Principal, Logan Elementary School - INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

BCPS•Dundalk, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school's programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master’s degree.
Three years of teaching experience.
One year experience as an assistant principal.
Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.
OR Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator II 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 the use and analysis of school performance data.
Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.
Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).
Information on your resume and application must match.
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application.
Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.
You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage.
Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Nice To Haves

INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY

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, such as newsletters, public talks before community groups, and communications to students and parent associations.
Engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development.
Administers and coordinates school discipline.
Communicates effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and community.