Elementary Administrator

Elementary Administrator

SCAPPOOSE SD 1J OTTO H PETERSEN ELEM SCHOOL - Scappoose, Oregon

Job : 5506413

Final date to receive applications: Apr 01, 2026 4:30 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jan 21, 2026 8:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

Position Type: Full Time

Salary: $121,531 to $149,468 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration >
Principal/Dean/Head of School

Scappoose School District is located approximately 20 minutes North of Portland. It has five schools; three elementary, one middle, and one high school. Scappoose also has two charter schools with a total student population of approximately 2200.

Otto Petersen Elementary School (Grades 4-6) is looking for a new, talented leader for the  school year.

APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:

• Administrative application
• Current resume
• Copy of valid Oregon Administrative certificate
• 3 Letters of recommendation – current within past two years
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for hire

• Final date to receive applications
  :
  April 1, 2026
• Interviews tentative
  :
  Week of April 13, 2026
• Contract Begins
  :
  July 1, 2026

• Starting Salary: $121,531-$149,468 (final TBD at conclusion of negotiations and dependent upon experience)
• 225 day contract
• Generous benefit package including monthly TSA contribution

• Current Oregon administrative license
• Record of positions in education with increasing responsibility
• Successful certified and administrative experience
• Demonstrate skill and leadership in the management of personnel
• Experience with school improvement and staff development programs
• Understanding of Oregon and Federal educational laws and regulations
• Demonstrated understanding and experience with PBIS and RTI
• Leader for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts in line with local, state, federal, board, and District policies and goals

• Classroom teaching background in building level education
• Knowledge of elementary school environment
• Experience working and supervising PLCs
• Understanding of current trends in education
• Demonstrated understanding of teaching and learning best practices

• Creative thinker, interested in facing the challenge of moving education forward in today’s world
• Problem solver, comfortable using analysis, collaboration, and persistence
• Ability to articulate a clear vision and facilitate its implementation
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to be proactive and positive with staff in difficult situations
• Excellent communication skills; ability to work harmoniously with others
• Ability to create a positive culture, characterized by trust, shared leadership, mentoring, and respect
• Sense of humor

Scappoose School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Veterans must submit DD Form 214 or 215 to establish Veterans preference eligibility. See policy GBA-AR for details

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required