Huerfano School District RE-1, Walsenburg, CO High School Principal

Position Description for Huerfano School District Walsenburg Colorado

The Huerfano School District in Walsenburg Colorado is seeking a highly qualified High School Principal. The district wishes to have the successful candidate assume the responsibilities of the position no later than August 4 2026.

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C. has been engaged as the consultant in a search for outstanding candidates. They will assist the superintendent in identifying and screening the candidates.

Enrollment: 480 Students

Location: Walsenburg Colorado - 60 miles south of Pueblo

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The Qualifications:

Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Schools to provide leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of the 7-12 School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies administrative procedures rules and regulations and applicable law.

To provide strong leadership communication and organizational skills to support students staff and the greater school community.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership:

• Provide visionary leadership in curriculum development and instructional practices to ensure high-quality education for all students.
• Support and mentor teachers through professional development coaching and evaluation.
• Analyze student achievement data and implement strategies for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the effective use of assessment tools to measure student growth and learning outcomes.

School Operations & Management:

• Oversee daily school operations including scheduling discipline and safety protocols.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively including budgeting staffing and facility maintenance by fostering collaborative relationships with the business department and/or superintendent throughout the budgeting and application process to ensure strategic and equitable resource distribution.
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal educational policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with district leadership to implement and uphold school policies.
• Oversee extracurricular programs student activities and school events (Due to scale of this responsibility the principal will not serve as athletic director or be able to coach any sport/extracurricular activity.)

Student & Community Engagement:

• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture that promotes student engagement well-being and academic achievement.
• Build strong relationships with students families and community stakeholders to support student success.
• Maintain open and transparent communication with parents and guardians.
• Attend PAWS and District Accountability meetings

Staff Supervision & Development:

• Recruit hire and retain highly qualified educators and support staff.
• Conduct regular evaluations utilizing the Colorado State Model Performance Management System - COPMS (RANDA) and provide constructive feedback to teachers and staff.
• Promote a culture of collaboration innovation and professional growth among faculty and staff.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles and behavioral management methods.
• Knowledge of 7-12School curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems data analysis and the formulation of action plans including READ 504 and MTSS.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Colorado State Principal Certification as required for position.
• Need READ Act and Colorado Evaluation Training Designations on License or able to obtain them within one year.

Education

• Bachelors Degree Required. Masters Degree preferred from an accredited college or university preferably in School Administration.

Experience

• Extensive successful teaching experience K-12 School level preferably in more than one subject area and grade level.
• Successful administrative experience preferred.

Benefits Package: Starting Salary $92000 depending on experience.

Individual health Care Coverage

Other benefits TBD

Timeline:

• Closing date for applications: Thursday July 23 2026
• Applicants for interview selected and Notified: Friday July 24 2026
• Selection of new High School Principal: Monday July 27 2026
• Starting date for High School Principal: Tuesday August 4 2026
• Board Criteria for High School Principal: Thursday July 9 2026

Contact information:

McPherson & Jacobson L.L.C.

11725 Arbor Street Suite 220

Omaha NE 68144

Email:

District Website: Consultant: Dr. Henry Roman

Huerfano School District is 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 accommodationsto applicants and employees. Anyone requesting reasonable accommodation in the application or recruitment process please contact McPherson & Jacobson at the address/phone/email above.