Future Assistant Principal-Extended School Program Administrator 02-20-2026

Worcester County Public Schools•Newark, MD

22h

About The Position

POSITION: Assistant Principal/Extended School Program Administrator This advertisement is to identify qualified applicants to fill positions that become available for the 2026-27 school year. Applicants should state the level (elementary, intermediate, middle, or high) for which they are applying. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Assists the principal with establishing a school vision and culture that fosters achievement for all students as well as professional growth for all staff members. Assists the principal with monitoring and evaluating the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through purposeful formal and informal observation. Assists the principal with engaging staff members in focused, research-based, collaborative professional development. Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise with uses of technology, software, and data analysis. Assists the principal with managing the school plant and fiscal operations in an effective and efficient manner. Assists the principal with evaluating all staff members with the goals of capitalizing on talents and constant improvement. Assists the principal with navigating the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school in the community by establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with community organizations and individuals. Assists the principal with carrying out the policies of the state and county Board of Education and the laws of Maryland. Assumes the principal responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal. At intermediate, middle or high schools where grant-funded after school and/or summer programs take place, Extended School Administrators are expected to fulfill all the requirements outlined in the federal grants: Planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of the afterschool programs that may require 50% of his or her time. Assists implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future “Maryland’s Blueprint” legislative initiatives. Reports to the principal and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Eligibility for a license/certificate as an Administrator I as required by Maryland State Board of Education Bylaws at time of application.
Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum and high-quality instructional practices.
Five years of teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

School Improvement Experience
Formal School Leadership Experience (Content Team Leader, Grade Level Team Leader, Curriculum Resource Teacher, Instructional Coach)
County Wide Leadership Experience
Professional Learning Facilitator/PLC Leadership

Responsibilities

Assists the principal with establishing a school vision and culture that fosters achievement for all students as well as professional growth for all staff members.
Assists the principal with monitoring and evaluating the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through purposeful formal and informal observation.
Assists the principal with engaging staff members in focused, research-based, collaborative professional development.
Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise with uses of technology, software, and data analysis.
Assists the principal with managing the school plant and fiscal operations in an effective and efficient manner.
Assists the principal with evaluating all staff members with the goals of capitalizing on talents and constant improvement.
Assists the principal with navigating the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school in the community by establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with community organizations and individuals.
Assists the principal with carrying out the policies of the state and county Board of Education and the laws of Maryland.
Assumes the principal responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
Planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of the afterschool programs that may require 50% of his or her time.
Assists implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future “Maryland’s Blueprint” legislative initiatives.
Reports to the principal and performs other duties as assigned.