Principal - FTE - Lewis Elementary School

Position: Principal - 1.0 FTE - Lewis Elementary 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 June 12th. Applicants will be notified of potential next steps the week of June 15th.

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

Position Details

Portland Public Schools (PPS) is seeking talented people from diverse backgrounds and experiences to lead change and inspire PPS students. At PPS, every employee, despite having different roles, is an educator. We hope to attract talented educators who model the core PPS Educator Essentials . With the District's focus on eliminating systemic racism and its adverse impact on student learning, we seek to hire individuals who bring to our district a deep commitment to racial equity and social justice.

The District is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all its educational and employment activities. The District prohibits discrimination based on perceived or actual race; national or ethnic origin; color; sex; religion; age; sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; pregnancy; marital status; veteran's status; familial status; economic status or source of income; mental or physical disability or perceived disability; or military service.

504 Coordinator:
Katie Loewen, ,  x63337
ADA Coordinator:
Jey Buno, ,
Director of Civil Rights:
Dr. Bobby Cruz, ,

Accessibility Statement

About the School:

Meriwether Lewis K-5 Elementary School is located in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland. Lewis sits on a parcel of land where orchards and gardens grew. The legacy of this is reflected in the various garden spaces  Lewis staff and community bring their mission for every student to reality by nurturing personal growth within a supportive community and working to encourage curiosity, seek innovation, and embrace inclusion.

Lewis is committed to a strong literacy and mathematics program. Specialized support in reading and math are provided in addition to regular classroom instruction. Programs include weekly music classes, Physical Education, Art, Library, and Reed College Science partnership.

Lewis has an active PTA that helps sponsor and support many school wide activities. The Lewis staff are committed to a high level of parent involvement and are proud of the high level of parent participation and support. Lastly, Lewis Elementary School has been acknowledged with an Oregon Sustainable School Award for their work in the area of Healthy, Safe Students and Staff.

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…