Principal (Elementary, Middle or High School) Posted to Create a Candidate Pool

Baltimore County Public Schools•Baltimore, MD

13d•$129,952 - $221,238•Onsite

About The Position

Baltimore County Public Schools is creating a candidate pool for elementary, middle, and high school principals. The principal serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school, planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating school programs and activities, and supervising professional and support staff. The position reports to the Executive Director, School Support & Achievement. The principal defines and communicates the school's mission, goals, and expectations; leads curriculum implementation and continuous school improvement; monitors student achievement and participation; supervises and evaluates personnel; and coordinates staff development. The role also oversees school business functions, including budgets and expenditures; supports student leadership and school discipline; communicates and works with students, staff, families, the community, and the Board of Education; and participates in professional activities that support leadership development. Candidates must have a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with appropriate coursework in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision; four years of outstanding teaching experience; and one year of assistant principal experience. Candidates must also hold or be eligible for the specified Maryland educator and administrator certification or endorsements. The posting also describes relevant knowledge and abilities in pedagogy, public school administration, school improvement, performance-data analysis, communication, technology, relationship-building, and confidentiality. The work involves frequent travel around the school campus, occasional lifting or moving of up to 20 pounds, and frequent evening meetings and weekend activities. Attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities is required as needed. The position is exempt. BCPS states that it has more than 21,000 employees and supports more than 111,000 students.

Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with appropriate coursework in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision.
Four years of outstanding teaching experience.
One year of experience as an assistant principal.
Possess or be eligible for a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement, or the corresponding Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and listed endorsement.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy and public education administration.
Knowledge, skill, and successful experience with the school improvement process and the use and analysis of 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.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and maintain confidential information.
Submit a complete BCPS application, applicable proof of licensure or certification, a current resume, and required supervisory references.
United States citizenship, residency, or work visa is required.
Complete fingerprinting and a criminal background investigation as a pre-employment requirement.

Responsibilities

Define the school's mission and communicate goals and expectations for the total school program.
Provide instructional leadership for implementation of the Baltimore County Public Schools curriculum.
Coordinate and supervise the school's instructional program with school and central-office staff.
Lead continuous school improvement and develop a school improvement plan supporting the Indicators of Progress.
Monitor and assess student achievement and participation outcomes using data collection and analysis.
Supervise and evaluate school personnel and assess staff-development needs; plan appropriate activities.
Provide a program for school-community coordination and maintain communication between the community and the Board of Education.
Direct school business functions, including budget preparation, accounting, and expenditure authorization.
Work with students to develop positive student leadership through school and community activities.
Interpret and implement Board of Education and local school policies for the community through ongoing communications.
Participate in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
Administer and coordinate school discipline and communicate effectively with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Twenty vacation days, twelve sick days, and five personal leave days per year.
Medical plans with 80% to 85% of individual and family premiums paid by the employer.
Dental and vision plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent childcare.
Wellness programs.
Basic term life insurance of $15,000 and optional term life insurance up to 10 times salary.
403(b) and 457(b) plans.
Tuition reimbursement for coursework and degrees.
Membership in the Maryland State Teachers’ Retirement System.
Disability coverage.
Paid holidays and bereavement days.
Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and Board-approved leaves.