Principal - Centennial High School

Job Title:

Principal
Salary: $177,544 (Estimated based on  Salary Schedule)
Contract Days: 230 Annually
Opening Date:
January 06, 2026
Closing Date:
January 27, 2026

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

Centennial School District
Invites applications for the position of:
Principal – Centennial High School

District Mission:
Collaborating in Community – Cultivating Equity – Inspiring Excellence
District Vision:
Centennial School District builds authentic relationships with our diverse community that equitably engages and honors all voices. We intentionally implement rigorous, culturally relevant, and evidence-based practices to cultivate academic excellence for each student.

Salary: $ 177, 544 (Estimated based on pending 2026-27 Salary Agreement for a 230 Day Contract)

Opening Date:
January 6, 2026, 9am
Closing Date:
For strongest consideration, January 27, 2026, 9am

Start Date:

July 1, 2026

The School:
Centennial High School is a large comprehensive high school of approximately 1,600 students and an outstanding staff who serve the needs of the diverse student body in the Centennial School District attendance area (East Metro area of Portland - located in Multnomah Co., bordering Gresham and Portland). Centennial High School has an established Professional Learning Community culture, a broad range of course offerings for students, several community partnerships, and promotes distributive leadership.

Centennial High School is seeking an instructional leader who can foster trusting, professional relationships with students, staff, families, community partners, and the school community.

Position Summary:

The Principal is the instructional leader of the school who collaborates with the staff to create an effective learning culture and climate within the school, centered around research–based, proven practices. That includes building a responsive school program and systems that promote equity, inclusion, and rigorous learning in alignment with the District Strategic Plan and state standards.

• Education:
  
  Masters Degree in Educational Administration or the equivalent. Oregon Administrator License required.
• Experience:
  
  Experience in developing, implementing, articulating, and evaluating curriculum and instructional strategies consistent with best practices. Bilingual preferred.

See complete job description (below) for full experience, skills, knowledge and abilities required for this position.

• Applicants are required to apply online through Power School School Spring. A complete application will consist of the following:
• Letter of Interest;
• Current Resume;
• Three (3) Current Letters of Recommendation;
• Unofficial Transcript(s) of undergrad/grad coursework. If employed, the candidate will be required to submit official transcripts in sealed envelopes from the institution(s);
• Copy of Oregon Administrative License (or verification of process to obtain a TSPC Oregon license).

The position of High School Principal - is to serve as the educational leader and chief executive officer of the school and, as such, to be responsible for the direction of the school’s educational program, operation of the school plant, participation in staff and student activities, and establishment of effective community relations.

• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Provide leadership in the development of the instructional program, based upon current research on effective secondary schools.
• Administer the school and its instructional program in all its facets.
• Supervise all support services, including custodial and maintenance, security, dining services, and recreational programs.
• Supervise the guidance program to enhance individual student educational growth and development.
• Supervise the school staff and be responsible for the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluation of the staff, both licensed and classified.
• Supervise, administer, and allocate the building’s financial budget and make decisions for its use.
• Establish guides for proper student conduct and maintain student discipline.
• Utilize all resources of the school and the community in…