DEFINITION
: 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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: - 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
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training and Experience:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master’s degree, with appropriate course work in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision, plus three years of outstanding teaching and one or more years’ experience as an assistant principal.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II endorsement is required.
- A comparable out-of-state leadership or school building leadership certification transferrable to Maryland will be considered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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 (, 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.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently travel among the school environment/campus; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently attend evening meetings and weekend activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.
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