Assistant Principal

Baltimore County Public Schools is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for all of our students. Each and every school in our system has safety plans in place for a variety of emergencies and, to ensure that each school continually meets our security expectations, security procedures are reviewed as needed and periodically throughout the year by our Department of School Safety and Security.

Job Summary Some educators stay in the classroom making a direct difference in the lives of students every day. Others are called to be an assistant principal leading a school and impacting the lives of hundreds of students each year. Being an assistant principal is not an easy job, but it is extremely rewarding and impactful. As the assistant principal, you are a leader and a representative of the school who will be contributing to: - setting and achieving performance, culture and equity goals for your school - leading and coaching teachers in instructional design and delivery - overseeing the school budget and operations - hiring and evaluating phenomenal teachers and staff who can challenge, support, and teach students Opportunity The opportunity of being an assistant principal in Baltimore County Public Schools is simple: it is your chance to support an excellent, life-changing school. You will impact the lives of thousands of students who go on to be doctors, scientists, community and business leaders and teachers inspired by the education they received in the school you help lead. In turn, these students can make a difference in their community and our world. If a demanding and high-impact job in education working for a diverse school system led by a superintendent, Dr. Dallas Dance, whom President Obama calls a “Champion of Change” sounds like what you are looking for and you have a record of exceptional performance as a teacher and formal or informal outside the classroom leadership opportunities, than we invite you to consider being an assistant principal with Baltimore County Public Schools. Performance Expectations - Support the leadership of a collaborative school community effort to define and fulfill the school’s vision, mission and school improvement plan aligned with our BCPS Blueprint 2.0 system wide goals. - Provide instructional leadership for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools - Monitor and plan for equitable outcomes across student groups - Maintain a safe and positive school culture and climate that fosters learning and respect - Participate in developing and administering the school’s budget in line with the school’s priorities and school improvement plan - Infuse effective and relevant technology into the development and delivery of lesson plans - Assist in the hiring, development, coaching and evaluation of school based staff - Develop and cultivate strong relationships with students, staff, parents and community leaders - Contribute to the development and success of Baltimore County Public Schools’ initiatives

Qualifications: - A focus on serving students and staff in the pursuit of outstanding student achievement - Three (3) years of exceptional teaching experience with impressive student achievement gains and a record of believing in all students - Informal or formal school-based leadership beyond the classroom. - Master’s degree from an accredited institution - MSDE Advanced Professional Certificate with Admin I endorsement or for out-of-state candidates a valid leadership or school building leadership certification - Demonstrated ability to provide valued organizational leadership and management - Knowledge and understanding of the Common Core Curriculum, curriculum development, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, and learning assessments - Demonstrated ability to provide rubric-based, customized and impactful instructional coaching - Skilled in the analysis, interpretation and use of school performance data - Experience being highly successful and effective with diverse staff and student populations - Capable at effectively using a number of software programs including Microsoft Office programs, Student Management Systems and other school-level technology platforms - Professional oral and written communication skills - Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required Pre-Employment Requirements: - All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $70.50. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment. - 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. - Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. - All newly hired personnel must attend a New Hire Orientation session. - Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.