McDermitt Combined School Principal (2026-2027)

McDermitt Combined Schools; McDermitt (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermitt Combined Schools in McDermitt, NV, seeks a district administrator to lead as Principal for the 2026-2027 school year. The candidate will be the sole administrator, oversee athletic and grant roles, and partner closely with the local community.

Required qualifications include residency in/near McDermitt, eligibility for a Nevada Administrative Certificate, and experience in school leadership with diverse student populations and grant management.

Qualifications

• Must reside in or near the township of McDermitt.
• Must hold or be able to obtain a Nevada Administrative Certificate.
• Prefer three years of school administrator experience with distinguished accomplishment.
• Experience with ethnically diverse student populations including ESL, Title I, Special Education, and minority students; Native American experience preferred.
• Experience writing and managing state and federal grant funding.
• Experience and distinguished accomplishment in school management, instructional leadership and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal and sole administrator in the building.
• Act as athletic director, grant administrator, and Service Learning Director.
• Liaise with the community of McDermitt and partner with district.
• Be an active partner in the community.

Education

Nevada Administrative Certificate (eligible)

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5591222

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 25, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026-2027 School Year

School Description:McDermitt Combined School is a K-12 school serving about 110 students in the rural and isolated community of McDermitt, in northern Nevada. McDermitt School is a fully served Title I school, with an ethnically diverse student population, which includes high percentages of Native American and Hispanic students, many that are English Language Learners (ELL). McDermitt receives significant federal and state grant funding each year. The physical school plant is located in the township of McDermitt, and serves as a central focus of the community, including hosting community social, political, athletic, and civic events. The Principal will be required to become an active partner in the community. The Principal is the sole administrator in the building and serves as athletic director, grant administrator, Fort McDermitt Service Learning Director, and liaison to the community of McDermitt.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be willing to reside in or nearby the township of McDermitt;
• Must hold, or be able to obtain a Nevada Administrative Certificate;
• Prefer three years' experience in school administration, with evidence of distinguished accomplishment;
• Experience in working with ethnically diverse student populations including ESL, Title I, Special Education, and minority students. Experience with Native American students preferred;
• Experience in writing and managing state and federal grant funding;
• Experience and distinguished accomplishment in school management, instructional leadership, and school improvement;

Compensation: The successful candidate will be placed in the appropriate column and step on the HCSD administrative pay scale, depending on experience and education. HCSD provides health care benefits including vision and dental plans. In addition, the district provides a full contribution to the Public Employees Retirement System on behalf of the employee.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Colby Corbitt , Superintendent
• District Office
• Email: [e-mail]