What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interim Claremont Middle School Principal - 2025/2026 School Year position at School Administrative Unit 6?
Reports to: Superintendent
Claremont Middle School in Claremont, NH is seeking a dynamic, transformative, child-focused educator to serve as its next principal. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a staff dedicated to improving student academic outcomes and social-emotional well-being. You will join a team of fellow administrators working toward this shared vision. The school serves approximately 328 students in grades 6-8.
Situated in the beautiful Connecticut River Valley, Claremont is a small city on the move, ready for the energy that a visionary school leader will bring to the community. The surrounding area offers a wide variety of four-season recreational opportunities, from the Green Mountains of Vermont to New Hampshire’s White Mountains, as well as numerous lakes and ponds. Proximity to many colleges and universities provides opportunities for collaboration and a rich cultural life.
We are seeking an outstanding instructional leader to serve as Interim Principal of the Claremont Middle School That is an educational leader who demonstrates, at best, the following five components with respect to their approach to the position of Principal:
Job Responsibilities include:
- Develop, implement, and monitor the educational services of the school to meet the needs of all students and to support school, district, and SAU priorities.
- Establish and maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
- Develop effective relationships with students, families, staff, and community.
- Lead the development of curriculum with theDirector of Curriculum.
- Coordinate connections between families and community agencies.
- Attend School Board meetings and other team/committee meetings as needed.
- Serve as contact with NH DOE consultants as appropriate.
- Other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.
Staff Supervision & Professional Development:
- Supervise and evaluate all certified staff following the practices and protocols required within contracts and by the Superintendent.
- Maintain appropriate levels of staffing to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies.
- Provide and coordinate professional development for instructional, support, and administrative staff.
- Supervise the maintenance of school facilities and food service in conjunction with the Director of Business & Finance.
- Develop and monitor school budgets.
- Negotiate and monitor contracts with service providers as appropriate and under the direction of SAU #6 administration.
- Complete required local, state, and federal reporting.
- Advise and consult with SAU #6 administration regarding educational and legal issues involving the school and its operations.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 3 years of successful Principal experience at the middle or high School level.
- Master’s degree or higher in education leadership with certification.
- Demonstrated administrative and collaborative leadership experience at the high school/middle school level.
- A passion for helping students grow and learn
- An ability to manage change while strengthening relationships and building networks within the community
- Masters Degree
- At least 3 years of Principal experience
- Currently have a New Hampshire principal certification.