Houlton Middle High School Building Principal

Houlton Middle High School is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered Building Principal to lead our grades 7-12 campus. If you are a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a positive school culture, driving academic excellence, and building strong community partnerships, we want you on our leadership team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Instructional & Staff Leadership •

Drive Excellence:

Oversee and elevate classroom instruction and student learning; design comprehensive programs aligned with State and National standards, along with community needs. •

Data-Informed:

Monitor and leverage student achievement data to make strategic instructional decisions. •

Empower Faculty:

Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff. Cultivate a highly collaborative work environment and champion impactful professional development. School Operations & Culture •

Cultivate Climate:

Foster an equitable, inclusive, and supportive school culture that prioritizes student and staff well-being and active engagement. •

Safe Operations:

Allocate resources effectively, and ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local policies. •

Accountability:

Maintain fair and consistent student attendance and behavioral systems that align with the school's core mission. Community Engagement •

Build Partnerships:

Actively involve families, caregivers, and community members in school life, activities, and collaborative decision-making. •

Communicate Clearly:

Serve as the primary ambassador for school programs, goals, and achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS

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Education:

Master's degree in Educational Leadership or a related field. •

Certification:

Valid Maine Administrator Certification (040). •

Experience:

3-5 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. Prior school administrator (experience at the middle/high school level preferred). •

Legal & Academic Knowledge:

Familiarity with Maine Learning Results, state assessments, and federal/state education laws (IDEA, Section 504, Title IX). •

Skills:

Strong commitment to equity, excellent problem-solving abilities, and tech proficiency. Proper Maine DOE certification and background check required for all positions Forward signed application (https://www.rsu29.org/), resume, transcripts, certification and 3 references to: RSU 29

Superintendent's Office Attn:

Morgan Drake PO Box 190, 7 Bird St Houlton, ME 04730 morgan.drake@rsu29.org

Pay:

$100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Work Location:

In person