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The Claremont School District is located in the beautiful and picturesque Upper Valley Area of New Hampshire.  The Claremont School District is approximately 35 minutes from Mount Sunapee Ski Resort and 30 minutes from all of the concerts and athletic events at Dartmouth College in Hanover.  The Connecticut River flows nearby making kayaking and canoeing very convenient after work and on the weekends.  Hiking trails are plentiful.  Many would say it is a great location to raise a family, renew your sense of wonder and be part of a vibrant community supporting its schools.  To learn more about Claremont School District visit:
https://www.sau6.org/
Title: Principal
Reports to: Superintendent/Executive Director
Terms of Employment: Full-Time/12 months
FLSA Classification: Exempt

We are seeking an outstanding instructional leader to serve as the next Principal of the Claremont Middle School beginning July 1, 2025. That is an educational leader who demonstrates, at best, the following five components with respect to their approach to the position of Principal: 
 

Job Responsibilities include:
 

Communication & Educational Programming:

• Develop, implement, and monitor the educational services of the school to meet the needs of all students and to support school, district, and SAU priorities.
• Establish and maintain a safe and effective learning environment.
• Develop effective relationships with students, families, staff, and community.
• Coordinate connections between families and community agencies.
• Attend School Board meetings and other team/committee meetings as needed.
• Serve as contact with NH DOE consultants as appropriate.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the Superintendent.

Staff Supervision & Professional Development:

• Supervise and evaluate all certified staff following the practices and protocols required within contracts and by the Superintendent.
• Maintain appropriate levels of staffing to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and accrediting bodies.
• Provide and coordinate professional development for instructional, support, and administrative staff.
• Supervise the maintenance of school facilities and food service in conjunction with the Director of Business & Finance.

Finances & Contracts:

• Develop and monitor school budgets.
• Negotiate and monitor contracts with service providers as appropriate and under the direction of SAU #6 administration.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Complete required local, state, and federal reporting.
• Advise and consult with SAU #6 administration regarding educational and legal issues involving the school and its operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 3 years of successful Principal experience at the middle or high School level.
• Master's degree or higher in education leadership with certification.
• Demonstrated administrative and collaborative leadership experience at the high school/middle school level.
• A passion for helping students grow and learn
• An ability to manage change while strengthening relationships and building networks within the community

Minimum qualifications for the position include:  

• Masters Degree
• At least 3 years of Principal experience
• Currently has a New Hampshire principal certification. 

The Claremont School District (SAU #6) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with NH RSA 189:13-a, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background check and fingerprinting through the New Hampshire Department of Safety and the FBI.

In accordance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), the District provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Department.