Falmouth Public Schools is looking for an experienced, inspiring, and collaborative leader to join our dedicated and professional team as High School Principal. Falmouth High School (FHS) serves over 600 students in grades 9-12 and is supported by a dedicated and committed staff. The school leadership is charged with fostering a culture of innovation, equity and excellence as we strive to fulfill our Vision: Navigating Creative Pathways to Courageous, Compassionate, and Fulfilling Lives for our students.
Falmouth High School is located on our 125-acre K-12 campus, which features extensive fields, trails, gardens and hoop houses, as well as numerous opportunities for staff and student collaboration between schools. Student achievement is exemplary and the community takes great pride in the academic, co-curricular, and athletic accomplishments of our students.
The ideal candidate:
* Loves working with adolescents and adult educators
* Models and fosters a culture of care and ongoing learning
* Communicates clearly and effectively
* Builds strong, positive, and trusting relationships across the school community
* Understands and supports instructional practices that optimize engagement, equity and rigor
* Is visible in classrooms, halls, and other spaces in the school and on campus
* Amplifies the expertise and strengths in the building
* Demonstrates skill and nuance in organizational management, including the utilization of teacher and student leadership to drive school improvement
* Employs strategic thinking in meeting challenges and opportunities
* Promotes authentic learning and enhances opportunities for experiential & community-based opportunities for students
Falmouth Public Schools encourages qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Qualifications:
?Masters Degree in Education
Experience in teaching and administration
Must have or be eligible to obtain Maine DOE 040 Building Administrator Certification
Compensation:
This administrative position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive District-paid benefits package.
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