Assistant Principal (.2FTE) / Elementary Learning Strategist (.8FTE) - Woodside Elementary School (2026-2027 SY)

Welcome to Maine School Administrative District #75

Serving Maine’s Midcoast communities of Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham, MSAD 75 is home to over 2,350 students and more than 600 faculty and staff members.

POSITION: Assistant Principal (.2 FTE) / Learning Strategist (.8 FTE) at Woodside Elementary School 

START DATE: July 1, 2026

Maine School Administrative District No. 75 is seeking a skilled Administrator and Experienced Educator to help administer the daily operations of the Woodside Elementary School and conduct educational intervention practices in Topsham, Maine. Woodside will have approximately 315 Students throughout grades PreK-5 for 2026-2027.

This is full time position located at the Woodside Elementary School, our district’s largest elementary school merging responsibilities of an assistant principal with an elementary learning strategist. 

The Assistant Principal role will assist the school prinicpal in overseeing, developing, and implementing policies, programs, curriculum activities, and budgets to promote each student's educational development and the professional development of each Staff member.

The Learning Strategist role is a collaborative instructional specialist responsible for designing and delivering targeted, data-driven supports to students who require additional academic or behavioral assistance to succeed in the core curriculum. This role champions a deep commitment to the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, collaborating closely with classroom teachers and special educators to strengthen Tier 1 instruction and proactively embed high-impact interventions within the general education setting.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A collaborative and dynamic educational leader with a demonstrated and genuine interest in developing their students and staff.  
• Strong experience in curriculum planning, review, and implementation.  
• Demonstrated skills in the use of data to analyze and solve problems
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and community.
• Facilitate a culture of learning at the elementary school level.  
• Proven successful experience as a building-level Administrator.
• Broad background in instructional programming and professional development of Staff Members.  
• The ability to build relations that lead professionals toward goal attainment
• Responsibility for building administration and the safety/welfare of students and staff.  
• Build and foster a school culture of respect, kindness, and acceptance. 
• Promote an Inclusive Culture
• Collaboration for Core Instruction  
• Collaboration for Intervention
• Facilitate grade level teams to review student data, identify learning barriers, and design and implement comprehensive, strength-based interventions.
• Collaborate with grade level teams to design and implement research-based academic and behavioral interventions and embed those interventions in the general education setting to the greatest extent possible.
• Conduct frequent brief assessment to monitor progress and determine if interventions and supports are effective for students
• Actively participate in building and/or district leadership teams to identify systemic barriers to student achievement
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative partnerships with families that encourage and facilitate their active participation and input in the educational planning process.
• For candidates holding a valid Special Education certification, this role may include serving as a Special Education Casemanager for a limited number of cases, ensuring the development, implementation, and compliance of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must hold a valid State of Maine Department of Education Building Administrator Certification (#40). 
• Must hold a valid State of Maine Department of Education Teacher: Child with Disabilities K-8 (282) Certification or K-6 General Education Teacher (020) Certification.
• Must hold a valid State of Maine Department of Education Background Check (CHRC) authorization.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with, but not limited to, employees, students, and community families.  
• Solid knowledge of school law and areas such as 504 and Special Education.
• Mandt trained or ability to obtain.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum.
• Effective behavior management skills.
• Proficiency in using technology for instruction and record-keeping.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to the success of all students

How to apply for or renew a CHRC/Certification

Why MSAD 75?

• Professional Growth: At MSAD 75, employees grow professionally, build strong relationships, and help shape the future of our community one student at a time.
• Supportive Environment: We strive to build an environment that is diverse in perspectives, talents, backgrounds, and experiences.
• Comprehensive Benefits: MSAD 75 offers a Flexible Benefits Plan, including medical and dental coverage, flexible spending account (FSA), 403(b) & 457(b) plans, MainePERS, employee assistance program (EAP), professional development reimbursement, paid time off and more!
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: The Orion Performing Arts Center provides a cultural beacon in the region, offering first-rate live performances and enriching experiences for both staff and students.

MSAD 75 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, ancestry, or disability in its employment or in the administration of its educational policies and programs.