Gilchrist Jr./Sr. High School Principal 7-12

This position is located in Gilchrist is located in northern Klamath County along U.S. Highway 97 about fifty miles south of Bend Oregon and fifteen miles south of La Pine Oregon. Gilchrist is nestled in the beautiful Deschutes National Forest which offers an abundance of outdoor recreation in a family friendly communitywith easy access to amenities.

Klamath County School District invites all qualified persons interested in the position ofGilchrist Jr./Sr. High SchoolPrincipal to apply.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION: The school Principal serves as the educational leader responsible for managing the policies regulations and procedures to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe learning environment that meets the approved curricula and mission of the school district. Achieving academic excellence requires that the school Principal work collaboratively to direct and nurture all members of the school and to communicate effectively with parents. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for scheduling curriculum development extracurricular activities personnel management emergency procedures and facility operations. The principal must have strong commitments to his/her own professional development.

Primary Function:
The primary functions are: Supervision and Evaluation of Licensed and Classified Staff Student Performance Public Relations Community Liaison Creation of a safe inclusive school environment Team Development and Instructional Leader. Physical ability to adhere to OSHA and district safety regulations. Work within the districts communicable disease control plan (blood borne pathogens) and be aware of the existence and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals as identified on the MSDS sheets.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.

Manage evaluate and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the school consistent with the philosophy mission values and goals of the school including instructional programs extracurricular activities and discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate building maintenance program evaluation personnel management office operations and emergency procedures. Ensure compliance with all laws board policies and civil regulations.

• Interpret and administer the programs philosophy and policies of the state and the district to the staff students and the community at large.
• Establish and maintain channels for communication and interaction between administration staff students and parents.
• Assess and monitor the needs of students and the community and implement changes in schedules curricular offerings and program(s) to meet those needs.
• Utilize the district guidelines to provide adequate accounting methods to ensure budget control.
• Effectively manage building level budget(s)
• Knowledge of state and federal programs including but not limited to (Title 1 Title 2 Title 3 Title 6 ESSA and McKinney-Vento)
• Identify students that have special needs understand referral systems (PEPs IEPs 504s)
• Perform staff evaluations and coordinate related in-service for the improvement of instruction. Provide consult and leadership to individual students and student groups.
• Assist in the recruitment screening hiring and assigning of certificated and classified personnel.
• Successfully complete a teacher evaluation certification course.
• Understand the cultural sensitivities of programs and opportunities that are specific to grade levels.
• Coordinate the development and maintenance of accurate up-to-date inventories of equipment and supplies
• Develop and maintain faculty and student handbooks to assist in the implementation of Board policy.
• Develop and administer a system dealing with student discipline that will ensure each student an equal right to learn.
• Willingness to serve on district level committees.
• Coordinate maintenance and cleaning of the building and facilities to ensure adequate service for the maximum number of years and to provide a safe and healthy environment for our students and staff. All school facilities should be inspected once a week.
• Knowledge and experience using Charlotte Danielsons Framework for Teaching Standards.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Letter of application/Cover letter
• Current resume
• Three current letters of recommendation with complete contact information
• Official or unofficial college transcripts
• Any other supporting materials

COMPENSATION:

• 220 day contract
• Family medical dental and vision insurance life insurance
• Salary range: $118343.29-133343.29/annual 2024/2025 (2025/2026 rate is dependent upon contract negotiations)
• 6% PERS paid by District

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hold or qualify for appropriate Oregon administrative license.
Minimum five years experience as an educator.

Minimum of two years school administration experience.
A clear vision of the school instruction program; understanding school issues.
Ability to lead school improvement efforts informed by data that produce high achievement results.
Strong communication skills that establish positive collaborative working relationships with and among students staff parents and the community.
Effective management of school operations to support teaching and learning.
Understanding of effective educational programming including English language development talented and gifted and special education.

Expertise in personnelselection management evaluation and staff development
Strong fiscal manager; ability to marshal limited resources to meet student and school needs.

Previous administrative and athletic director experience preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with Teacher Evaluation Systems.

Facilitator of ideas; ability to articulate and develop a shared vision within the school community.
Ability to create and foster a safe student-centered culture where high expectations and learning is valued.
Understanding of the role of instructional technologies.
Supporter of extracurricular programs and activities.
Experience in working with a diverse student body.

Must be willing to lead school level committees and initiatives and assist on district level committees.

PERSONAL TRAITS:

Collaborative yet decisive decision-maker; consensus builder.
High ethical and professional standards; firm in personal values and direction.
Genuinely respectful of and values staff students and parents.
Good listener and communicator; approachable.
Sense of humor.
Highly visible in classrooms within the school and at events.
Innovative and effective team member.
A problem solver.

A proven leader in improving instruction.

Closing date:

Open until filled.

Start date:

ASAP

Application materials will remain confidential. Reference check emailswill be sent.

Reasonable accommodationsfor the application and interview process will be providedon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Klamath County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required Experience:

Staff IC