Job Opening

February 5, 2026 Elementary Principal
Central Elementary
La Grande School District

Closing Date: March 30, 2026 

La Grande School District is seeking an inspiring, student-centered leader to serve as the next Principal of Central Elementary School.
This opportunity is ideal for an elementary leader who understands the unique academic, social, and developmental needs of young learners and is committed to cultivating a safe and inspiring community. The successful candidate will be someone who listens deeply, values staff expertise, and partners with families and the community to make thoughtful, equitable decisions, ensuring high-quality instruction and student well-being. 

The Principal position is responsible for the overall operation of the school and effectively coordinates the efforts of all personnel to ensure that each student is provided the highest quality education.

Key Responsibilities
-  Establish and maintain a safe, positive and effective learning climate in the school.
-  Initiate, design and implement programs to meet specific needs of the school.
-  Keep the superintendent informed of the school's activities and issues.
-  Make recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
-  Assist in the management and preparation of the school budget and monitor expenditures of funds.
-  Supervise the maintenance of all required building records and reports.
-  Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required 
   or appropriate to the school's administration.
-  Work with various members of the central administrative staff on school coordination of 
   transportation and special services.
-  Keep supervisor informed of events and activities of an unusual nature as well as routine 
   matters related to the supervisor's accountability.
-  Assume responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and 
   regulations by the school's staff and students.
-  Maintain active relationships with students and parents.
-  Lead in the development, determination of appropriateness, and monitoring of the instructional 
   program.
-  Schedule classes within established guidelines to meet student needs.
-  Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
-  Maintain an emotionally healthy and physically safe environment conducive to the total 
   educational experience and effective student discipline, according to due process rights of 
   students.
-  Attend special events held to recognize student achievement, and attend school-sponsored 
   activities, functions and athletic events.
-  Supervise the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
-  Assume responsibility for the attendance, conduct and maintenance of the health of students.
-  Assume responsibilities for his or her own professional growth and development through 
   membership and participation in the affairs of professional organizations; attendance at regional, 
   state and national meetings; and enrollment in advanced courses.
-  Keep abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, 
   reading professional journals and other publications and discussing problems of mutual interest 
   with others in the field.
-  Supervise all professional, paraprofessional, administrative and support personnel attached to 
   the school.       

-  Participate in the selection and supervision of all school building personnel.
-  Supervise the school's teaching process.
-  Orient newly assigned staff members and assist in their development, as appropriate.
-  Coordinate evaluation and provide counsel to all building staff including classified and 
   licensed staff regarding their individual and group performance.
-  Conduct staff meetings to keep members informed of such things as policy changes and new 
   programs.
-  Assist in the in-service orientation and training of teachers, with special responsibility for 
   staff administrative procedures and instructions.
-  Recommend, according to established procedures, the removal of a teacher whose work is 
   unsatisfactory.
-  Facilitate special conferences between parents and teachers.
-  Provide for adequate inventories of school property and for the security and accountability for 
   that property.
-  Supervise all activities and programs that are outgrowths of the school's curriculum.
-  Supervise and evaluate the school's extracurricular program.
-  Participate in principals' meetings, negotiations meetings and other such meetings as are 
   required or appropriate.
-  Serve as ex officio member of all committees and councils within the school.
-  Respond to written and oral requests for information.
-  Assume responsibility for all official school correspondence and news releases.
-  Act as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the 
   school and encouraging community participation in school life.
-  Delegate authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the 
   absence of the Principal.
 

Qualifications
Valid Oregon Administrative License (Principal License) and a minimum of four (4) years of teaching 
and management experience in the field of education. Prefer elementary experience.
 

Salary and Benefits
This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), approximately 215-day position, including 9 paid holidays.
Placement on the La Grande School District Administrative salary schedule, range 5, step 1- 9 ($112,526.25 -$134,449.86).   La Grande School District will support payment for health, dental and vision insurance premiums. Employer-paid PERS is provided to qualified employees.

To learn more about Central Elementary, please visit: Central Elementary School

To view the job description, please visit: Principal Job Description 

Information about La Grande School District can be found by viewing our Profile and Focus Guide: Profile and Focus Guide
 

La Grande School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.  We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at
[email protected] or you may call us at 541-663-3212.

For questions please contact Shannon Schelin at (541) 663-3212 or [email protected]