Principal Washburn Elementary School

Job Details

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

Empowering life-long learners to succeed in a world yet imagined!

We are seeking a committed, visionary Elementary School Principal to lead with integrity, build strong relationships, and inspire a culture of high expectations and continuous growth. The ideal candidate is a student-focused, innovative educational leader with a passion for developing schools of excellence in alignment with our district’s mission.

Key Qualifications:
-Previous experience as a principal preferred
-Expertise in behavior management and intervention systems (e.g., PBIS, Responsive Classroom)
-Clear, open, and professional communication skills
-Strong family engagement and community partnership abilities
-Background working with generational poverty and diverse populations
-Commitment to data-informed instruction and instructional leadership
-Effective team builder, coach, and collaborator
-Holds high expectations for students and staff
-Leads with compassion

If you are a dedicated leader who values community, equity, and excellence, we invite you to bring your passion and expertise to a school committed to empowering life-long learners to succeed in a world yet imagined.

Administrator > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Welcome to Washburn Elementary School

Welcome to Washburn Elementary School, home of the Washburn Lions! Our mascot, Leo, will tell you that Learning Equals Opportunity.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. Please describe what you would do to build a strong, welcoming climate at school.
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 2. Please describe your work with diverse populations.
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 3. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

Contact Information

• Sue Dorris, Superintendent
• 60 Court Street
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: 207 784-6431 ext 1202
• Fax: 207-333-6629
• Email: sdorris@auburnschl.edu