Teacher/Principal - Kingman School

Location: Kingman,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Education 

Education in the Unorganized Territory 

Teacher / Principal - Kingman School 

Opening Date: August 5, 2025

Closing Date: August 19, 2025

Job Class Code: 3134
Grade: 25
Salary: $57,408.00 – $85,945.60/Annually   
Position Number: 014280049

Purpose:

The Maine Department of Education is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Teacher/Principal to lead the educational program at Kingman School within the Education in the Unorganized Territory (EUT). This is an exciting opportunity to provide both instructional leadership and administrative oversight in a unique educational setting.

The position is responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Education in the Unorganized Territories to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds state standards, following the approved curricula and directives of the school.  Achieving academic excellence requires that the principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.  Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for teaching, planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.

This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on students’ lives in Maine’s Unorganized Territories while working in a close-knit educational community. The Teacher/Principal serves as both an instructional leader and school administrator, helping to shape the academic future of students in a rural setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of educational administration.
• Knowledge of teaching methods and practices.
• Ability to supervise subordinate personnel.
• Ability to supervise a large professional staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Ability to develop program goals and objectives.
• Ability to evaluate programs.
• Ability to use applicable computer programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors Degree in Education or related field and three (3) years experience in education. 

Preference given to candidates that have obtained or are eligible to obtain  the following certifications through the MDOE:  282 (Teacher: Child With Disabilities K-8) and 057 (teaching Principal PreK-8)
Preference will also be given to candidates that have management/supervisory experience; experience or training in curriculum/instruction, interdisciplinary instruction, and/or project-based learning. Master’s Degree in education, leadership, curriculum/instruction preferred.

As a condition of employment, the Department of Education requires the selected candidate to pass a fingerprint-based background check.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in this class).

Maine Teaching Certificate.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual valu