Manchester Essex RSD, MA Middle School Principal

Marlborough, NH - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 150000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Principal/Middle School Principal

Date Posted:
12/17/2025

Location:
Manchester Essex Regional School District

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled

EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY

AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF
PRINCIPAL MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
MASSACHUSETTS

The Superintendent of Manchester Essex Regional School District seeks dynamic and effective leaders to serve as Principal of the Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.

About the Manchester Essex Regional School District

The Manchester Essex Regional School District (MERSD) serves the coastal communities of Manchester-by-the-Sea and Essex on Massachusetts North Shore approximately 25 miles north of Boston. The district educates approximately 1200 PreK-12 students in three schools. MERSD provides a high quality comprehensive student-centered educational experience that supports students academic social and emotional development and prepares them for a post-secondary educational or service experience a career and life as an engaged member of society.

About Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School serves approximately 280 students in Grades 68 The middle school benefits from small class sizes an experienced and dedicated staff a collaborative professional culture and strong parent and community partnerships. School leadership and staff strive to educate the whole child while providing structure support challenge and consistency. With student learning at the forefront the ultimate goal is to create an environment where students are creative engaged and resilient lifelong learners who are ready to take their next academic step upon moving on from Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.

About the Position

The Manchester Essex Regional School District is seeking a dynamic and innovative instructional leader with a compelling vision for middle school education and a demonstrated ability to lead teaching and learning. The principal will work collaboratively with an experienced faculty to strengthen curriculum instruction and assessment; use data and research to improve practice; and advance excellence equity and inclusion in alignment with the districts Strategic Plan and Vision of the Graduate.

The next Principal of Manchester Essex Regional Middle School should have a strong record of implementing high quality curriculum initiatives and an in-depth knowledge of current teaching methodologies technology integration and interdisciplinary studies. This individual will have proven practice of equitable student-centered decision-making and display evidence of a commitment to community engagement. Highly developed interpersonal skills and experience in project management and facilitating change will be critical as is the ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse groups. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and resource management skills and a focus on best practices in teaching learning and assessment.

Qualifications
Masters degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited college or university
Licensed or qualified to hold an appropriate level license as a Principal from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
At least five years successful teaching experience
Successful experience working on school-wide and/or district-wide initiatives

The projected salary for the position is $130000-$150000 depending on the qualifications and experiences of the successful candidate.

For more information please contact:
NESDEC Search Office
Manchester Essex Regional Middle School Principal Search
New England School Development Council (NESDEC)
28 Lord Road
Marlborough MA 01752
Phone:
Email:

The deadline for submitting applications is January 26 2026. Preliminary interviews are planned for early February 2026. An appointment is expected by March 9 2026 and the anticipated start date for this position is July 1 2026.

Position Type:Principal/Middle School PrincipalDate Posted:12/17/2025Location:Manchester Essex Regional School DistrictDate Available:07/01/2026 Closing Date: Until filled EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF PRINCIPAL MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL MASSACHUSETT...

Position Type:
Principal/Middle School Principal

Date Posted:
12/17/2025

Location:
Manchester Essex Regional School District

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until filled