2025-26 Assistant Principal Pool

Somerset County Public Schools (MD)•Westover, MD

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About The Position

Somerset County Public Schools is seeking to establish a pool of qualified candidates for potential school-based administrator positions (Assistant Principal) that may become available for the 2025-2026 school year. Qualified internal candidates will receive priority consideration. The Assistant Principal provides leadership for the administrative, instructional, and operational functions of the school and supports the overall mission and goals of Somerset County Public Schools.

Requirements

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in an educational field
At least five years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Current Maryland State Teaching Certificate.
Administrator I is required for an Assistant Principal.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional and trade journals, technical procedures, or instructional textbooks and instructional aides.
Ability to write reports, detailed lesson plans, and procedure manuals as directed.
Ability to effectively present information in written and oral form.
Must be able to respond to questions from groups of students, administrators and the general public.
Must have a thorough understanding of the curriculum, ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to school finance and planning and ability to apply concepts of basic statistical analysis for instructional improvement.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to access and use Internet resources as well as to effectively use production, presentation, instructional and administrative software; understand and promote instructional technology integration; and have the ability to expand job knowledge as new technology applications develop through training and participation in workshops and professional development.
Ability to motivate persons of diverse backgrounds through explicit leadership qualities and good interpersonal skills.
Must have a thorough knowledge and understanding of current, effective instructional practices and strategies which promote effective observation and evaluation of instruction.
Keeps abreast of changes and development in the profession by joining professional organizations, attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications.
Must be willing and able to travel to several out of town and overnight meetings and trainings.
Must be dependable.
Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
Arrives for meetings and appointments on time.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a school leadership role is preferred.
Ability to interpret and write grant proposals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Uses data analysis to improve student achievement and program success.
Plans and conducts in-service activities and staff meetings to introduce, interpret, develop and support programs of instruction and behavior.
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
Provides leadership in development, selection and use of instructional materials and programs.
Schedules classes within established guidelines to meet student needs and ensures staff is appropriately assigned according to their certification status.
Supervises the school guidance and learning support program to enhance individual student education and development.
Establishes guidelines for proper student conduct and maintains student discipline.
Serves on interview committee for new and transferred personnel.
Prepares and manages the budget for the school.
Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
Participates as needed in parent conferences, IEP meetings, retention conferences, grade level meetings and SIT team meetings.
Plans for the development or revision of various forms and documents when needed.
Provides leadership and supervision for the students and staff ensuring that Board policies and school regulations are observed.
Represents Somerset County at state level meetings and disseminates information to staff.
Conducts teacher/staff observations and performance reviews ensuring completion guidelines.
Participates in highly confidential staff, student, parent and outside agency meetings as requested.
Works within established parameters to support the vision and goals of the school and Somerset County Public Schools.
Serves as liaison between the school and the community encouraging partnerships.