Substitute Principal Support

In order to enable even more principal availability to engage in and strengthen their instructional leadership, Sourcewell provides support for principal substitutes through a substitute principal list, a substitute plan guide, and a substitute reimbursement program. 

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Substitute principal list

Sourcewell provides this substitute principal list as a public service to assist Minnesota Region 5 school districts and charter schools in identifying Minnesota licensed principals interested in short-term substitute principal opportunities. Region 5 includes the counties of Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd, and Wadena. View the list here

    • Licensed principals may voluntarily submit their information to Sourcewell by completing and submitting the registration form >
    • Inclusion in this list does not guarantee employment or an assignment.
    • Applicants may request removal from the list at any time.
    • Schools and districts may contact individuals on the list directly.
      • Schools and districts are solely responsible for:
      • Evaluating candidates.
      • Conducting background checks, verifying the principal’s qualifications, and complying with all laws related to employment.
      • Making hiring decisions.
    • Sourcewell does not endorse, recommend, or rank any individual on this list. Sourcewell does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information. 
    • Sourcewell will verify each participant’s current Minnesota principal licensure but will not conduct background checks, reference checks, or employment verification. Sourcewell does not assess qualifications or performance.
    • Sourcewell assumes no responsibility or liability for:
      • The actions, omissions, or performance of any participant on this list.
      • Any hiring decisions made by schools or districts.
      • Any employment relationships or disputes. 
      • Accuracy of the participant-provided information on the list.

    Sourcewell will update the list as needed. 

    Substitute plan guide

    The following guide outlines best practices in planning for a principal substitute and a template for a substitute plan. Access the guide >

    Principal substitute reimbursement

    Schools and districts within Region 5 can request reimbursement for principal substitute expenses at a maximum of $1,000 per principal annually. Expenses can include:

    • Substitute pay (a rate of $300/day is recommended)
    •  Background check fees for prospective principal substitutes

    Eligible uses for the substitute reimbursement include substitutes needed for principals to participate in the following instructional leadership activities:

    • Principal Nourishment
    • Career Pathways Cohort days
    • HRS trainings
    • Continous Improvement Community of Practice sessions
    • Leading for Learning cohort
    • MnMTSS sessions
    • COMPASS Pathways
    • Regional Literacy Network meetings
    • AVID Leadership sessions
    • Catalyst Leadership Coaching training
    • Classroom observations, walkthroughs, or instructional rounds with their District Strategy Partner
    • Sourcewell facilitated regional site visits

    See Sourcewell’s Reimbursement page for reimbursement forms.
     

    Contact

    For questions about this program, please contact education@sourcewell-mn.gov.