Rural School Leader & Teacher Principal

State-of-Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 57,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Maine Department of Education is seeking a dynamic Teacher/Principal to lead the Kingman School within Education in the Unorganized Territories. This role combines instructional leadership with administrative oversight in a rural setting.

Responsibilities include implementing state policies, curriculum alignment, program evaluation, personnel and financial management, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners to ensure a safe, student-centered learning environment that

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field with at least three years experience in education.
• Maine Teaching Certificate; preference for 282 (Teacher: Child With Disabilities K-8) and 057 (teaching Principal PreK-8).
• Master’s Degree in education, leadership, curriculum/instruction preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with management/supervisory experience; experience or training in curriculum/instruction, interdisciplinary instruction, and/or project-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture all members of the school staff and communicate effectively with parents, community members, and colleagues.
• Teach, plan, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.
• Serve as instructional leader and school administrator, helping shape the academic future in a rural setting.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, &

Educational administration

Teaching methods & practices

Supervising personnel

Communicating effectively

Written communication

Developing program goals

Program evaluation

Computer literacy

Education

Maine Teaching Certificate

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Master’s Degree in education/leadership preferred

Job description

The Maine Department of Education is seeking a dynamic Teacher/Principal to lead the Kingman School within Education in the Unorganized Territories. This role combines instructional leadership with administrative oversight in a rural setting.

Responsibilities include implementing state policies, curriculum alignment, program evaluation, personnel and financial management, and collaboration with staff, parents, and community partners to ensure a safe, student-centered learning environment that