POSITION: Principal
LOCATION: Centennial Middle School
FTE: 1.0
SALARY: $150,421 - $153,121 (based on 2024-25 salary schedule; 2025-26)
CONTRACT DAYS: 230 Annually
START DATE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
OPENING DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
FOR STRONGEST CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY: Monday, June 16, 2025
THE SCHOOL: Centennial Middle School serves approximately 850 students in grades 6–8 and is located in the East Metro area of Portland, within Multnomah County and adjacent to the cities of Gresham and Portland. As part of the Centennial School District, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that reflects the diversity of its student population. With a professional staff of approximately 60 members, Centennial Middle School upholds a well-established Professional Learning Community (PLC) framework, supports regular collaboration among educators, and promotes a model of distributive leadership to enhance instructional practice and student outcomes.
Centennial Middle School is seeking an instructional leader who can foster trusting, professional relationships with students, staff, families, community partners, and the school community.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Principal of Centennial Middle School serves as the visionary instructional leader, responsible for cultivating a dynamic, inclusive, and achievement-oriented learning environment. In collaboration with a staff, the Principal fosters a school culture grounded in evidence-based instructional practices and continuous improvement. This role includes leading the implementation of high-quality professional development in partnership with the Curriculum and Student Learning Department, ensuring alignment with the District’s Strategic Plan, state academic standards, and the diverse needs of the student community. The Principal is instrumental in advancing the academic success and well-being of all students through innovative leadership, strategic planning, and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Masters Degree in Educational Administration or the equivalent. Oregon Administrator License required.
Experience: Experience in developing, implementing, articulating and evaluating curriculum and instructional strategies consistent with best practices. Bilingual preferred.
See the complete job description (attached) for full experience, skills, knowledge and abilities required for this position.
APPLYING:
For strongest consideration, please submit application materials to the Human Resources Department by Monday, June 16, 2025. Applicants are required to apply online through PowerSchool SchoolSpring. A complete application will consist of the following:
1) Letter of Interest;
2) Current Resume;
3) Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation;
4) Unofficial Transcript(s) of undergrad/grad coursework. If employed, the candidate will be required to submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes from the institution(s);
5) Copy of Oregon Administrative License (or verification of process to obtain a TSPC Oregon license).
Centennial School District practices equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, age, veteran's status, genetic information, and disability if the employee is able to perform the essential functions of the position.
