Principal

Anne Arundel County Public Schools • Annapolis, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available. The Principal administers, evaluates and modifies, as necessary, the instructional programs offered by the school. They manage school, human and financial resources, buildings, grounds and equipment. The role establishes effective relationships with students, parents, staff, community groups and Central Office support staff and is responsible for providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff. Additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed, including evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Three (3) years experience as a school-based administrator required.
• Knowledge of the curriculum of the schools of Anne Arundel County.
• Adhere to and comply with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Regulations, and operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, and good judgment in dealing with others
• Ability to build a school culture which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to garner support and resources, engage community organizations, individual education supporters, and businesses to support student achievement.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills inside and outside of school.
• Ability to supervise school activities both inside and outside the classroom and both before and after school.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of all school personnel; report and monitor employees not meeting contractual requirements.
• Assume responsibilities for defining the school’s mission and for communicating goals of the total school program.
• Provide instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
• Create, maintain, and monitor a monthly meeting calendar that allows for faculty and staff collaboration and a school culture focused on rigor and learning for all students.
• Coordinate the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate central office staff and the staff development office; supervise the instructional program of the school.
• Improve instructional practices through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
• Lead and direct the process of continuous school improvement.
• Develop a school improvement plan (SIP) that supports the district’s strategic plan and current required state growth measures.
• Monitor and assess student achievement using technology and multiple sources of data.
• Engage all community stakeholders in a shared responsibility for student learning and school success.
• Develop an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students.
• Create and implement school wide supervision plans that establish and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
• Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development.
• Administer and coordinate school discipline in a fair and consistent manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

Benefits

• Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal