Bend-La Pine Schools invites all qualified persons interested in the position of Principal at Bend Senior High School to apply. Bend Senior High School is a comprehensive high school, grades 9-12, located in east Bend. With more than 100 years of tradition and many local alumni, Bend Senior High School has developed strong ties among students, staff, and the community. The school is especially known for its signature programs in International Baccalaureate and Career Technical Education. Its performing arts and athletic teams are award-winning. Bend Senior High graduates represent their school at colleges and universities across the nation, including highly selective post-secondary institutions. The projected enrollment for the 2014-15 school year is 1,670 students.
The District will conduct a visit to the current job site of the top candidate prior to offering the position. The successful candidate will assume the position July 1, 2014 and will report to the Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education.
REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
• Letter of Application
• Current resume, including email address
• Three current letters of recommendation with complete contact information
• Official or unofficial college transcripts
• Any other supporting materials
SELECTION TIMELINES
Initial Application Deadline.......................... April 3, 2014
Interviews ................................................ April 9, 2014
Projected Starting Date............................. July 1, 2014
COMPENSATION
• 238 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 13/14 schedule: $106,780 - $113,187
Unlike many districts, Bend-La Pine Schools currently pays the
employee’s portion of PERS bringing the comparable total compensation
to a range of $113,187 - $119,978
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Hold or qualify for appropriate Oregon administrative license
Minimum three years experience as a high school administrator; a strong high school teaching background
A clear vision of the high school instruction program; understanding high school issues
Ability to lead school improvement efforts informed by data that produce high achievement results
Strong communication skills that establish positive, collaborative working relationships with and among students, staff, parents and the community
Effective management of school operations to support teaching and learning
Understanding effective educational programming, including English language development, talented and gifted, International Baccalaureate, career-technical education, special education, and teen parent program
Expertise in personnel selection, management, evaluation, and staff development
Strong fiscal manager; ability to marshal limited resources to meet student and school needs
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Facilitator of ideas; ability to articulate and develop a shared vision within the school community
Ability to create and foster a safe, student-centered culture where high expectations and learning are valued
Understanding of the role of instructional technologies
Supporter of co- and extracurricular programs and activities
Experience in multiple school settings or districts
Experience in working with a diverse student body
Bilingual and / or bicultural (Spanish)
PERSONAL TRAITS
Collaborative yet decisive decision-maker; consensus builder
High ethical and professional standards; firm in personal values and direction
Genuinely respectful of and values staff, students and parents
Good listener and communicator; approachable
Sense of humor
Highly visible in classrooms within the school, and at events
Innovative and supports risk-taking
A problem solver
Direct additional requests for information to:
Deena Wegner ~ Hiring Specialist
Office Phone: (541) 355-1103
Application materials will remain confidential. Reference checks will be made.
Reasonable accomodations for the application and interview process will be provded on request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Bend-La Pine Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer
