• Job Description

  Req#: 8641
  Assistant Principal - Lowrie Primary School Please note: Salary listed does not include a yet to be determined cost of living adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District also pays the 6% PERS pickup on employee's behalf. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and exemplifies the diversity of our staff and our students. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job posting. Our district is interested in finding the best candidate for the position, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t believe you meet every job qualification listed. A Leadership Opportunity: An opportunity to join a team of administrators in a dynamic and high-performing 21st century primary school that is guided by the essential question: How do we create learning communities for the greatest thinkers and most thoughtful people... for the world? Lowrie Primary School is a high-performing school that includes a Dual Language Program. The school is dedicated to each student’s personal and academic success. The district is seeking a talented individual who is passionate about making an impact on the lives of all students by preparing them for success as global and contributing citizens. The Assistant Principal will be a transformational instructional leader. This leader would focus on quality in regards to teaching, learning, equity, curriculum, school culture, student success, and parent engagement. We are seeking an administrator to work with vision, leadership, creative energy, and a commitment to collaboration with colleagues, students, parents, community. Personal qualities should include a passion for primary school students, equity, integrity, outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership and management abilities, political astuteness, everyday common sense, and a personal style that engenders trust and respect. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ethic of excellence in learning and research, collaborative teaming, shared decision-making, and engagement in thinking about school leadership. The West Linn-Wilsonville School District The West Linn-Wilsonville School District supports children in the cities of West Linn, Wilsonville, and a rural portion of Clackamas County. The district is a K-12 public school system supporting 16 schools and 1 charter school that serves over 9,000 students. The community shapes our children's future with knowledge, hope, tradition, and vision. We hold the following beliefs and values as the foundation of education for our next generation. The community shapes our children's future with knowledge and hope, with tradition and vision. We hold the following beliefs as the foundation of education for our next generation. Personalized Learning to increase student performance through purposeful experience and reflection, integrating multiple ways of knowing and expressing understanding. Passion for excellence and the development of individual expertise and craftsmanship. Individual and Collaborative Effort knowing that what we do makes a difference for ourselves and our world. Personal and Social Responsibility, extending interpersonal concern to the future and stewardship for the Earth and its inhabitants. An Ethical Spirit, the commitment to integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, justice, and compassion. Continuous Improvement, reflecting a desire to continually improve. Respect and appreciate the richness that diversity of culture, beliefs, ideas, and experience offers an interdependent community. The Family as the primary support for the learner, while expanding the circle of support through business and community partnerships. Qualities/Characteristics of a Primary School Assistant Principal The ability to create and sustain a school culture that nurtures high expectations, a commitment to personal and academic excellence, and to foster growth mindset. An optimistic, energetic, tenacious, and dynamic perspective. The ability to create and sustain engaging and positive relationships with students and adults. The ability to instill a culture of reason, trust, fairness, respect, civility, community, discipline and a commitment to personal and professional integrity. A commitment to collaborative leadership and shared decision-making. A commitment to developing and fostering a climate of intellectual diversity, debate, and inquiry among staff and students. A commitment to culturally responsive and inclusive practice resulting in equitable outcomes for all students. The ability to hire, develop, and engage a diverse staff and school community in the processes necessary for continual school improvement. Bilingual in Spanish a plus. Responsibilities The Assistant Principal will work with the Principal and other Administrators focusing on key areas of school leadership; equity; instructional leadership; school culture, student support and management; parent engagement, teacher and staff quality. The Assistant Principal’s responsibilities include: School Leadership Consistently ensure the highest standards of quality for all aspects of the school. Ensure all staff, systems and programs are implemented effectively, to achieve goals. Instructional Leadership Assist with scheduling and class assignments, curriculum, lesson planning, professional development, assessment and accountability. Create a welcoming, disciplined and joyful school culture with high standards of behavior and a culture of respect and kindness. Teacher and Staff Quality Assist in leading faculty and staff, including communication, motivation, development, hiring and evaluation. School Culture Develop and promote culturally responsive practices, a strong sense of belonging, continuous improvement, high expectations and innovation necessary for closing opportunity gaps and increasing student achievement. Commitment to developing strong, collaborative relationships among staff and teacher teams, as well as active and meaningful relationships between student caregivers and staff. Promote the understanding that all students can learn and will learn. Parent Engagement and Satisfaction Engage in effective and excellent parent communication and outreach Maintain welcoming and positive relations with parents, ensuring that families are involved, supportive, supported and satisfied. EDUCATION: Administrative License. COMPENSATION: Compensation: $125,000. A complete benefits package is offered. District paid PERS. It is the policy of the West Linn-Wilsonville Board of Education and School District (WLWV) that no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veterans' status, genetic information, or disability shall occur if the employee with or without reasonable accommodation, is able to perform the essential functions of the position. These protections apply to students, employees, and other members of the public. West Linn-Wilsonville School District is committed to equal access and equal opportunity in all activities/services, educational programs, and employment. Persons having questions regarding equal opportunity and nondiscrimination should contact the Director of Human Resources at the West Linn-Wilsonville School District, 503-673-7095.

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  The West Linn-Wilsonville School District serves nearly 10,000 K-12 students across 16 schools. Visit https://t.co/icM1yNJ1PV for more information.

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