The Oxford Hills School District, located in the scenic western foothills of Maine, is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Principal/Dean of Students at Oxford Elementary School in Oxford, Maine.

Oxford Elementary School is searching for a highly collaborative Assistant Principal/Dean of Students to start on July 1, 2024. Oxford Elementary School is a PreK-Grade 6 school with 310 students and 65 staff members.

Desired Candidates Will Demonstrate

• Successful elementary instructional experience
• A positive, inclusive, student-centered perspective
• A deep understanding of child development and social-emotional learning
• Successful leadership/administrative experience
• Proven collaboration with others
• Collaborative leadership skills to work in partnership with students, staff, families and the community-at-large
• Systems thinking with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A commitment to sustaining and growing an innovative and supportive school culture and vision
• An ability to serve as a leader in academic and behavioral response to intervention and special education
• A flexible and innovative growth mindset
• A willingness to participate in activities beyond the school day

Competitive salary and benefits.

Please submit résumé, letter of interest, completed electronic application, transcripts, copy of certification and three letters of reference. 

For information about our school district, visit our web site at www.msad17.org

Reports to: Building Principal

Expectations of Oxford Hills School District Staff:

As contributing members of the district’s learning community, all district staff members are expected to:

1. Model a strong work ethic, perseverance and grit, as well as responsibility and respect;
2. Utilize best practices for motivating today’s students in a safe, supportive learning environment;
3. Demonstrate knowledge in the development of real-world learning experiences and community partnerships to provide students with opportunities for extensions of learning, applied learning, community service, and citizenship;
4. Demonstrate a willingness and ability to collaborate, engage, and communicate with colleagues, parents and the public.

How To ApplyApplicants must complete the entire online application as well as provide cover letter, résumé, copy of certification, transcipts and three current letters of reference to be considered for a position. Please be sure to provide complete reference information in the application for each reference including name, address, phone and email address.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Oxford Hills School District is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.