Principal - Swasey School, Brentwood

Principal - Swasey Central School, Brentwood

Position Summary
We are seeking an exceptional instructional leader to become the next Principal of Swasey Central School beginning July 1, 2026. Swasey Central School is a high‑performing PreK‑5 elementary school located in the welcoming town of Brentwood, New Hampshire, serving approximately 300 students in a close‑knit, community‑centered environment. Recognized as the 2023 New Hampshire Elementary School of Excellence, Swasey is a place where students, staff, and families work together to support academic growth and whole‑child development.

More than 60 dedicated staff members contribute to a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement. Students continue their educational journey within the Exeter Region Cooperative School District for middle and high school.
Brentwood is part of New Hampshire’s scenic Seacoast region and offers the charm of a small community with the convenience of nearby cities. Ideally located in Rockingham County, Brentwood is approximately 50 miles north of Boston, Massachusetts, and 50 miles south of Portland, Maine, with easy access to Route 101, Route 125, and Interstate 95. Just 20 minutes from ocean beaches, the town provides convenient travel to Exeter, Epping, Kingston, Manchester, Portsmouth, Boston, and Portland.

Swasey Central School is a proud member of SAU 16, working collaboratively with neighboring communities to deliver an exceptional public education.

It is a year‑round position with a competitive salary range of $111,000–$123,000, commensurate with experience.

Essential Core Values

• Is student‑centered and believes all students can and will learn when given the right support and when they feel a strong sense of belonging to their school community.
• Believes that helping all students grow socially, emotionally, and mentally well is important to the process of academic rigor.
• Believes in encouraging diverse thinking and seeking different perspectives from many different stakeholders.
• Believes in the empowerment of all educators.
• Understands and can implement the 7 Principles of Competency Based Education.

Essential Duties

• Develops and administers school programs consistent with the SAU 16 Portrait of a Graduate, which defines our shared vision for student success, as well as the school’s mission, practices and principles.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra‑curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Ensures that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to prototype new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate and complete record‑keeping and reporting for all student activities, attendance and records as required by law.
• Coordinates the work of school staff and program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students’ needs, including students with special needs.
• Coordinates with the central office in recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with teachers for continuing development of instructional techniques.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental engagement in students’ education and ensures effective communication with students and families/caregivers.
• Communicates behavioral expectations to build understanding and respect throughout the school community.
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