your application; incomplete applications will not be considered. A complete application includes the following:
- Current resume
- Complete application including criminal history drug-screen consent and affirmative action information forms on TalentEd Hire
- Complete set of college/university transcripts (official or unofficial)
- At least three current letters of recommendation from persons qualified to comment on your skills abilities and/or preparation for the position
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion ancestry national origin disability gender or sexual orientation in admission or access to the treatment of employment in its programs and activities as required by state and federal law. If you have any complaints please contact Human Resources at .
It is our policy to provide qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with applicable law. Applicants wishing to claim veterans preference must provide the following military documents verifying their eligibility:
Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge OR a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating the applicant receives a non-service connected pension.
Disabled Veterans: A copy of the applicants Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (a federal DD Form 214 or 215) which shows character of service upon discharge AND a copy of the applicants veterans disability preference letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (unless the information is included on the DD Form 214 or 215).
For veterans preference to apply the required military documents must be submitted at the time of application submission.
For more information contact Springfield Public Schools at:
640 A Street Springfield OR 97477 Phone: FAX:
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full Time
