Principal Position Vacancies
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Application Process: Online application HERE
Principal Job descriptionRoles and Characteristics of a Principal
Openings for 2021-2022
High Schools
Marist Catholic High School, Eugene
Elementary Schools
St. Paul Parish School, EugeneComplete the online application form at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AdminAppl
The online application will direct applicants to upload the following documents:
1. Current resume
2. Copy of Oregon or out-of-state administrator license(s)3. Transcripts showing Master’s degree and administrative license program - unofficial copies are acceptable; upon hire, official transcripts are required
4. A short essay on each of the following:
Philosophy of Education5. Letters of recommendation: from each of the four references listed on the application. Letters are required from:
Reasons for interest in a principal position in the Archdiocese of Portland
PASTOR OR RELIGIOUS SUPERIOR [verifying status of applicant as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church];Each recommendation letter must be accompanied by a completed applicant waiver form
IMMEDIATE PAST EMPLOYER;
TWO OTHER PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES.
Letters may be addressed to "Principal Search Committee"
If the recommender prefers, letters may be emailed directly to dcs@archdpdx.org
- A practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- A commitment to the development of a Christian spirit and a Catholic community of faith within a school.
- A master’s degree, preferably in educational administration.
- A minimum of five years of teaching experience in Catholic schools preferred. Such experience should be sufficiently broad to provide an understanding of the Pre-K–8 or 9–12 structure and the potential to function as an educational leader in an elementary or secondary school.
- Hold an Oregon Administrator License or its equivalent from another state. [Candidates who do not hold an Oregon Administrator License or who cannot convert an out-of-state certificate to an Oregon Administrator License will be required to complete the requirements for certification and obtain an Oregon Administrator License within the first two years of employment.]
- Successful completion of the Department of Catholic Schools leadership program or a similar leadership program in another Roman Catholic diocese. In the event that a person is hired who has not completed such a program, he or she must begin and complete the program during the first year[s] as principal.
- Have leadership ability as evidenced by performance in educational assignments, i.e., have the capacity, enthusiasm, intelligence, and patience to inspire teachers, children, parents, clergy, and local school community leaders.
- Have completed the Archdiocesan application process.
For questions, please contact Dina Boyle at dcs@archdpdx.org
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