SILVER RAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
THE SEARCH
Bend-La Pine Schools welcomes applications of qualified persons interested in the position of principal at Silver Rail Elementary School. Selection procedures may include: team interview, presentation to the community, and an individual task. The district may conduct a visit to the current job site of the top candidate prior to offering the job.
Qualified applicants should apply online at: https://www.bend.k12.or.us/district/home/jobs-bls and should include:
Letter of application
Current resume, including email address
Three current letters of recommendation; including names, titles, addresses, home and office phone numbers
College transcripts
Any other supporting materials
COMPENSATION
224-day contract
Family medical, dental and vision insurance
Term life and long-term disability insurance
Professional development program and tuition reimbursement
Salary estimate (based on 2021-22 schedule): $110,078 – $118,320
Bend-La Pine Schools, unlike many districts, currently pays the employee’s portion of PERS
SELECTION TIMELINE
Position closes: March 2, 2022
Interviews: March 10, 2022
Projected start date: July 1, 2022
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Must hold, or be able to obtain, Oregon Administrative Licensure
Record of increasingly responsible positions in education
Successful teaching and administrative experience
Clear understanding of IDEA, TAG, MTSS, ELD, and Title Programs
Understanding of best practices in early literacy and mathematics
Understanding of CCSS and standardized assessments and the ability to use data to lead school improvement efforts
Effective management of school operations that support teaching and learning
Experiences with systems around diversity, equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed practices
Strong communication skills, with a focus on being an exceptional listener, highly visible and approachable to help establish positive, collaborative working relationships with and among students, staff, parents/guardians
Understands and has experience in non-exclusionary practices for student behavior that may include: Collaborative Problem Solving, Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) and Restorative Justice practices
Experience with building collaborative teams and creating a positive, professional, working environment for all
Experience in current employment practices, goal setting, and evaluation and support of staff
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Elementary school teaching experience
Elementary school administrative experience, especially large schools
Clear knowledge of elementary school scheduling, curriculum and systems
Instructional leader with a focus on elementary school best practices and enriching curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
Professional experience with leading and building cultural inclusivity with an eclectic group of students; including, but not limited to, socio-economics, ability level, TAG, Life Skills, multi-lingual, identity and gender preference
Supportive of professional development opportunities and trainings that provide staff collaboration
Listens to and advocates for staff and students
Ability to build and nurture relationships grounded in trust and compassion
ABOUT SILVER RAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Silver Rail Elementary is one of Bend-La Pine Schools’ newest elementary schools, opening its doors in the 2015-16 school year. Silver Rail is home to about 450 diverse, high achieving, learners who are engaged in a rigorous curriculum embedded in research and Best Practices. Curiosity and critical thinking are prevalent as Silver Rail staff members work with students to provide experiential and integrated learning through the Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM).
There are strong supports for students with a wide range of learning abilities, where students are an integral part of this full-inclusion model. With a commitment to positive relationship development through practicing empathy, serving others and showing compassion; Silver Rail creates a safe and inclusive environment for all students to persevere through challenges where risk taking is encouraged and celebrated.
Silver Rail staff members care deeply about their school community and strive to welcome, create and maintain positive relationships with students, families and fellow staff members. Silver Rail is fortunate to have a high level of parent and family engagement, fostering a supportive environment for students and staff members alike. At Silver Rail, “Kindness Matters” is at the core of everything they do.
DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS
Bend-La Pine Schools is the?fifth largest?school district in the state.?More than 17,500 students?attend Bend-La Pine Schools and programs.??
Bend-La Pine Schools boasts?35 schools: 17 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, two charter schools, seven middle schools and seven high schools.
Since 2000, students in Bend-La Pine Schools have continually scored?higher?on SAT tests than their peers nation- and statewide.?Students taking the SAT earned an average score of?1598, 101 points higher than their peers nationwide in 2014.?
Highly competitive extracurricular teams earned numerous state championships.
Staff award winners include Oregon’s Superintendent of the Year, Elementary Principal of the Year, High School Principal of the Year, Oregon Teacher of the year, and Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching.
The community has passed five school construction bonds in the past 20 years, providing 17 new schools and supporting facility safety and equity, along with new instructional programs for students.
Strong collaboration and networking with the community exist through School to Careers program, Safe Schools Alliance, Family Access Network with a FAN advocate in each building, and partnerships with local Parks and Recreation districts, to name a few.
A private education foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools supports K-12 education in the community.
Volunteers provide over 95,000 hours to schools annually.
Direct additional requests for information to
Andrea Wilson, Human Resources Supervisor
Human Resources Department
Phone: 541-355-1111 Fax: 541-355-1109
520 NW Wall St Bend, OR 97703
andrea.wilson@bend.k12.or.us
Application materials of final candidates may be published. Reference checks will be made and there may be a site visit of the candidate before selection.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Bend-La Pine Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Bend-La Pine Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran or military status, or the use of a service animal by a person with a disability, and provides equal access to all designated youth groups.
