Principal, Education Administration

Humbolt Elementary Principal & K–6 Special Services Director

Grant School District 3 – Humbolt Elementary, Canyon City, Oregon

Open in Google Maps

Job : 5501868
Final date to receive applications: Mar 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted: Jan 16, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $123,827 – $132,456 per Year
Benefits: Education stipend ($1,000 for MA + 45 credits or $2,000 for a Doctorate), district‑paid PERS and life insurance, $50/month technology stipend, professional development up to $2,500 annually, insurance cap $1,750 for SY 2026–27

The Elementary Principal & K–6 Special Services Director serves as the instructional, operational, and administrative leader for Humbolt Elementary School and Seneca Elementary School and provides district‑level leadership for K–6 Special Education programs. This position requires the ability to lead two elementary schools while overseeing specialized instructional, behavioral programs and advancing district strategic improvement goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or related field
• Current and valid Oregon Administrator License
• Minimum five (5) years of successful experience in K–6 education
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in a building‑level or district‑level administrative role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extensive Special Education knowledge and experience
• Knowledge of Response to Intervention Program and PBIS in elementary schools
• Working knowledge of current theory, research, and effective practices in instruction, staff development, student assessment, program evaluation, and school improvement
• Knowledge of Oregon laws, policies, administrative rules, and model programs related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and evaluation
• Demonstrated leadership in developing and fully implementing quality programs
• Understanding of current education policies and budget as set forth by state & federal guidelines
• Working knowledge of instructional media and technology
• Knowledge of K-6 curriculum standards and current best instructional practices
• Knowledge of Title 1 regulations and reporting
• Ability to multi‑task in supervision, evaluation, facilities while managing multiple certified and classified employees
• Holds a current First Aid/CPR card or willing to obtain by hire date

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience leading instructional improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Oregon Department of Education requirements, Division 22 standards, and Board policy governance
• Extensive working knowledge of Special Education law and compliance, including IDEA, Section 504, IEP development, placement decisions, and dispute resolution
• Experience supervising specialized programs including SLD, behavior, and life skills classrooms
• Demonstrated leadership within an MTSS/RtI framework, including tiered academic and behavioral supports
• Proven ability to analyze and use quantitative and qualitative data to guide instructional, behavioral, and programmatic decision‑making
• Strong communication, collaboration, organizational, and leadership skills

School Leadership and Operations

• Provide instructional and administrative leadership for two elementary campuses
• Supervise, assign, and evaluate certified and classified staff in accordance with district procedures and collective bargaining agreements
• Ensure safe, orderly, and effective school operations
• Serve as the primary administrator for parent, staff, and community concerns
• Recommend and revise policies, procedures, and practices supporting effective school operations

Instructional Leadership and Improvement

• Lead curriculum implementation and instructional practices aligned to state standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor school and district strategic improvement plans
• Use academic, behavioral, and attendance data to guide school improvement efforts
• Support MTSS/RtI implementation for academic and behavioral supports
• Conduct staff evaluations in accordance with district systems

K–6 Special Services Administration

• Serve as District K–6 Special Education Director
• Oversee Special Education…