High School Principal

Bangor School Department; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangor School Department in Bangor, Maine, is seeking a High School Principal for Bangor High School. This leadership role guides a 5-year strategic planning process to reimagine what is possible for students, staff, and the community, aiming to raise graduation rates and build a culture where every student is known, engaged, and set up for success.

The position emphasizes data-driven leadership, collaborative school improvement, and a focus on equity, restorative practices, and multi-year

Qualifications

• Maine Principal Certification (alternative-pathway candidates must complete a Master's within five years)
• Master's Degree in or related to Educational Leadership
• Successful experience in educational leadership, school administration, and/or supervision preferred
• Successful teaching experience

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning & long-term vision setting
• Improving graduation & on-time completion rates
• Reducing chronic absenteeism through proactive engagement
• Restorative, equity-centered approaches to discipline & reducing suspensions
• Instructional leadership, staff supervision & evaluation
• Budget, operations & school climate

Education

Master's Degree in or related to Educational Leadership

Job description

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Openings as of 8/26/2026

High School Principal JobID: 2987

• Position Type: Administration/ Principal - High School
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Bangor High School

Principal, Bangor High School

Help lead a 5-year strategic planning process and shape the next chapter for Bangor High School students, staff, and community.

We're launching a bold 5-year strategic planning process — and looking for an innovative, student-centered leader ready to help write that next chapter for Bangor High School. This is more than a building-leadership role: it's a chance to reimagine what's possible for our students, drive real gains in graduation rates, and build a school culture where every student is known, engaged, and set up to succeed.

LOCATION: Bangor High School. SCHEDULE: Full-Time. REPORTS TO: Superintendent, Bangor, Maine (Year-Round of Schools).

Priorities of the Role

• Strategic planning & long-term vision setting
• Improving graduation & on-time completion rates
• Reducing chronic absenteeism through proactive engagement
• Restorative, equity-centered approaches to discipline & reducing suspensions
• Instructional leadership, staff supervision & evaluation
• Budget, operations & school climate

We're seeking someone who:

• Has a track record of improving graduation outcomes and student engagement
• Leads with data — turning attendance and discipline trends into action
• Believes in restorative, relationship-based approaches over punitive ones
• Builds trust across students, staff, families, and community partners
• Thinks strategically and can lead a school through multi-year change
• Communicates with clarity, warmth, and transparency

Qualifications

• Maine Principal Certification (alternative-pathway candidates must complete a Master's within five years)
• Master's Degree in or related to Educational Leadership
• Successful experience in educational leadership, school administration, and/or supervision preferred
• Successful teaching experience

Bangor is a regional hub for education, healthcare, and the arts — with the energy of a small city and easy access to Maine's forests, lakes, rivers, and coast. Join a community ready to invest in bold ideas and lasting change for its students.

Bangor School Department Bangor, Maine bangorschools.net

Postings current as of 8/26/2026 9:08:57 PM CST.

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