Portland Christian Schools is seeking a dynamic Christian Education leader to fill our Elementary Principal position. 

Overview

The Elementary School Principal oversees the daily administrative and educational operations of the Elementary School that contains Early Childhood Education (ECE) through grade 5.  The Principal is hired by the Superintendent and is approved by the Board of Trustees.  The Principal shall report regularly to the Superintendent and shall attend the monthly meetings of the Board of Trustees.  The Principal shall maintain regular contact and good working relationships with the administrative team, PCS families, faculty, staff, students, and all related school organizations and vendors.  The Principal shall also handle all matters of concern and dispute relative to ECE through grade 5.

Spiritual Leadership

• Maintain a vital, personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ through regular church attendance, personal prayer and Bible study
• Actively hold forth the Mission, Vision, Core Values, Philosophy, and Goals of Portland Christian Schools (see https://www.pcschools.org/apps/pages/Foundations)
• Model integrity, responsibility, maturity, and respect for those in authority, all staff, students and parents
• Be a Christian role model for all staff, students and parents

Responsibilities

Administer and oversee general operations for Portland Christian Elementary School, including:

• Oversee class scheduling, teaching load, and classroom balance
• Manage the school calendar for the Elementary School
• Coordinate Elementary Calendar with other school events and activities including the secondary campus
• Supervise all school records for the Elementary School
• Supervise the production and regular review of Parent-Student Handbook
• Prepare the annual Elementary School budget for submission to the Superintendent for approval
• Actively participate in implementing and monitoring the annual Elementary School budget and expenditures
• Initiate and maintain appropriate communications from the school to parents
• Prepare and deliver reports as required
• Resolve conflicts among students/parents/community members/faculty and staff
• Oversee student discipline in all aspects as outlined in the Parent-Student Handbook
• Act as a liaison between the Elementary School and all relevant groups

  Lead, encourage, support and discipline Elementary School faculty and staff, including:

• Plan and prepare orientation and in-service presentations
• Oversee and encourage faculty professional development
• Continually work with teachers to improve their performance
• Initiate and maintain appropriate meeting schedule and communications with faculty and staff
• Supervise office staff
• Provide in-house conflict resolution, mediation and reconciliation
• Transmit faculty/staff concerns to the appropriate individuals or bodies
• Work with department heads on all aspects of departmental operations, including resolving conflicts and issues as needed
• Encourage faculty and staff spiritual renewal and growth
• Evaluate faculty and staff in accordance with the Superintendent’s expectations
• Provide recommendations to the Superintendent for hiring and termination of faculty and staff
• Develop and implement plans of assistance for faculty and staff as needed

Supervise programs at the Elementary School, including:

• Oversee all programs; authorize appropriate program changes
• Oversee all curriculum, including evaluating, approving, and upgrading all curricular and supplemental instructional materials; authorize appropriate curricular changes in accordance with school policy
• Oversee all activities, including chapels, ancillary programs, extracurricular programs, trips, and transportation
• Oversee parent-led committees
• Prepare and submit all accreditation reports (ACSI, NASC, CITA, NCPSA) as necessary to maintain accreditations
• Interview families/students for admission, provide regular status reports to the superintendent
• Other responsibilities as necessary and proper for the fulfillment of the PCS mission, Vision, Core Values, Philosophy, and Goals as stated in the Board Policy Manual

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree in Education or Administration
• ACSI certification - required within 30 days of hire
• Administrator credential, preferred
• Four years' experience as an elementary teacher, preferred

Other Expectations

• Pass a background check
• Sign the PCS Statement of Faith and Declaration of Moral Integrity
• 1st Aid, CPR, Blood borne pathogen training
• Adult Youth Contact training
• Enroll in the Oregon Criminal History Registry
• Possess computer skills in internet navigation and usage, word processing, spreadsheet software, and computer software applications to create, manipulate, and edit programs
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clearly and informatively
• Must demonstrate skill in problem solving, time management, critical thinking, active listening, interaction and cooperation
• Expected to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality
• Must log and approve monthly time and attendance
• Minimal travel required

Salary

$50,000 - 58,000 annually, commensurate with education, experience, and credentials

Benefits

• Employee and family health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Full tuition benefits, ECE – 12
• 12 sick days, 11 holidays, 25 vacation days annually