Interim High School Principal

Position Title : Interim High School Principal

Location : Nestucca Valley School District

Contract Days : Duration of the 2025-26 School Year

Reports To : Superintendent

FLSA Status : Exempt

Salary : Per Contract

INTRO :

Step into a leadership role where your impact will be felt across an entire community. Nestucca Valley School District is seeking an inspiring Interim High School Principal to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our students. As a small rural district on the Oregon Coast, we offer a unique blend of close-knit community, supportive colleagues, and the chance to lead a school where relationships truly matter. Here, you won't just influence a building-you'll influence a generation.

Nestled in one of Oregon's most picturesque regions, our district is surrounded by forests, rivers, and ocean vistas that inspire reflection and renewal. Educators here enjoy the balance of meaningful professional challenge and the natural beauty that draws people to the coast. With strong district support, a dedicated staff, and a community that deeply values its schools, this is a place where leaders can do their best work.

This role is an opportunity for a collaborative, student-centered administrator to guide instructional practice, foster a positive school culture, and help elevate a high school that serves as the heart of its community. If you're ready to bring your experience, creativity, and passion for students to a district that will value your leadership, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping what's possible.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

The interim high school principal serves as the instructional leader and chief administrator of the high school. The principal is responsible for implementing and adhering to all federal, state and district policies, regulations and procedures. Areas of responsibility include directing and administering all educational programs and activities, student supports, planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, student activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, facilities operations, school climate and community relations for the building.

This position requires demonstrated expertise in educational programs, curriculum, pedagogy, professional development, and culturally sustaining instructional strategies. This position also requires directly related administrative experience to ensure success in a high school leadership role. This administrative experience includes the ability to lead collaboratively, support and promote diversity, foster a student-centered approach leading to student engagement and success, and the ability to create and maintain an emotionally healthy and physically safe school culture. This position requires strong communication and relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required :

• A valid State of Oregon Administrative License appropriate for the position
• A Master's Degree with preferred emphasis in Education
• Successful experience in K-12 Administration
• The ability to work well in a team environment
• The ability to follow oral and written instructions
• The ability to effectively work, support, and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures and / or backgrounds
• The ability to work harmoniously with others
• Proficient oral and written communication skills in English
• Proficient in the use of computer and Internet based applications, including but not limited to email and systems applications
• The ability to learn new automated systems as they are brought online by the District

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

MANAGEMENT

DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Salary and work year to be according to the current negotiated contract.

EVALUATION :

Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with provisions of Board policy.

WORKPLACE EXPECTIATIONS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note : This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time, as it deems advisable.

Nestucca Valley School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of NVSD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans' status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.

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. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Officer at 503-392-3194 x408 for additional information or assistance. Speech / Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.