BELC Principal

Position Information

Baker School District is currently seeking a candidate for a 1.0 FTE position of Baker Early Learning Center Principal;
Position will be located at 2725 7th Street, Baker City, OR.

This position will be a 220-day contract.

Start Date:

July 1, 2026.

The Principal works under the direction of the District Superintendent or designee and is the instructional leader of their school, responsible for establishing an instructional vision and a focused plan for improving student achievement; monitoring and supervising instruction; supporting teachers in improving their instructional practice; creating a community of continuous learning for all staff and students; and fostering a culture of high expectations for all students.

In addition, the Principal is charged with building strong partnerships with families and community, creating a safe, supportive school climate, and effectively managing operational, technical and staff issues to promote instructional progress. The Principal is directly responsible for the efficient operation of the building and learning environment.

The Principal is also a member of the Baker School District's Administrative Team and works collaboratively with the District Office Leadership Team to advance the District's Educational Vision.

• Administrative experience preferred.
• Hold or be eligible to hold an Oregon Administrator License by the first assigned workday.
• Knowledge and experience using Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching Standards.
• Master's degree or greater in Educational Leadership.

• Serves as the Kindergarten Principal of the Baker Early Learning Center.
• Assists Superintendent in the hiring, training, and assigning of the school's professional staff and supervises the school's teaching process.
• Supervises all licensed and classified staff for the school and assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the building.
• Responsible for evaluating all assigned staff members regarding their individual and group performances.
• Plans, organizes and/or directs implementation of all school activities.
• Establishes guidelines for student conduct and maintenance of student discipline.
• Supervises the enforcement of the immunization laws and provides oversight to see that health records are kept current.
• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs and to interpret Board policies and administrative directions.
• Prepare the school's budget requests and monitors expenditures of funds. Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student, parent and/or community activities, as appropriate.
• Conducts staff meetings to keep members informed of policy changes, new programs, etc.
• Keep the Superintendent and Board informed of the school's activities, concerns and programs.
• Keep abreast of developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Coordinate responsibilities with District Transportation Director involving the transportation program as necessary to your building and student needs.

• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations (GCBD/GDBD).
• Ensure compliance with District, State, and Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Superintendent and/or Board.

• Annual Salary Range is $110,483 - $134,679 (based upon 220 days) depending on years of experience based on the  Administrative Salary Schedule.
• Baker School District allows all U.S. school district administrative experience years (excluding substitute experience) to be used in placing the administrator on the salary schedule.
• Baker School District 5J offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with multiple choices available to employees. Benefits offered include medical,…