High School Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal - High School

Date Posted:
8/25/2026

Location:
Bangor High School
Principal, Bangor High School
Help lead a 5-year strategic planning process and shape the next chapter
for Bangor High School students, staff, and community.

We're launching a bold 5-year strategic planning process - and looking for an innovative, student-centered leader ready to help
write that next chapter for Bangor High School. This is more than a building-leadership role: it's a chance to reimagine what's
possible for our students, drive real gains in graduation rates, and build a school culture where every student is known, engaged,
and set up to succeed.

LOCATION : SCHEDULE : REPORTS TO:
Bangor High School Full-Time Superintendent
Bangor, Maine Year-Round of Schools

PRIORITIES OF THE ROLE :

? Strategic planning & long-term vision setting

? Improving graduation & on-time completion rates

? Reducing chronic absenteeism through proactive engagement

? Restorative, equity-centered approaches to discipline & reducing suspensions

? Instructional leadership, staff supervision & evaluation

? Budget, operations & school climate

WE'RE SEEKING SOMEONE WHO:

• Has a track record of improving graduation outcomes and student
  engagement
• Leads with data - turning attendance and discipline trends into
  action
• Believes in restorative, relationship-based approaches over punitive
  ones
• Builds trust across students, staff, families, and community partners
• Thinks strategically and can lead a school through multi-year
  change
• Communicates with clarity, warmth, and transparency

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Maine Principal Certification (alternative-pathway candidates must complete a Master's within five years)

• Master's Degree in or related to Educational Leadership

• Successful experience in educational leadership, school administration, and/or supervision preferred

• Successful teaching experience

Bangor is a regional hub for education, healthcare, and the arts - with the energy of a small city and easy access to Maine's forests, lakes,
rivers, and coast. Join a community ready to invest in bold ideas and lasting change for its students.

Bangor School Department • Bangor, Maine • bangorschools.net • Apply today to join our leadership team