Head of School / High School Principal

About UVCS

Umpqua Valley Christian School (UVCS) is a private, Christian school in Roseburg, Oregon. UVCS is the longest standing accredited Christian School in Douglas County; for more than 40 years, UVCS has committed to providing a vibrant Christ-centered education that presents each subject from a distinctly Biblical worldview. Umpqua Valley Christian School educates students from pre-school to twelfth grade. 

Umpqua Valley Christian School is fully accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission through AdvanceED, is a member school of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and is a member school of the Oregon Schools Activities Association (OSAA).

Click HERE to read about UVCS mission, vision, and statement of faith. 

About the Position:

Primarily, the Head of School is responsible for leadership and oversight for all aspects of all organizational and educational functions at Umpqua Valley Christian School. The Head of School is a biblically equipped and highly motivated educational leader with the ability to build relationships, solve problems and inspire continual individual and institutional growth toward the Mission and Core Values of UVCS. The Head of School also serves as the High School Principal.  

Salary Range: $75,000 – $85,000

Reports to: UVCS School Board

Location: Roseburg, OR

Job Duties

Organizational Leadership

  • Provides leadership and oversight for all aspects of educational life at UVCS
  • Prepare master school calendar with input from the various principals
  • Write and/or revise Teacher Contracts, Teacher Handbooks, Student/Parent Handbooks, Athletic Handbook, and Board Policy Manual
  • Creates reports and present status updates at the regular School Board meetings
  • In conjunction with the school board, develop and implement the 5-year plan
  • Supervise, assess and monitor student performance using objective and verifiable information, including standardized, criterion-referenced assessments
  • Evaluate and supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school curriculum
  • Develop and manage budgets based on program needs, enrollment, personnel, and other fiscal needs
  • Supervise the daily operation of the school and disbursement of the approved annual budget
  • Assist with Advancement campaigns and donor relations
  • Represent the school within community forums for the purpose of maintaining ongoing community support for educational goals and assisting with issues related to the school environment
  • Maintain an excellent working knowledge and practice of all policies, procedures and handbooks
  • Administer the policies of the School Board and rules and regulation of UVCS
  • Provide an environment that is Christ-centered, safe, professional, rigorous, and encouraging
  • Effectively communicate with students, parents, faculty and staff

Personnel

  • Recruit and hire new personnel to ensure adequate staffing and alignment with UVCS culture
  • Supervise and evaluate school faculty and staff
  • Encourage, develop, and support the staff and provide professional development opportunities
  • Provide new and returning faculty contracts in a timely manner
  • Assist teachers in maintaining ACSI certification and requisite credentials

Student Oversight

  • Supervise the admissions process and provide recommendations for acceptance/denial to the Board
  • Oversee the success of extra-curricular activities, school events and activities
  • Manage the counseling and discipline of school students
  • Carry out school policy concerning student attendance policies and procedures
  • Assist with the planning and execution of commencement including approving the student speaker and awarding diplomas to students
  • Participate in school parent conferences

Curriculum and Instruction Leadership

  • Develop and provide oversight of school curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Promote the integration of a biblical worldview in all aspects of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
  • Formally/informally monitor academic achievement/progress of students
  • Ensure curriculum documents are current and accurate
  • Lead teachings to plan instruction to needs of students shown through data

Spiritual Leadership

  • Ensure that a biblical, Christ-centered perspective is integrated into all aspects of the school
  • Disciple students both personally and through the school programs
  • Lead Christ-centered growth opportunities and themes with students and staff
  • Coordinate and institute strategies to develop Christian character in the faculty, staff, and students

Minimum Requirements

Professional

Spiritual

Personal

  • Hold a Master’s degree in education or related field of study.
  • Possess a valid principal certification required.
  • Possess 7+ years of teaching experience and 5+ years of education leadership experience.
  • Be ACSI certified or the ability to become certified.
  • Possess a Biblical understanding of education 
  • Have a working knowledge of classroom management, best practices, and diverse learning styles and teaching methods.
  • Possess strong communication, both oral and in written, skills are required.
  • Possess interpersonal skills are required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and community.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
  • Have a clear testimony of his/her acceptance of Jesus Christ as personal Savior.
  • Be a member in good standing of a local evangelical church.
  • Be a Christian role model in attitude and speech toward others.
  • Avoid promoting controversial doctrine with students, parents or staff.
  • State agreement with the school’s mission statement.
  • Demonstrate the character qualities of enthusiasm, love for children, courtesy, teach-ability, flexibility, integrity, gratefulness, kindness, perseverance and punctuality both in and out of the competitive arena.
  • Respectfully submit to proper authorities. This includes mutual Biblical submission to fellow administrators and staff and treating all students with respect.
  • Maintain a personal appearance that is a Christian role model in cleanliness, modesty, good taste, and in agreement with school policy. These standards shall be upheld or applied when attending or representing any school function.
  • Instruct and guide students in such a way that will lead to positive values, acceptable behavior, and self-discipline with a Christian emphasis

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