High School Assistant Principal

About the Role

The High School Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader contributing to the development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of educational and student services at Hood River Valley High School.

Position Type:
Full-time

Salary: $136,710 to $139,457 for a full 220‑day contract.

• Provide leadership with the principal to support teachers in using multiple assessment tools, strategies, and data to achieve performance standards.
• Lead and promote educational equity, ensuring allocation of resources, opportunities, and access for all students.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership through regular classroom visits and personal involvement in instructional programs.
• Understand and promote sound principles of instruction.
• Facilitate communication between personnel, students, and parents to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
• Supervise and manage employees, independent contractors, substitute employees, and volunteers as directed by the principal.
• Assist in facilitating and coordinating meetings such as curriculum, safety, site council, special district committees, and staff development.
• Promote a safe and inclusive environment; provide behavioral interventions as needed.
• Prepare documentation (reports, correspondence, etc.) to support or convey information.
• Present information and assist in professional development on various topics.
• Support the principal and staff in maintaining overall school site operation.
• Coordinate continuous improvement efforts with the principal for Site Council and staff.
• Utilize data to measure school success and support action plan development.
• Support implementation of district curriculum in classrooms.
• Assist in hiring, supervising, and evaluating licensed and classified staff.
• Collaborate with district personnel and peers.
• Assist in building budget development; monitor budget portions within guidelines.
• Communicate building needs to the principal.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, the School Board, and community.
• Maintain high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Represent the school and district professionally.
• Model and enforce established policies, regulations, and protocols.
• Attend work regularly and be punctual.
• Perform work beyond a 40‑hour week when required.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Instruct students in classrooms and various settings when necessary.
• Attend and support parent organization activities to fund‑raise for school projects.
• Assist district and building staff as requested.

• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Education or Administration.
• Administrative experience at the building level preferred.
• Successful classroom teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated independent work, task organization, safety enforcement, and decision‑making.
• Strong collaboration skills with diverse backgrounds and effective communication in English; verbal Spanish preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and operational procedures.
• Strong written communication for reports and correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, proportions, percentages).
• Problem‑solving skills in standardized situations.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet, social media, and websites.
• Organizational and time‑management skills; ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain insurability under district vehicle insurance.
• CPR/First Aid certification desirable.

• Drug screening for illegal substances under federal law.
• Nationwide criminal history verification for job‑related convictions.

HOOD RIVER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Disabled persons may contact Hood River County School District at 541‑387‑5016 for additional information or assistance. Speech or hearing‑impaired persons may contact Hood River County School District for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 1‑800‑735‑2900.