Employment Opportunity
Title: Junior High - High School Assistant Principal
Posting Date: May 27, 2025
Application Due: Open until filled
Classification: Administrative, Regular, Full-Time Position
Grades/Location: Grades 6–12, High School
Start Date: August 1, 2025
Hours/Days: 8 hours per day; 220 days per year including 7 paid holidays
Salary: $109,678 – $118,628
Benefits: Comprehensive benefit package with PERS pickup
The Dayton School District is seeking a Junior High - High School Assistant Principal to support leadership across grades 6–12. This role supports the building principal in leading academic, behavioral, and operational excellence in both junior high and high school settings. The ideal candidate is a student-centered and community-driven leader dedicated to equity, safety, and student achievement.
District Overview:
Dayton School District is located in western Oregon’s scenic Mid-Willamette Valley between McMinnville and Newberg. Serving approximately 1,000 students across a Grade School, Junior High (grades 6–8), and High School (grades 9–12), Dayton is a rural district with a strong sense of community and commitment to educational excellence.
Position Description:
Promote a safe, inclusive, and welcoming school culture
Support students and staff with behavior interventions and restorative practices
Assist in managing school operations, including discipline, attendance, and supervision
Contribute to instructional leadership, coaching, and professional development
Help lead school improvement planning aligned with district initiatives
Support extracurricular and athletic program coordination
Serve as a liaison to families and community partners
Support systems for monitoring student progress and closing achievement gaps
Promote a positive school climate and high expectations for all
Assist with evaluations and support of certified and classified staff
Participate in emergency planning and safety protocol implementation
Minimum Qualifications:
Current Oregon Administrative License or eligible for licensure
Master’s Degree in Education or related field
Minimum five (5) years of teaching experience, ideally at the secondary level
Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience in K–12 education
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting and strengthening athletics, activities, and CTE programs
Background in trauma-informed care, equity, and restorative practices
Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Application Procedure:
Online Application Required:
https://www.daytonk12.org/our-district/employment-opportunites
Required Materials:
Professional Resume
Letter of Interest
Five Professional References
Three Letters of Recommendation
Copy of Oregon Administrative and Teaching Licenses (front and back)
Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts
Completion of required online trainings
Contact Information:
Molly Arce, District Secretary
Phone: 503.864.2215 ext. 302
Email: molly.arce@dayton.k12.or.us
Position is open until filled.
Dayton School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted: 05.27.2025 Job# 252614
