Elementary Principal - Shapleigh Memorial School

Elementary Principal - Shapleigh Memorial School (Job )

Date Posted: 5/27/2026

• Completion of the online administrative application
• Current resume
• Official college transcripts
• Three letters of reference

Shapleigh Memorial School seeks a highly skilled and experienced school administrator to lead its student‑centered elementary school serving grades PreK‑5. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus, an engaging personality, and a love of learning. The school is a safe, respectful, and responsible community that focuses on the whole child with a consistent approach to safety and social‑emotional health, supporting students to access learning, sustain growth, and attain high academic achievement.

Superintendent of Schools or designee

• Master’s Degree with specific preparation in elementary supervision and administration
• Minimum of five years of educational experience
• Valid State of Maine Elementary Principal’s Certificate
• Relevant experience facilitating communication between and with groups
• Effective administrative and management skills
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills

• Focus staff development time, including professional development days, early release days, and other similar opportunities on activities compatible with the District’s strategic plan
• Build collaborative relationships and lead the School’s mission, vision, and goals to support the academic and social‑emotional success of all students
• Create a school environment in which staff, students, and parents develop a sense of trust, participation, equity, understanding, and productive interaction
• Implement processes and procedures that further building and District goals
• Establish relationships with school stakeholders, parents, and community members to bring together school and community
• Foster a collegial environment that supports teacher leadership, collaboration, and growth
• Establish and implement operational policies, procedures, and practices that promote RSU #57’s Strategic Plan
• Supervise school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing professional growth, and achieving overall objectives of the school’s curriculum
• Evaluate the performance of all professional personnel and support staff
• Recommend improvements regarding student academic achievement by reviewing student progress reports, grade cards, standardized testing, and results of local assessments
• Prepare and recommend an annual budget
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as directed by the Superintendent or as otherwise mandated by Maine State Law
• Keep the Superintendent informed of events and activities, as well as routine matters related to the Superintendent’s or School Board’s interests
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent

As determined by the Administrative Bargaining Agreement. Salary, work year, and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift, bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time.

RSU 57 Massabesic is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the primary functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.