OCSU, VT Lake Region Union High School Principal

EXECUTIVE OPPORTUNITY

AN INVITATION TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF

Principal Lake Region Union High School

Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) Vermont

The Superintendent of the Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU) is actively seeking a dynamic student-centered and visionary leader to serve as the next Principal of Lake Region Union High School (LRUHS). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing school while continuing to build a collaborative culture focused on excellence equity and continuous improvement.

About the Community: The Northeast Kingdom

Lake Region Union High School is located in Vermonts Northeast Kingdom a region known for its natural beauty strong community connections and high quality of life. The area offers easy access to outdoor recreation year-round including skiing hiking mountain biking boating and fishing alongside small towns rich in history and local culture. Life here moves at a pace that allows for balance connection and belonging.

About Orleans Central Supervisory Union (OCSU)

OCSU is a close-knit supervisory union committed to serving the whole child through strong instruction supportive relationships and collaborative leadership. Across our schools educators support staff administrators and central office personnel work together to ensure every student is known supported and challenged to meet their fullest potential.

At OCSU:

• Every role matters from classroom teachers to bus drivers to central office staff
• Collaboration respect and shared responsibility guide our work
• Every student can learn and thrive when surrounded by caring dedicated adults

About Lake Region Union High School

Lake Region Union High School serves an average of 350 students in Grades 9-12 with a daily schedule from 8:15 a.m. to 2:55 p.m. The school has earned a strong reputation for academic excellence student achievement and community pride.

LRUHS has been named the fourth-best high school in Vermont by U.S. News & World Report and achieved a national ranking of 1638. Rankings are based on performance on state assessments graduation rates and college readiness.

Leadership Vision

Superintendent Jacquelyn Ramsay-Tolman in her first year of leadership at OCSU is focused on accelerating and continuing the schools success by ensuring consistent resources strengthening cross-departmental collaboration and maintaining high standards for teaching and learning for all.

The Principalship at LRUHS

The Principal of Lake Region Union High School will serve as the instructional leader and cultural steward of the school working closely with students families staff and the broader community.

The Principal will lead a team of:

• Dedicated faculty and support staff
• Collaborative administrators
• Engaged office and operations staff

The Principal of Lake Region Union High School is expected to meet and model the highest standards for instructional leadership aligned with the Vermont Standards for School Leaders and the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL).

Key responsibilities include:

• Mission Vision and Core Values: Lead a shared vision for high-quality teaching and learning grounded in equity continuous improvement and collective responsibility.
• Teaching and Learning: Serve as the instructional leader by supporting evidence-based practices data-informed decision-making and rigorous engaging instruction for all learners.
• Equity and Cultural Responsiveness: Ensure inclusive practices that honor student voice address diverse learning needs and close opportunity gaps.
• Professional Capacity of Staff: Develop the collective efficacy of faculty and staff through coaching feedback collaborative learning structures and shared leadership.
• Positive School Culture and Climate: Foster a safe respectful and inclusive school environment that supports student and staff well-being.
• Family and Community Engagement: Build authentic partnerships with families and community stakeholders to support student success.
• Ethical and Reflective Leadership: Model integrity transparency and reflective practice in all aspects of leadership.
• Operational and Systems Leadership: Manage school operations resources and systems to support teaching and learning effectively.

For this position Orleans Central Supervisory Union is proud to offer:

• A supportive team-oriented work environment
• A competitive annual salary aligned with Vermonts cost of living in the range of $130000-$150000 with final compensation open to negotiation for uniquely qualified candidates
• Comprehensive benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
• A community that values balance connection and purpose

Whether you are an experienced administrator or ready for the next step in your leadership journey OCSU offers a place where your work is meaningful and your leadership matters.

Review of applications will begin on February 27 2026. Preliminary interviews are planned for mid-March 2026. An appointment is expected by April 3 2026 and the anticipated start date for this position is July 1 2026.

For more information please contact: NESDEC Search Office Lake Region Union High School Principal Search NESDEC 28 Lord Road Marlborough MA 01752; Phone: Email: