Elementary School Principal (K-4) 2026/27 School Year
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Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
- Previous administrative experience preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
- Previous administrative experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Guide a dynamic team of educators and support staff.
- Foster collaboration among staff.
- Engage families and community partners.
- Committed to meeting social-emotional, academic, and developmental needs of all learners.
Skills
Education
Job description
SAU 73 - Gilford School District
Gilford Elementary School - Gilford, New Hampshire
Job ID: 5526979
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Feb 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026
Elementary School Principal (K–4) 2026–2027 School Year
The Gilford School District, located in New Hampshire’s beautiful Lakes Region, is seeking an inspiring and energetic Elementary School Principal for the 2026–2027 school year. This leader will guide a dynamic team of educators and support staff in a collaborative, learner-focused learning environment.
The Gilford School District seeks a dedicated, learner-centered and community-based leader who:
- Serves as a strong instructional leader
- Fosters collaboration among staff
- Actively engages families and community partners
- Is committed to meeting the social-emotional, academic, and developmental needs of all learners
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance
- Paid leave
- Tax-sheltered annuity and retirement incentives
- Professional development allowances
- New Hampshire Principal Certification (required by start date)
- Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Administration
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- Updated resume
- Three signed letters of reference dated within the past year
- Official transcripts
- Copy of New Hampshire Principal certification
Visit www.sau73.org or email application materials to hr@sau73.org
Gilford School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School
The mission of the Gilford School District, in partnership with the community, is to actively engage all students in a broad range of educational opportunities that enables them to make responsible choices and succeed throughout life in a changing society.
- NH Principal Certification (required by start date)
- Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or Administration
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred
- Master degree preferred
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Please provide additional information in reference to any of the background check questions asked in this application when and if applicable. If not applicable, please write "N/A" as your response. You must give a response to all questions. If you answered "Yes" to any background check question during the application process, you must list all offenses and for each conviction provide date of conviction and disposition, regardless of the date or location of occurrence. Please provide a detailed explanation. Conviction of a crime is not a bar to employment in all cases. Each case is considered on its merits. Your answers will be verified with appropriate police records. Please be aware, a misdemeanor or felony will stay on your record forever unless you had this annulled by the court system.
- 1. Have you ever resigned from a prior position after a complaint had been received against you or your conduct was under investigation or review? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 2. Have you ever been disciplined, discharged, or asked to resign from a prior position? If yes, please explain, including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 3. Has your contract in a prior position ever been non-renewed? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 4. Have you ever not been nominated for re-employment in a prior position or ever had your nomination for re-employment not be approved? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 5. Have you ever been charged with, or are you currently being investigated for sexual abuse, misconduct or harassment of another person? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 6. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor (other than a minor traffic offense)? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 7. Have you ever entered a plea of guilty or "no contest" (nolo contendere) to any crime (other than a minor traffic offense)? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 8. Have you ever had a professional license or certificate suspended or revoked in any state, or have you ever voluntarily surrendered, temporarily or permanently, a professional license or certificate in any state? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 9. Has any court ever deferred, filed, or dismissed proceedings without a finding of guilty and required that you pay a fine, penalty, or court costs and/or imposed a requirement as to your behavior or conduct for a period of time in connection with any crime (other than a minor traffic offense)? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- 10. Have you ever served time in prison? If yes, please explain including dates. Brief Response (Answer limited to 200 characters, including spaces)
- Kirk Beitler
- 2 Belknap Mountain Road
- Gilford, New Hampshire 03249
- Phone: 6035279215
- Email: kbeitler@sau73.org
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