Sargent School District RE-33J, Monte Vista, CO - K-12 Principal
Sargent School District RE-33J, Monte Vista, CO - K-12 Principal
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Position Description for Sargent School District RE 33J Monte Vista Colorado
TheSargent School District Board of Education in Monte Vista CO is seeking a highly qualified K12 Principal. The successful candidate will assume the responsibilities of the position no later than July 1 2025.
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening the candidates.
Enrollment:300
Location:Nine miles northeast of Monte Vista CO in the San Luis Valley
Performance Responsibilities
The K12 Principal is responsible for providing comprehensive leadership and management across all grade levels ensuring a cohesive educational experience for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The K12 Principal is expected to create a seamless educational experience that promotes academic excellence personal growth and a positive school culture across all grade levels.
The Qualifications
The candidate must have the experience skills and abilities essential for leading a small rural school district. The Board recognizes that selecting a K12 principal is one of the most important decisions it will make.
The district specifically seeks a K12 principal who:
- Embraces the challenges and opportunities of supporting the districts vision driving student success overseeing improvement plans participating in district teams and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a positive school environment and safety
- Prioritizes the focus on improving instruction using data to guide decisions enhancing curriculum expanding learning opportunities providing special education leadership and delivering professional development for staff
- Supports staff professionally involving them in decisionmaking overseeing fair evaluations managing hiring processes and providing development opportunities
- Demonstrates the ability to manage the master schedule updating the student handbook efficiently allocating resources maintaining school discipline ensuring safety and assisting with grant management
- Communicates openly with multiple communication channels to inform the public demonstrating strong communication skills and sharing relevant school information with stakeholders
- Has experience with addressing behavior issues promoting inclusivity overseeing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with district and state safety regulations
- Has experience in developing and communicating school goals and procedures and ensuring their implementation and evaluation with staff students and the community
Requirements:
- Possession of a Colorado Initial or Professional Principal License is preferred (candidates may also be given consideration who are eligible for the equivalent or enrolled in a principal licensure program or an alternative principal program to include state approved teacher evaluator training)
- Other qualifications as deemed appropriate and acceptable by the Board
Salary and Benefits
- Step 1 starting $79521.00 placement on the salary schedule will be based on years of experience up to 10 years
- 177day contract
- Employee health dental vision optional $1200 a year toward an HSA and life insurance coverage
- 4day week professional learning opportunities free admission to all home athletic events mentor program for new teachers staff wellness room discount rates to Monte Vista Athletic Club Sand Dunes Swimming Pool and Monte Vista Golf Course
Search Timeline:
- Closing date for applications:June 2 2025 (11:30 p.m. central time)
- Interviews with the final candidate Principal: week of June 16th 2025
- Start date: MidJuly 2025
Contact information:
McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.
11725 Arbor Street Suite 220
Omaha NE 68144
District Website: Dr. Christy Sinner
Sargent School District 33Jis an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate onthe basis of race religion color sex age national origin or disability and when needed will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Anyone requesting a reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.
Employment Type
Full-Time
