Dual-Site Elementary Principal: Data-Driven Leader

Servingschools; Anson (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RSU 74 seeks a dynamic Principal for two small Pre-K to Grade 5 buildings in central Maine. The role splits time between Solon Elementary and Garret Schenck School, leading instructional improvement through data-informed decisions and fostering a positive school culture.

Ideal candidates will have Maine administrator certification (or eligibility), experience in early childhood or elementary education, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills suited to a rural school setting.

Qualifications

• Maine building administrator certification (040) or eligibility.
• Experience in early childhood or elementary education required.
• Demonstrated success in leading data-informed instructional improvement.
• Understanding of rural school strengths and challenges.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support PreK-5 teaching and learning across two buildings.
• Use student data to drive instructional decisions and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with dedicated school staff who manage operations when the principal is off-site.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and community members.
• Promote strategies to improve student attendance and engagement.
• Support inclusive practices and programming for a student population with IEPs.

Skills

Data-informed leadership

Interpersonal skills

Rural school leadership

Education

Maine building administrator certification (040) or eligible

Job description

RSU 74 seeks a dynamic Principal for two small Pre-K to Grade 5 buildings in central Maine. The role splits time between Solon Elementary and Garret Schenck School, leading instructional improvement through data-informed decisions and fostering a positive school culture.

Ideal candidates will have Maine administrator certification (or eligibility), experience in early childhood or elementary education, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills suited to a rural school setting.