Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal (PreK-5)
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JOIN US AND LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE IN WALLOWA COUNTY!
Position: Interim Superintendent/Elementary Principal (PreK-5)
Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
Reports to: The School Board
Wallowa School District
Wallowa, OR
MEET OUR DISTRICT: Passionate, Caring and Dedicated Staff
The Wallowa School District is home to approximately 200 students and is served by 38 staff
members of which 21 are licensed employees, 14 classified employees, 1 confidential employee,
and 2 administrators. The elementary school, middle school, and high school reside on the same
campus, which provides a unique opportunity for collaboration and unity between students and
staff. Small class sizes provide students with a high level of support. Wallowa staff pride
themselves on knowing their students and families well. The District has a general fund budget
of about $4.1 million and passed a capital improvement bond of $7M in 2021 and received a
$4M matching state grant. Wallowa High School is the only accredited high school in
Wallowa County. The district received recognition for Strong CTE and Career Pathways
Programming, including Health Science Careers and Technology, and received a Regional
Teacher of the Year award in 2022.
Wallowa High School was awarded a Silver Medal of Excellence based on state-required tests
and how well the students were prepared for college.
The Wallowa School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Wallowa School District prides itself on being a PreK-12 Response To Intervention (RTI)
campus. Within the established systems is a very comprehensive Multi-Tiered-System (MTSS)
of Support that is designed to meet every child where they are academically, behaviorally, and/or
emotionally. The staff at Wallowa School District work tirelessly to maintain these efforts as they
have proven to be invaluable to the success of students of Wallowa.
MEET OUR COMMUNITY: Adventure Awaits.
Pick a direction to travel from downtown Wallowa and you are sure to find adventure.
World-class hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, and site-seeing are always only a few steps away.
The Wallowa School District is located in the beautiful town of Wallowa, Oregon - the gateway
to Wallowa County. Wallowa is located in the northeast corner of Oregon, 47 miles northeast of
La Grande and 306 miles east of Portland. Wallowa is a recreational paradise. Wide-open grassy
meadows surround the town of Wallowa, with pine forests to the north and Wallowa Mountains
to the south. Wallowa Lake is a short drive, where you will find a historic lodge, cabins, camping
and the steepest gondola in North America, which will take you to the top of Mt. Howard where
you will find the Summit Grill - Northwest’s highest restaurant at 8,150 ft. To the east, you will
find one of the deepest gorges in the world: Hells Canyon. Wallowa County is home to the Eagle
Cap Wilderness, glacial lakes, and the wide-open spaces of Eastern Oregon, and is the gateway
to Hells Canyon.
Travel Oregon: Eastern Oregon
OUR VISION: STUDENTS FIRST! ENSURING HIGH LEVELS OF LEARNING AND GROWTH FOR EACH
STUDENT!
OUR MISSION: Welcome and engaging environments where:
● Students come first
● People and relationships matter
● It’s never too late to learn- Growth mindset and high expectations for teaching and learning
ensure learning and growth for each student
● All means all - Inclusivity and Equity are prioritized for EACH student
● Instructional time is prioritized and protected, with learning is relevant and challenging
● “We” collectively as a staff, impact student learning, ensure consistency, commit to collective
agreements, and use common language
● Effective practices for teaching and learning are a part of all lessons, ensuring that all lessons
have clarity: Students know WHAT they are learning, Why they are learning it , and HOW they
will be successful, with explicit success criteria provided
● Students feel safe, supported, and cared for; physically and emotionally
● Positive, supportive, and restorative approaches to behavior are practiced and social emotional
learning and trauma informed practices are imbedded
● Language and communication build agency and identity
● Engagement with community is valued
The Wallowa School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
QUALITIES and QUALIFICATIONS: Servant Leadership
The successful candidate will also have the following personal and professional qualities:
● High degree of integrity/honesty with strong core values.
● Demonstrated ability to make tough decisions and share the reasons for those decisions when
possible.
● Is personable/approachable; has effective communication and listening skills.
● Committed to serving all kids preK-12; puts KIDS first.
● Highly visible in our community and schools; willing to become a permanent part of our school
and community.
● Background in teaching and building administration (instructional leadership).
● Experience in small rural areas similar to the Wallowa community preferred, (transparency).
Ability to build and sustain strong, effective family/community partnerships that impact student
success.
● Works well with others; strong collaborator that empowers students, staff, parents and community
members.
● Understands Oregon school finance, and demonstrates sound fiscal management and strong
budgeting skills.
Administration/Education Experience
● A proven record of successful teaching and administrative experience in a public school district,
preferably a rural community.
REQUIREMENTS
● District-Level Superintendent (ProAL) endorsement preferred.
● Experience preferred.
● Strong reading and communication skills are vital, as is a basic knowledge of all subject
areas.
The Wallowa School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
● Must be able to communicate with students, teachers, administrators and school board members
to facilitate curriculum selection and other school improvement or instructional initiatives.
● Strong analytical skills are important to evaluate the effectiveness of programs.
● The successful candidate must hold or qualify for an Oregon superintendent's license or provide
proof of compliance.
● Compliance with current COVID 19 requirements for public school staff.
● Ability to lift 50 lbs.
SALARY
Competitive salary and benefit package
CLOSING DATE
Open Until Filled
INTERVIEWS
Finalists will be contacted for interviews
START DATE
Upon Hire - Aug. 1st, 2023
TO APPLY
To be considered for this position, the application packet must include:
● Cover letter
● Current resume
● Oregon Statewide Teacher Application Form
● At least three current letters of recommendation
● A list of at least five references
● Transcripts (unofficial) – official required upon hire
● Copy of license (screenshot of TSPC portal is acceptable)
Send completed application materials to:
Wallowa County ESD
Attention: Landon Braden
107 SW First St.,
Enterprise, OR 97828
Or email: lbraden@r18esd.org
The school district reserves the right to reject any or all applications and to not fill the position or
to post it again.
The Wallowa School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
