Assistant Principal

RIVERDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

Riverdale School District is seeking an experienced High School Principal for the 2026-27 school year. This is a full-time position working a 230-day calendar. The 2026-27 salary range is $ - $

Job Title:

Assistant Principal

Role Characteristics:

• Exempt Licensed Administrator
• Full-time position
• Evaluated annually by the Superintendent

• Instructional Leadership
• Support the Principal in implementing the school's vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Supervise and evaluate assigned staff members and support professional growth through coaching, feedback, and collaboration.
• Assist in monitoring instructional practices, student achievement, and school improvement efforts.
• Support curriculum implementation and instructional initiatives aligned with district priorities.

• Oversee and coordinate Section 504 processes, including facilitating meetings, ensuring compliance, maintaining documentation, and partnering with families and staff to support student accommodations.
• Collaborate with special education staff and administrators to support effective implementation of special education services and compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Participate in and support meetings related to special education, student services, intervention planning, and student support.
• Support the Principal in the oversight and implementation of the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), including intervention systems, progress monitoring, data analysis, and data-based decision making.
• Collaborate with counselors, learning specialists, teachers, and support staff to ensure students receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports.

• Facilitate communication among staff, students, families, and community members to evaluate situations, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
• Support school-wide behavior systems, restorative practices, and positive school climate initiatives.
• Intervene in occurrences of inappropriate behavior and support students in developing successful interpersonal and self-management skills.
• Assist with student discipline and behavior support in accordance with district policies and procedures.

• Support the school's day-to-day operations and help maintain a safe, efficient, and positive learning environment.
• Assist with master scheduling, school-wide event planning, and coordination of programs, activities, and special events.
• Oversee assigned operational functions, including supervision, safety procedures, facilities coordination, and special projects.
• Facilitate and attend meetings to coordinate initiatives, gather feedback, and ensure implementation of school and district goals.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, presentations, and other documentation as needed.
• Attend district and community meetings as assigned.
• Support the Principal in maintaining overall school site operations and strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Oregon Administrative License or the ability to obtain one upon hire.
• Administrative leadership experience preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of MTSS, Section 504 processes, special education collaboration, student behavior systems, and instructional leadership.
• Experience facilitating teams, leading change initiatives, and building positive relationships with students, families, and staff preferred.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Knowledge of instructional best practices, school improvement processes, and student support systems.
• Ability to analyze and utilize data to support continuous improvement efforts.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• Knowledge of Oregon education law, district policy, Section 504 requirements, and special education procedures.

Riverdale School District…