Principal - TK-8 Elementary at Colfax Elementary School District
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Application Deadline
7/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/30/2026
Contact
Andrew Giannini
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Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$106,403 - $127,088 Annually
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Additional $11,500 annual health and welfare benefit based upon FTE; $2,500 Masters Stipend
Length of Work Year
210
Employment Type
Full Time
About the Employer
Colfax Elementary School District is located just 5 minutes off Interstate 80 along the Bear River in the Sierra Nevada foothills just below the Tahoe National Forest. Our one-school campus serves students in grades TK-8 with about two classes per grade level. We are small enough that we know each other's names but large enough to have excellent educational and enrichment opportunities for our students. At Colfax Elementary, we are committed to providing our children with superior academic instruction that aligns with 21st Century learning skills to build problem-solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and a global perspective. Our families, our staff, and the community partner to provide instructional programs that challenge, motivate and equip our students to be leaders in our world. At CESD, we are a team of creative and dynamic people who value one another as family and are connected by a shared belief in the success of our children.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The job of the TK-8th School Principal is promoting and maintaining high student achievement by providing curricular and instructional leadership, maintaining overall school site operations; receiving, distributing and communicating information to enforce school, District and State policies; maintaining a safe school environment; coordinating site activities and communicating information to staff, students, parents and community members. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: Incumbents in this class must have had previous experience with the administration of school site programs. Incumbents work within a framework of standard District policies and procedures and State and Federal laws. Incumbents must be able to provide leadership and manage a flexible schedule. This job reports to the Superintendent.
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Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE PROVIDE: Letter of Intent Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Copy of Valid Teaching and Administrative Credentials Copy of College Transcripts LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license TB Clearance Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance EXPERIENCE: -Required bachelor's degree and administrative credential -Skills to motivate students and school staff, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance. -Knowledge of age-appropriate instructional methods, state curriculum frameworks, awareness of education code and board policies. -Knowledge of educational laws, regulations, and best practices. -Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel; meet and schedule deadlines; adhere to and follow school district policies and procedures.
Requirements / Qualifications
PLEASE PROVIDE: Letter of Intent Resume 3 Current Letters of Recommendation Copy of Valid Teaching and Administrative Credentials Copy of College Transcripts LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license TB Clearance Criminal Justice fingerprint clearance EXPERIENCE: -Required bachelor's degree and administrative credential -Skills to motivate students and school staff, communicate with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds, direct support personnel, and evaluate performance. -Knowledge of age-appropriate instructional methods, state curriculum frameworks, awareness of education code and board policies. -Knowledge of educational laws, regulations, and best practices. -Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods; perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks; maintain records; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel; meet and schedule deadlines; adhere to and follow school district policies and procedures.
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability. Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
Comments and Other Information
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Colfax Elementary School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, mental or physical disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment. All educational opportunities will be offered without regard to color, race, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the employer of any necessary modifications to the job or work site in order to determine whether the employer can reasonably accommodate any known disability. Colfax Elementary School District maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free environment.
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