Posting Opens: Friday, September 18 , 2026Application Review Begins: Monday, September 28, 2026 Posting Closes: Open Until Filled**Submit your application materials by 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 27, 2026 in order to be considered during the initial application review process.Salary and Benefits Salary begins at $111,798 to $134,392 (based on 2026-27 salary schedule) depending on education/experience plus a generous benefit plan including stipends for TSA, Mileage and Cell Phone. The salary will be pro-rated based on start date.
About the Position Springfield Public Schools seeks outstanding candidates for the position of full time Temporary High School Assistant Principal at Thurston High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Our staff and administration are committed to ensuring our students develop the tools to succeed and learn the skills necessary to be positive contributors to the community. Working in partnership with parents and the community, our school offers diverse programs preparing each student with knowledge and skills for success in a changing world. As a member of a team, the Assistant Principal will support athletics, student discipline, campus supervision team, Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS), and the attendance office. This position will include support of the counseling office, student achievement, college & career readiness, AVID schoolwide implementation and Special Education. This position will be a member of a team responsible for teacher evaluations, student support services, crisis team management, and school climate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.
- Supports daily operation of school building to create a safe, orderly, positive school climate for students and staff.
- Appropriately encourages, counsels and supports students in compliance with building and district policy.
- Commitment and experience in working with culturally diverse students, families, and communities.
- Analyzes data and creates appropriate reports and innovative responses.
- Communicates effectively and positively with all stakeholders.
- Effectively manages conflict within the school building and facilitates resolution of complex interpersonal issues.
- Strong background in innovative practices that promote student achievement.
- Builds and maintains positive working relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Leads the development and implementation of building-based equity and inclusion initiatives which support the District's efforts to become an anti-racist organization.
- Designs and leads building-based professional development activities on increasing awareness and support of equity and inclusion values.
- Knowledgeable about teacher supervision and evaluation.
- Effective decision-making and problem solving skills with the ability to facilitate resolution of complex issues.
- Knowledge of graduation requirements and post secondary options.
- Experience in developing teachers through the lens of AVID schoolwide implementation and best practices preferred.
- Experience in supporting highly effective Professional Learning Communities that use formative assessment data to intervene and extend learning preferred.
- Experience with collaborative coaching models including instructional coaching preferred.
- Supports implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) at the building level.
- Maintains a growth mindset and believes all students can learn and achieve.
- Leads the implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in order to improve student achievement and building culture.
- Understands laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of public schools, including school reform legislation.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Additional duties of this position may include the following. Employees in this position perform some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned.
- Attends educational support meetings, including Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, School Board, and other meetings as assigned.
- Supports student discipline, management, and restorative practices through the lens of Every Student, Every Day as we endeavor to support and meet all students needs.
- Supports curriculum alignment, common assessments, and technology integration.
- Supports High School Master Schedule process.
- Assists teachers in developing and maintaining appropriate and effective teaching methods.
- Supports co-curricular and extra curricular activities with after hours supervision duties.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directs work of classified, licensed and confidential employees. Evaluates classified, licensed and confidential employees according to District policy. Resolves grievances and other employee relations issues working closely with Human Resources and disciplines employees appropriately. Supervises students and assists in maintaining a safe environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Interpersonal Skills: Works well with others, focuses on solving conflict, maintains confidentiality; emotional self management and resilience, remains open to others' ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and support staff and students.
Language Skills: Ability to maintain confidentiality and communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing. Ability to respond to sensitive inquiries or complaints from students, parents, regulatory agencies or members of the community. Ability to interpret and analyze complex written documents.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to effectively define and solve complex problems by collecting data, establishing facts, referencing relevant law and seeking all relevant information about prior practice and climate around issues in order to reach ideal conclusions using sound professional judgment.
Computer Skills: General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use database software, e-mail, internet software, teaching software and word processing software.
Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of high school youth. Possess knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to delegate responsibilities and meet timelines.
DIVERSITY & EQUITY QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated understanding of and responsiveness to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds that characterize a K-12 school community in a manner specific to the position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate, but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions and outdoor weather conditions. Employees may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.
OTHER Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise of guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience
- Master's degree AND
- Valid state of Oregon Administrative or Principal License or the ability to obtain one AND
- At least three (3) years successful teaching and leadership experience, preferably at the high school level.
