Alternative High School Principal

INTRODUCTION TO TUALTIY PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL:

As the districts alternative high school Tuality Plains High School (TPHS) plays a critical role in our district. It provides an environment where students receive a more personalized approach to learning where staff can meet students exactly where they are in their academic journey. At TPHS learning is personal hands-on and always supportive.

TPHS seamlessly blends small group instruction online coursework and independent study to create space for students to work at their own pace. Central to our mission is the Discovery Program a transformative six-week immersive journey where students build essential competencies in communication problem-solving and conflict resolution.

Going beyond the classroom our dedicated staff curate weekly hands-on experiences in a variety of local and regional businesses where students can discover career opportunities awaiting them after graduation.

We are seeking a visionary leader who is passionate about non-traditional education and committed to fostering an environment where every student feels seen and empowered. If you are a strong academic leader who will advocate for our students success create an atmosphere of meeting the hands-on needs of our students and can expand student opportunities in the community we look forward to hearing from you.

Position: Alternative High School Principal

Start Date: July 1 2026

Classification: Administrator

Reports to: Superintendent or designee

Supervises: Licensed and Classified personnel

Terms of Employment: 220 days

Salary Range: $131671 to $146302 commensurate with experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Tuality Plains High School Principal is responsible for organizing and fostering a positive safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students staff and families. The Principal provides leadership and administrative resources to motivate instruction teaching and learning and support staff towards optimum performance in achieving the best possible opportunities for students growth and development with a focus on alternative education and innovative programs both at the assigned school and district-wide. The position works to implement an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement and both graduation and completion rates while narrowing the disparities between the highest and lowest performing students. The Principal fosters a culture of high expectations; ensures all students have equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction; builds strong partnerships with families and community; creates a safe welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served. This position reports directly to the Superintendent or designee.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the instructional and extra-curricular programs at the alternative high school
• Develops strong relationships with students families and staff
• Supervises instructional personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance encouraging professional growth and ensuring that the overall objectives of the schools curriculum are achieved
• Manages student behavior for the purpose of maintaining school safety and promotes a positive teaching and learning environment within the school
• Supervises the instructional program at the alternative high school. Promotes improvement in the schools curriculum. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing instructional programs through the use of data and works with teachers and the Director of Teaching and Learning to improve instruction in the school
• Develops class schedules and schedules staff and students to meet the needs of the students
• Attends and supervises school sponsored activities
• Leads development of extra-curricular activities for the purpose of enhancing student learning
• Works with parents and others in the community to promote a positive working relationship between the school and the community
• Prepares reports maintains school records and handles other administrative matters as required
• Evaluates the implementation and use of technology in classroom instruction and throughout the building
• Manages grants to support the operation of the alternative high school
• Maintains articulation and alignment with other schools specific to planning implementation and evaluation of curriculum and related educational activities
• Directs and/or participates in the planning implementation and evaluation of staff development
• Recruits highly qualified job applicants and makes recommendations for hire
• Facilitates communication between personnel students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations solving problems and/or resolving conflicts
• Manages school administrative functions (i.e. facility maintenance budget staffing etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and efficient school operations within district guidelines
• Complies with applicable district state local and federal laws rules and regulations
• Performs other administrative duties as assigned

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in school district region and state meetings as appropriate
• Maintains consistent and predictable attendance to meet the requirements of the position
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Licensure

• A minimum of a Masters degree in an appropriate field of education
• Current and valid Oregon administrative license or proof of eligibility to obtain an Oregon administrative license

Experience

• Secondary teaching and administrator/dean experience
• Emotional intelligence and proven skill in employee relations customer service expertise and conflict negotiation
• Knowledge and experience in working with multiple races ethnicities and cultures within a community

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an alternative school setting
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Spanish bilingual and bicultural skills and abilities

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both orally and in writing with students staff parents and the public in English. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required. Ability to work individually and in partnerships with a minimum of direction. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Ability to demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact patience and respect. Ability to navigate situations students and parents in often difficult circumstances. Maintain high visibility at school and in the community and hold high expectations for students and staff. Work well with others from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Ability to solve practical problems and work with a variety of concrete variables in situations. Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students staff or district patrons.

Knowledge

Strong knowledge of curriculum and instruction. Knowledge of age appropriate teaching methods state curriculum framework and education code. Knowledge of Oregon laws and school reform. Knowledge of Career and Technical Education and dual credit options for high school students preferred. Knowledge of student academic and behavioral supports and interventions preferred. Knowledge of federal and state grants i.e. High School Success and other state grants.

Abilities

Positive team approach to leadership and management. Ability to motivate direct and support staff. Ability to work harmoniously with others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. In an eight-hour day employee may:

Stand/Walk None 1-4 hrs 4-6 hrs X 6-8 hrs

Sit None 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs X 5-8 hrs
Drive None X 1-3 hrs 3-5 hrs 5-8 hrs

1. Employee may use hands for repetitive:

X Single Grasping X Pushing and Pulling X Fine Manipulation

1. Employee may use feet for repetitive movement as in operating foot controls:

Yes X No

1. Employee may need to:

Bend X Frequently Occasionally Not at all
Squat X Frequently Occasionally Not at all
Climb Stairs Frequently X Occasionally Not at all
Lift Frequently X Occasionally Not at all

1. Lifting:

Sedentary Work: Lifting 10 pounds occasionally with frequent sitting and occasional standing/walking.

Light Work: Lifting 20 pounds occasionally with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

X Medium Work: Lifting 50 pounds occasionally 25 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Medium Heavy Work: Lifting 75 pounds occasionally 35 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

Heavy Work: Lifting 100 pounds occasionally 50 pounds frequently with occasional sitting and frequent standing/walking.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of responsibility skill or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the positions activities and requirements the administration reserves the right to modify and or remove duties and assign duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department.

The Forest Grove School District is an equal opportunity employer and provides services to the public on an equal opportunity basis and does not discriminate in employment or the provision of public services on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender expression gender identity national origin age disability political affiliation or belief citizenship or marital status.