Middle School Principal (Grades 6 - 8) - 2026-2027 School Year - Sutherlin School District

Position Type: AdministrationDate Posted: 3/13/2026Location: Sutherlin, ORClosing Date: 04/13/2026SUTHERLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT #130531 East CentralTerry Prestianni,Sutherlin, Oregon 97479-9532Superintendent of Schools(541) 459-2228 telephoneTerry.Prestianni@sutherlin.k12.or.us(541) 459-2484 faxMiddle School Principal (Grades 6 - 8) – 2026-2027 School YearThe PositionThe Sutherlin School District seeks outstanding candidates for the position of Middle School Principal. The selected candidate will be responsible for administrative duties in a building of approximately 323 students and 31 staff members. (18 teachers and 13 support staff). Specific duties include shared supervision and evaluation of staff, building level professional development, facilitating school improvement, and implementation of common district level goals. We are looking for candidates who are student centered and willing to become an integral part of the Sutherlin Community.Qualifications/ExperienceQualify for / hold an Oregon Administrative LicenseSuccessful teaching experienceMiddle School experience – teacher or administrator (beneficial preference)Knowledge/SkillsStudent-centered curriculum developmentEffective staff leadership and demonstrated leadership experienceDecision-making, communication skills, and vision/embracing changeData-driven instruction, staff advocate, team building, and process orientationEffective instructional practices, team leadership, and consistencyTechnology in the classroom, strong interpersonal skills, student activitiesStudent discipline, response to intervention, schedulingSalary$109,130 - $124,774: 210 day contract (experience and qualification factors tied to administrative salary schedule)Application DeadlineOPEN UNTIL FILLEDPosition Start DateAugust 2026Application RequirementsOnly complete applications will be considered. A complete application includes the following:TalentEd Recruit & Hire application at https://sutherlin.tedk12.com/hire/Index.aspxLetter of application with current resumeCopy of current Oregon Administrative LicenseTranscripts (Official upon hire)Three letters of recommendation prepared within the current yearYou can find a job description on our website at www.sutherlin.k12.or.us.ContactRenee Mercer – Sutherlin School District 130, 531 East Central, Sutherlin, OR 97479-9532Telephone: 541-459-2228Email: renee.mercer@sutherlin.k12.or.usJ-18808-Ljbffr