The Westbrook School Department seeks an experienced, visionary, and highly organized Middle School Principal to lead Westbrook Middle School, a dynamic and diverse learning community serving over 700 students in grades 5-8 and 150 staff. We seek a leader committed to continuous school improvement, equity, and fostering a collaborative school culture that ensures high student achievement.
About the Position
The Principal of Westbrook Middle School serves as the instructional and operational leader, guiding staff, students, and families in cultivating a supportive and academically rigorous environment. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to:
- Provide Effective Leadership – Inspire and empower a team of educators to promote student success through high-quality instruction and ongoing professional learning.
- Foster a Collaborative Culture – Collaborate closely with the Superintendent and District Leadership Team, ensuring alignment between middle school initiatives and district-wide goals while strengthening partnerships with the elementary schools and Westbrook High School.
- Support Diverse Student Needs – Lead a school with a great diversity of learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners (MLs), ensuring equity and opportunity for all.
- Drive Continuous Improvement – Leverage data to inform decision-making, establish clear goals, and deliver constructive feedback to all staff, fostering high expectations and instructional excellence.
- Strengthen Community Engagement – Cultivate strong relationships with families, students, and the broader Westbrook community, valuing diverse perspectives and promoting a welcoming school culture. Strong communication skills are essential.
- Ensure Operational Excellence – Uphold a well-organized and structured school environment by effectively managing resources, scheduling, and daily operations.
Qualifications - Maine Department of Education Building Administrator (040) certification or eligibility required
- Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience at the middle level
- Prior administrative or leadership experience in a middle school setting preferred
- Strong knowledge of instructional best practices, special education, and multilingual learner programs
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
About Westbrook. Middle School
Westbrook Middle School is a dynamic community in a rapidly growing, multicultural city in southern Maine. All WMS learners, grades 5-8, are valued and supported by our commitment to an equitable and rigorous educational experience. Our knowledgeable, skilled educators take part in a variety of action-oriented leadership and learning teams in partnership with administration as we continue our evolution to be the best comprehensive public middle school we can be. We create engaging learning spaces where students of all races, religions, cultures, ethnicities, languages, and abilities belong, have voice, and are successful.
About the District
Proudly serving one of the most diverse communities in the state, the Westbrook School Department is committed to creating a representative and inclusive workforce to enhance our development as a culturally rich and equity-focused school district. Our students are offered a range of opportunities to succeed in our schools. Through our student-centered programs, we address all learners' academic, social, emotional, and cultural needs, embracing our identity as a whole child district. Our schools serve learners from pre-K through high school and provide career and technical education and adult education. We foster a collaborative working environment and a culture of continuous growth through supportive leadership, high expectations, and opportunities for professional development. We also provide competitive pay and generous benefits. Together, we fulfill our One Promise: the best education for all, for life.
We invite you to join our team!