Assistant Principal - Broadneck High

Anne Arundel County Public Schools•Annapolis, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal assists the school principal in evaluating and modifying instructional programs and managing school, human, and financial resources, facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role builds effective relationships with students, families, staff, community groups, and Central Office support staff, and supports the principal in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment. The position may require additional evening, night, or weekend work as needed, depending on the assignment. The Assistant Principal may act on behalf of the principal and supports school mission-setting, policy compliance, student achievement, staff supervision and evaluation, continuous school improvement, and development and implementation of the school improvement plan. The role also supports crisis and emergency planning, student activities, student records and reporting, school organization and operations, local school finances, and services for individual students. It contributes to leadership development and supports implementation of students’ IEPs and compliance with special education requirements. The position includes leadership and employee-management responsibilities such as interviewing, selecting, training, directing, and evaluating employees; handling employee complaints and discipline; assigning work; planning and controlling budgets; and ensuring legal compliance. The work is primarily in an office, school, or similar indoor environment. The position is listed as 12 months, 260 days, and 8 hours worked.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of relevant, successful teaching experience.
Effective oral and written communication with all school stakeholders.
Ability to recruit and retain teaching and support staff reflective of the diversity of the student population and community.
Ability to build collaborative teams that promote high expectations for all students.
Ability to obtain support and resources and engage community organizations, individual education supporters, and businesses in supporting student achievement and student development.
Knowledge of Anne Arundel County schools’ curriculum.
Ability to build a school culture that accounts for the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
Record of good attendance.
Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Proficiency with business technology applications, such as video/web conferencing and Microsoft Office applications.
Must hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by the Maryland State Department of Education, or hold an Administrator I Certificate issued by the Maryland State Department of Education.
Must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint) are listed as preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts on behalf of the principal in the principal’s absence.
Assists the principal in defining the school’s mission and communicating program goals and expectations.
Ensures compliance with Board of Education policies, regulations, and operating procedures.
Analyzes multiple data sources to help monitor and improve student achievement.
Assists in supervising and evaluating school-based personnel.
Supports continuous school improvement and helps develop a school improvement plan aligned with instruction, resources, and academic data points.
Assists with implementing the school crisis and emergency management plan to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Coordinates and supervises student activities.
Provides written reports as needed.
Monitors the maintenance and accuracy of student records, including grades and attendance.
Participates in professional activities that contribute to leadership development, including AP1 and AP2 programs.
Assists with school organization, student placement, evaluation, and services and programs for individual student needs.
Assists with school business management and develops working knowledge of local school finances.
Assists with supervision and oversight of school operations specific to the assignment.
Models cooperation, collaboration, and positive interactions with students, staff, and the community.
Supports development, implementation, and monitoring of student IEPs as applicable, and ensures ongoing compliance with state and federal special education regulations and due process procedures.
Models a positive work ethic, including professional dress, good attendance, and appropriate language.
Performs other related duties within the same classification or lower, as assigned.
Interviews, selects, and trains employees; sets or adjusts pay rates and work hours; directs work; maintains supervisory records; assesses employee performance; makes recommendations about promotions or other status changes; handles complaints and grievances; and disciplines employees.
Plans work, determines work techniques and materials or equipment to be used, and apportions work among employees.
Provides for employee and property safety and security.
Plans and controls the budget and monitors and implements legal compliance measures.