Assistant Principal, Colgate Elementary School

Baltimore County Public Schools•Dundalk, MD

4h•$109,149 - $185,778•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Principal at Colgate Elementary School supports and assists the school principal in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating school programs and activities. The role provides instructional leadership, supervises professional and support staff, and helps lead continuous school improvement in accordance with the school’s CSI Plan. The Assistant Principal monitors student achievement and participation, supports school operations and student services, and communicates with students, staff, families, administrators, and the community. The position is on the 12-month School-Based Administrators pay scale. The elementary school salary range, effective July 1, 2026, is $109,149–$165,384.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Three years of teaching experience.
Possess a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement; or possess, or be eligible for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public education administration.
Knowledge, skill, and successful experience with the school improvement process.
Knowledge, skill, and successful experience in using and analyzing school performance data.
Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
Technology competency, including database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications.
Skill and experience in data analysis and application.
United States citizenship, residency, or a work visa is required.

Responsibilities

Assist the principal in defining the school’s mission and communicating goals and expectations for the school program.
Provide instructional leadership with the principal for implementation of the Baltimore County Public Schools curriculum and interventions related to the school-based CSI Plan.
Coordinate the school’s instructional program with school and central office staff to address priorities identified in the CSI Plan.
Assist in supervising the instructional program and collecting data to monitor the effectiveness of strategies addressing priority needs.
Help lead continuous school improvement and maximize the effectiveness of improvement strategies.
Monitor and assess student achievement and participation outcomes through data collection and analysis.
Assist in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of school personnel.
Help create a productive work climate by gaining staff and student cooperation using data from the CSI Needs Assessment and Plan.
Administer and coordinate school discipline, maintain discipline records, and coordinate supportive services and social agencies to meet student and family needs.
Coordinate and supervise student activities and write reports related to conferences, suspensions, court matters, and other areas.
Maintain attendance procedures and monitor student attendance strategies described in the CSI Plan.
Participate in professional activities outlined in the CSI Plan that contribute to leadership development.
Help determine and implement school organization, student placement and evaluation, and services and programs that address children’s needs.
Adjust schedules and programs to meet individual student needs as outlined in the CSI Plan.
Communicate effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
Assist the principal with local school financial business management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plan options
Dental plan options
Vision plan options
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability coverage
403(b)/457 plans
Paid holidays
Sick, personal business, and bereavement days
Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and board-approved leaves
Eligibility for the Maryland State Retirement System
The position may be eligible for a relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.