Principal - FTE - McDaniel High School

Position: Principal - 1.0 FTE - McDaniel High School
Posting Timeline

This job will begin in the  School Year. Applications will be reviewed as received and the Final date to receive applications is May 22. Applicants will be notified of potential next steps the week of May 29. Posting will close on June 1.

Portland Public Schools reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.

Position Details

About the School:

McDaniel High School is a vibrant and deeply diverse community in Northeast Portland, serving students and families representing more than 30 languages and a wide range of cultural backgrounds. Rooted in a commitment to equity, respect, and inclusion, McDaniel ensures all students have access to engaging, rigorous learning experiences that prepare them for success in college, career, and community. The school offers a robust array of Advanced Placement, Dual Credit, and Career and Technical Education pathways-alongside strong performing arts, athletics, and comprehensive student support systems-creating multiple avenues for students to explore their interests and achieve at high levels.

McDaniel is a place where diversity is a strength, collaboration is central, and every student is empowered to thrive.

Basic Function:

Under administrative direction, provide instructional leadership for an Elementary, Middle, PK-8 or High school campus under administrative direction. Establish an instructional vision and focused plan for improving student achievement while narrowing the disparities between the highest and lowest performing students; supervise and support professional educators in strengthening their instructional practices; create a community of continuous learning for all staff and students;

foster a culture of high expectation, providing every student with equitable access to high quality and culturally relevant instruction; support and implement the District's Racial Equity Policy; build strong partnerships with families and community; create a safe, welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served; manage operational, technical, and school activities and staff to promote student growth.

Representative Duties:

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all employees within the classification. This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

• Promote a positive, safe and caring climate for learning; create a welcoming environment that reflects and supports the racial and ethnic diversity of the student population and communities served; communicate effectively with students, staff and parents. "E"
• Lead development, evaluation and improvement of instructional programs which provide access and support to rigorous and culturally relevant instruction for all students. "E"
• Lead development of school improvement plans with staff, parents, and community members; develop, maintain, and use information systems to track progress on school performance objectives and academic excellence indicators. "E"
• Regularly observe classroom instruction and work to improve employee performance as principle evaluator for employee evaluation systems. Ensure equitable access to curriculum standards, programs, and materials regardless of race or achievement levels. "E"
• Build a shared leadership team which reflects diverse perspectives. Develop and mentor others with an emphasis on administrative team members. "E"
• Ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process for open positions. Create a welcoming and supportive environment for new employees. "E"
• Articulate the school's vision to the community and solicit its support in accomplishing the mission; use appropriate and effective techniques to encourage community and parent involvement. "E"
• Actively engage and advocate for historically underserved families of color, including those whose first language may not be English, as essential partners in their student's education, school planning and decision-making. "E"
• Develop measurable goals for student growth; align with PPS Milestones and/or the PPS Equity Goals; collect baseline and…