High School Principal

Bangor School Department; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bangor School Department in Bangor, Maine seeks a Principal for Bangor High School to lead a bold, student-centered vision during a 5-year strategic planning process. The role focuses on graduation gains, restorative practices, and a collaborative culture that engages students, staff, families, and the community.

The administrator will oversee instructional leadership, supervision, and multi-year school change while aligning budget and operations to support high-quality teaching and learning.

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

Maine Principal Certification

Master's Degree in Educational Leadership

Successful experience in educational leadership

Successful teaching experience

Job description

• 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, Year-Round of Schools. Reports to: Superintendent, Bangor High School, Bangor, Maine.

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 8/29/2026 10:55:49 AM CST.