Teacher/Principal - Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
The Maine Department of Education is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher/Principal to lead the educational program at Kingman School within the Education in the Unorganized Territory (EUT). This is an exciting opportunity to provide both instructional leadership and administrative oversight in a unique educational setting. The position is responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Education in the Unorganized Territories to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, community members, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for teaching, planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on students’ lives in Maine’s Unorganized Territories while working in a close-knit educational community. The Teacher/Principal serves as both an instructional leader and school administrator, helping to shape the academic future of students in a rural setting.
Requirements
- A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field
- Three (3) years experience in education
- Maine Teaching Certificate
Nice To Haves
- Obtained or eligible to obtain Maine Teaching Certificate 282 (Teacher: Child With Disabilities K-8)
- Obtained or eligible to obtain Maine Teaching Certificate 057 (teaching Principal PreK-8)
- Management/supervisory experience
- Experience or training in curriculum/instruction
- Experience or training in interdisciplinary instruction
- Experience or training in project-based learning
- Master’s Degree in education, leadership, curriculum/instruction
Responsibilities
- Implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Education in the Unorganized Territories
- Ensuring that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school
- Leading and nurturing all members of the school staff
- Communicating effectively with parents, community members, and colleagues in other districts and schools
- Teaching
- Planning
- Curriculum development
- Program evaluation
- Extracurricular activities
- Personnel management
- Financial management
- Emergency procedures
- Resource scheduling
- Facilities operations
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Parental leave (42 consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave for welcoming a child)
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
- Additional wellness benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
