High School Principal - Massabesic High School

High School Principal•Massabesic High School Regional School Unit 57 Regional School Unit #57•Waterboro, Maine Job Details

Job ID:

5650638

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 16, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent Waterboro, Maine 04087 HIGH

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

•Massabesic High School Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026. Posted until a suitable candidate is found.

POSITION SUMMARY

RSU 57 seeks a dynamic and highly motivated educational leader to serve as the Principal of Massabesic High School. This critical role requires a visionary prepared to enact comprehensive, transformational change in alignment with the mission of preparing students for success in an ever-changing world and the District's Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving intensive instructional improvement efforts and leading a significant culture shift among students and faculty to substantially increase opportunities and improve outcomes for all students.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent of Schools

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Vision:

Develop, communicate, and implement a clear, compelling vision for the school that centers on high expectations and continuous improvement. Secure the buy-in and active participation of faculty, staff, students, and the community to support significant cultural and instructional shifts.

Instructional Focus:

Lead and manage comprehensive instructional reform efforts focused on improving curriculum, instruction, and assessment; enhancing teaching methodologies; and integrating research-based practices to ensure high-quality learning experiences for every student.

Climate and Culture:

Actively foster a positive culture of high-expectations among both students and faculty. Implement systems that promote mutual respect, collaboration, accountability, and a collective responsibility for student success and well-being.

Student Opportunity:

Identify, develop, implement, and promote successful academic and extracurricular programs that expand pathways and opportunities for students, preparing them for success in college, career, and community life.

Faculty Development and Supervision:

Oversee a comprehensive professional development system designed to build the instructional capacity of all faculty members to effectively implement and sustain significant reforms. Conduct regular evaluations focused on instructional effectiveness and growth.

Management and Operations:

Direct the overall operation of Massabesic High School, including fiscal management, facility maintenance, student discipline, and adherence to RSU 57 policies and state regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership or a related field. Maine Principal certification (040) or certifiable. Minimum of three years of successful administrative experience; preferably at the high school level. Demonstrated record of leadership in initiating and sustaining significant, positive school-wide transformational change. Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills required to lead a diverse team and engage the community.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

NOTE:

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Position Type:

Full-time