Superintendent of Schools/Elementary Principal

Closing date: Jan 22, 2027

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The Wallowa, Oregon School District is actively seeking candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools/Elementary Principal beginning in July of 2027.

The District…

Wallowa School District No. 12 serves the communities of Wallowa and Lostine, Oregon, providing pre-school, elementary, middle, and high school education on a shared campus. The district serves approximately 215 students Pre-K – 12 and employs about 40 staff members. This compact setting brings students across grade levels together and creates opportunities for collaboration throughout the district. Small class sizes are a central feature of the educational model, supporting individualized attention and connections between the schools and families.

Key programs and features of the Wallowa School District include:

Multitiered Systems of Support (MTSS), also known as Response to Intervention (RTI), PreK-12. The district has built-in systems to ensure all students receive essential core curriculum and in addition, time and supports needed to learn at high levels.

Intentional mentorship activities and programs such as Kindergarten transition, family groups, a middle school transition and peer mentorship program, and a high school transition program where older students mentor incoming freshmen.
Career & Technical Education (CTE) and Academic Pathways, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Health Sciences, Eastern Oregon University Teaching Pathway, Dual Credit courses to allow students to earn college credit early.

Extra and Co-Curricular Activities, allowing students to participate in various sports and other activities.

A superintendent/elementary principal, a middle school/high school principal, and a K-12 dean of students currently lead Wallowa School District. Wallowa Education Service District provides administrative support for budgeting, payroll, human resources, and special education.

For more information about the Wallowa School District visit: www.apps.wallowa.k12.or.us

The Community…

Wallowa is a welcoming small town in northeastern Oregon, set at the gateway to the Wallowa Mountains. With deep roots in agriculture, forestry, and small business, the community offers the connection and neighborly spirit that make rural living distinctive.

Residents take pride in supporting one another, investing in young people, and preserving the area’s rich cultural heritage, including its longstanding significance to the Wallowa Band of Nez Perce. Local events, community organizations, and everyday collaboration create a strong sense of belonging for families and professionals alike.

Life in Wallowa combines a peaceful pace with remarkable access to the outdoors. The surrounding valleys, rivers, forests, Hells Canyon Recreation Area, and nearby Eagle Cap Wilderness provide year-round opportunities for hiking, fishing, camping, hunting, rafting, wildlife viewing, and winter recreation.

At the same time, Wallowa’s schools are intricately connected to the community they serve, giving educators and staff the opportunity to get to know students and families well and to make a visible, lasting difference. For candidates seeking meaningful work, natural beauty, and an authentic community, Wallowa is an exceptional place to live and build a career.

For more information about Wallowa: cityofwallowa.weebly.com