What are the responsibilities and job description for the Building Principal position at RSU 29?
Houlton Middle High School is seeking a visionary, collaborative, and student-centered Building Principal to lead our grades 7–12 campus. If you are a passionate educator dedicated to fostering a positive school culture, driving academic excellence, and building strong community partnerships, we want you on our leadership team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional & Staff Leadership
● Drive Excellence: Oversee and elevate classroom instruction and student learning; design comprehensive programs aligned with State and National standards, along with community needs.
● Data-Informed: Monitor and leverage student achievement data to make strategic instructional decisions.
● Empower Faculty: Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff. Cultivate a highly collaborative work environment and champion impactful professional development.
School Operations & Culture
● Cultivate Climate: Foster an equitable, inclusive, and supportive school culture that prioritizes student and staff well-being and active engagement.
● Safe Operations: Allocate resources effectively, and ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local policies.
● Accountability: Maintain fair and consistent student attendance and behavioral systems that align with the school's core mission.
Community Engagement
● Build Partnerships: Actively involve families, caregivers, and community members in school life, activities, and collaborative decision-making.
● Communicate Clearly: Serve as the primary ambassador for school programs, goals, and achievements.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership or a related field.
● Certification: Valid Maine Administrator Certification (040).
● Experience: 3–5 years of successful experience as a classroom teacher. Prior school administrator (experience at the middle/high school level preferred).
● Legal & Academic Knowledge: Familiarity with Maine Learning Results, state assessments, and federal/state education laws (IDEA, Section 504, Title IX).
● Skills: Strong commitment to equity, excellent problem-solving abilities, and tech proficiency.
Proper Maine DOE certification and background check required for all positions
Forward signed application (https://www.rsu29.org/), resume, transcripts, certification and 3 references to:
RSU 29 Superintendent’s Office
Attn: Morgan Drake
PO Box 190, 7 Bird St
Houlton, ME 04730
morgan.drake@rsu29.org
Pay: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $100,000 - $110,000