Elementary School Principal

Sibley East School District is seeking an experienced and innovative individual to provide strong leadership as a Principal to students and staff at Sibley East Elementary School in Gaylord, MN. Sibley East Elementary School is a PreK – 5th grade setting that serves 500+ students.

Sibley East School District is committed to:

A culture of high levels of learning and quality instruction
Equitable education
Meeting the academic, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students
A collaborative environment
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Instructional Leadership
Supervise and monitor methods of instruction
Collaborate on selection and evaluation of instructional materials
Develop and implement instructional goals
Supervision of Staff
Supervises and evaluates certified, office, and support staff
Recruits, interviews, and recommends for hire staff and assigns teaching staff
Manages staff orientation processes
Manages building security and staff procedures
Management of Building
Interprets policies related to faculty, staff and students
Responds to and resolves complaints and grievances of students, parents, and staff
Manages school safety and security processes including crisis management procedures
Provides leadership to address student discipline issues
Fiscal Management
Plans and recommends staffing levels
Manages building budget
Communication with Students, Parents, Communities, and Staff
Communication with staff on a daily and weekly basis
Interacts cooperatively with local, regional, and state agencies
Facilitates communication between staff, administration, and parents
Collaborates with  PCO
Perform other duties as assigned or requested including attending professional development/meetings, in-services and workshops.

Position:                    Elementary Principal

Department:              Administration

Reports To:               Superintendent

Exempt Status:         Exempt

Required Qualifications:

Hold a current Minnesota Teaching License
Hold a current Minnesota Principal License or have the ability to obtain by July 1, 2026
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience as an elementary teacher and/or administrator
Hold a current Minnesota Teaching License with elementary education or K-5 specialist
Contract:

Full-time, 12 – Month, 260 day contract starting July 1, 2026

Salary and Benefits:

A competitive salary and benefits package will be available based on candidates qualifications and experience.