Elementary Education - Substitute Elementary Principal (30101)

Weber School District; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber School District in Ogden, Utah seeks a Substitute Elementary Principal to lead during the principal's absence and maintain safe, orderly, and academically focused school operations.

The role requires distributing leadership, coordinating events, supervising staff and students, and ensuring continuity of daily schedules while the principal is away. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential, with a commitment to a positive, student-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Utah Administrative/Supervisory License is required.
• Minimum of seven years of successful teaching experience in an educational setting.
• Previous educational administrative experience.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage school operations, including personnel, budget, and facility management.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, student-centered school environment.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and maintain the principal’s vision to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.
• Oversee and manage school events during the principal’s absence, including assemblies, parent meetings, special activities, and school-wide programs.
• Monitor and support daily operations, including student safety, attendance, and behavioral management.
• Serve as the point of contact for staff, students, parents, and visitors during the principal’s absence.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the smooth execution of planned lessons, schedules, and activities.
• Ensure adherence to district policies, state and federal regulations, and school procedures.
• Address and resolve urgent issues or incidents that arise during the principal’s absence, making decisions in alignment with district expectations.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership regarding school operations and event outcomes.
• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Utah Administrative/Supervisory License

Job description

Elementary Education - Substitute Elementary Principal (30101)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920838

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Substitute Elementary Principal

Rate: $450/day

Application Note: This position will remain open until filled after a minimum offive working days (three working days if EMERGENCY HIRE is indicated). Applications will be reviewed prior to scheduling interviews.Current employeesshouldcomplete theinternal candidate application.

This position is funded, in full or in part, through grant allocations or student enrollment-based funding sources. Continued employment (or the position’s hourly workload) is contingent upon the availability of future funding, as determined on yearly basis.

Position Overview

Weber School District is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Substitute Elementary Principal during the absence of the school principal. This position is temporary and focuses on providing leadership, maintaining school operations, and ensuring the continuity of school events and activities while the principal is away. The substitute principal will uphold the school’s vision, culture, and standards to ensure a safe, positive, and academically enriching environment for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and maintain the principal’s vision to promote a safe, positive, and inclusive school environment.
• Oversee and manage school events occurring during the principal’s absence, including assemblies, parent meetings, special activities, and school-wide programs.
• Monitor and support daily operations, including student safety, attendance, and behavioral management.
• Serve as the point of contact for staff, students, parents, and visitors during the principal’s absence.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to ensure the smooth execution of planned lessons, schedules, and activities.
• Ensure adherence to district policies, state and federal regulations, and school procedures.
• Address and resolve urgent issues or incidents that arise during the principal’s absence, making decisions in alignment with district expectations.
• Communicate effectively with district leadership regarding school operations and event outcomes.

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration, direct interaction with team members, other staff, students, and/or guardians, and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Qualifications

• Utah Administrative/Supervisory License.
• Minimum of seven years of successful teaching experience in an educational setting.
• Previous educational administrative experience
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage school operations effectively, including personnel, budget, and facility management.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, student-centered school environment.
• Ability to collaborate with teachers, staff, and parents to support student achievement.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing their qualifications and experience.
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.
• Proof of Utah Administrative/Supervisory License

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $450 Per Day

Job Categories:

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• WSD Elementary Education
• Phone: [phone]