Interim High School Principal

Interim High School Principal – 2026‑2027 School Year

Job : 5810792

Final date to receive applications: July 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re‑Posted: July 1, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: July 27, 2026

Position

Start Date:

July 27, 2026

FTE/Calendar: 1.0 FTE/255 day contract year

Annual Salary for 2026‑2027: $165,963 – $178,724

Benefits: Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance, cell phone stipend, tuition assistance, and a 6% district‑paid employee contribution to PERS, upon eligibility

Applications will be accepted through July 12, 2026. Interviews will take place between July 20‑22, 2026.

Provide innovative, visionary and courageous leadership, and assume full responsibility for developing and maintaining a focused plan for improving student achievement within a comprehensive educational environment.

• Committed to the pursuit of excellence:
  Demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully as a building leader and supervisor.
• Committed to providing innovation and leadership toward reaching extraordinary results in a comprehensive educational environment.
• Engaging change agent striving for exceptional results in staff and student performance.
• Personal and professional honesty and integrity with strong ethical and moral standards.
• Visible in the school and active in the Sherwood community as well as the region’s larger educational community.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a team builder and a team player.
• Innovative and creative problem‑solving abilities, engaging others in decision‑making, and willing to assume responsibility for decisions.
• Strong supporter of all staff and students.
• A strong work ethic.

Essential duties of this position include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership and technical assistance for the high school in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment, evaluation, school improvement, and instructional technology.
• Collects and analyzes data, assesses needs, evaluates student progress, and plans strategically to improve student achievement.
• Establishes and employs effective communication strategies between District Office, staff and the parent community.
• Establishes student, staff, and parent councils as necessary to assure communication among the various school and community groups and provide a systematic avenue for the discussion of school programs, practices, and policies by all interested people in these groups.
• Develops and manages the school budget, organizes resources, and provides effective delivery of resources and services to the school.
• Facilitates decision‑making processes.
• Implements Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the schools.
• Keeps the Superintendent and Executive Team informed of the school’s activities and/or potential problems.
• Establishes and maintains a systematic plan for keeping of students’ records.
• Devises plans which assure safe conduct of students and staff, including training for fire, earthquake, and/or other emergencies which may arise.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by participating in professional development opportunities.
• Serves as a collaborative team player with staff, co‑workers and supervisors.
• Provides for the establishment of guidelines for proper student conduct and discipline.
• Works with various members of the District administrative staff on school issues that support schools, students, staff, and activities such as Transportation, Special Programs, Nutrition Services, and others.
• Participates in appropriate District meetings as may be required.
• Stays abreast of changes and 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.
• Develops and implements an annual school improvement plan that supports the values and strategic plan of the District.
• Be responsible for the detailed organization of the school and for the assignment of duties to the…