K-12 Assistant Principal 1.0 FTE
Gresham, OR - USA
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Job Summary
240 Days
The K12 Assistant Principal supports students families and staff in creating a positive and engaging online learning experience at Metro East Web Academy. This position works closely with teachers counselors student support staff and administration to strengthen student engagement academic success attendance and overall school culture.
The Assistant Principal helps support the day-to-day operations of the school while building strong relationships with students and families supporting staff and helping move school initiatives forward in a collaborative and student-centered way.
- Support high-quality online instruction aligned with state standards and MEWA expectations
- Collaborate with teachers to improve student engagement attendance and academic growth
- Support the thoughtful use of instructional technology and emerging tools including AI-supported resources
- Participate in classroom observations coaching conversations and instructional feedback
- Assist with planning and facilitating professional development related to online teaching and student engagement
- Help maintain consistency in Canvas course design and virtual instructional practices
- Support schoolwide attendance and engagement efforts
- Monitor student participation and help develop intervention plans for students who are struggling to engage
- Work collaboratively with teachers counselors mentors SPED ESOL and student support staff to identify barriers impacting student success
- Help build systems that promote student connection belonging and persistence in an online setting
- Support restorative relationship-based approaches to student behavior and discipline
- Collaborate closely with SPED 504 ESOL counseling mentor and student success teams
- Support compliance related to special education and student support services
- Help coordinate academic behavioral attendance and social-emotional interventions
- Promote equitable access to learning opportunities and supports for all students
- Build positive collaborative relationships with students and families
- Support family outreach related to attendance academic progress and student well-being
- Assist families in navigating online learning systems and expectations
- Help facilitate outreach and family engagement opportunities
- Respond to family and community concerns in a timely and solutions-focused manner
- Help foster a positive collaborative and supportive staff culture
- Participate in hiring onboarding mentoring and supporting staff
- Support collaboration and communication across departments
- Facilitate meetings committees and collaborative problem-solving teams as assigned
- Encourage innovation creativity and continuous improvement
- Support implementation of school policies procedures and state requirements
- Assist with compliance related to attendance instructional time and student documentation
- Help maintain systems that support organization communication and accountability in an online environment
- Support student discipline processes aligned with MEWA policies and restorative practices
- Masters degree in Educational Leadership or related field
- Valid Oregon Administrative License
- Valid Oregon Teaching License preferred
- Minimum of 35 years of successful teaching experience
- Experience in online blended alternative or innovative learning environments preferred
- Experience supporting diverse student populations including SPED 504 ESOL and credit recovery options
- Prior leadership experience such as instructional coach department lead dean or program coordinator preferred
- Understanding of virtual learning environments and online instructional best practices
- Experience with Canvas Zoom Synergy Google Workspace and related technology tools
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with students families and staff
- Commitment to equity inclusion and student-centered decision-making
- Ability to analyze data related to attendance engagement and student success
- Flexible organized and solutions-oriented approach to leadership
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Approachable relationship-centered and positive
- Collaborative and team-oriented
- Calm organized and adaptable
- Innovative and growth-minded
- Strong advocate for students families and staff
- Committed to supporting staff well-being and professional growth
- In-person two days per week with the remainder of work completed remotely
- Requires regular use of Canvas Zoom Google Workspace and other digital communication tools
- In-person meetings trainings testing sessions in-service days and school events may be required
The K12 Assistant Principal supports MEWAs commitment to:
- Breaking through barriers on education
- Personalized and flexible learning opportunities
- Strong relationships with students and families
- Equitable and inclusive practices
- Innovation in online teaching and learning
- Student engagement persistence and long-term success
- A growth-mind set approach to supporting both students and staff
Required Experience:
Staff IC