Principal, Loch Raven High School

Baltimore County Public Schools • Towson, MD

242d • $136,931 - $203,471

About The Position

The Principal of Loch Raven High School serves as the instructional and administrative leader of the school. This role involves planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating the school's programs and activities, as well as supervising professional and support staff. The Principal is responsible for defining the school's mission, providing instructional leadership, coordinating the instructional program, leading school improvement processes, and monitoring student achievement. The position requires effective communication with students, staff, parents, and the community, and involves administrative duties such as budget preparation and school discipline management.

Requirements

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master's degree, with appropriate course work in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision.
• Four years of outstanding teaching experience.
• One or more years' experience as an assistant principal.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II endorsement.
• A comparable out-of-state leadership or school building leadership certification transferrable to Maryland will be considered.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy and public education administration.
• Knowledge, skill, and successful experience with the school improvement process.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
• Provides instructional leadership for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Coordinates the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
• Supervises the instructional program of the school.
• Leads and directs the process of continuous school improvement.
• Develops a school improvement plan that supports the Indicators of Progress.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
• Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of all school personnel.
• Assesses the need for staff development for all school personnel and plans appropriate activities.
• Provides a program designed for school-community coordination and keeps open lines of communication between the community and the Board of Education.
• Directs the business functions of the school, such as budget preparation, accounting, and expenditure authorization.
• Works directly with students in developing positive student leadership through school and community activities.
• Interprets and implements the policies of the Board of Education and local school to the community served through continuous flow of communications.
• Engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development.
• Administers and coordinates school discipline.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days.
• Flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• Eligibility for the Maryland State Retirement System.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree