Bend-La Pine Schools is encouraging exceptional candidates to apply for the position of Principal at Elk Meadow Elementary School. Elk Meadow Elementary School is located in southwest Bend and is projected to have approximately 500 students for the 2014-15 school year. New housing developments and continued growth bring exciting new demographics to the Elk Meadow neighborhood. Elk Meadow Elementary has consistently been a high performing school and has received exceptional ratings from the Oregon Department of Education.
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 Elementary 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 8, 2014
Interviews .................................................. April 15, 2014
Projected Starting Date............................... July 1, 2014
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 14/15 schedule: $94,461 - $100,128
Unlike many districts, Bend-La Pine Schools currently pays the
employee’s portion of PERS bringing the comparable total compensation
to a range of $100,129 - $106136
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Hold or qualified for appropriate Oregon Administrative license
• Record of increasingly responsible education positions, including site leadership experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive experience as an elementary classroom teacher
Knowledge of best practices in literacy and mathematics instruction
Demonstrated success in working with students and families from diverse backgrounds
Experience with EBISS
Knowledge of special education programming, instructional practices, and laws
Experience with integration of curricula and program development
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Collaborative decision making
Relationship building
Organizational skills
Appreciation of the arts
Flexibility
Sense of humor
Ability to synthesize information and establish priorities
Warmth and approachability
Systems thinking
Accessibility
To apply, please visit our website at www.bend.k12.or.us and click on the employment tab.
Application materials will remain confidential. Reference checks will be made.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be
provided on request and as required in accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990.
Bend-La Pine Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
