POSITION: Assistant Principal/Extended School Program Administrator

This advertisement is to identify qualified applicants to fill positions that become available for the 2024-2025 school year.  Applicants should state the level (elementary, intermediate, middle, or high) for which they are applying.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Assists the principal with establishing a school vision and culture that fosters achievement for all students as well as professional growth for all staff members.
• Assists the principal with monitoring and evaluating the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through purposeful formal and informal observation.
• Assists the principal with engaging staff members in focused, research-based, collaborative professional development.
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill, and expertise with uses of technology, software, and data analysis.
• Assists the principal with managing the school plant and fiscal operations in an effective and efficient manner.
• Assists the principal with evaluating all staff members with the goals of capitalizing on talents and constant improvement.
• Assists the principal with navigating the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school in the community by establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with community organizations and individuals.
• Assists the principal with carrying out the policies of the state and county Board of Education and the laws of Maryland.
• Assumes the principal responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• At intermediate, middle or high schools where grant-funded after school and/or summer programs take place, Extended School Administrators are expected to fulfill all the requirements outlined in the federal grants: Planning, administration, monitoring, and evaluation of the afterschool programs that may require 50% of his or her time.
• Assists implementing Blueprint for Maryland’s Future “Maryland’s Blueprint” legislative initiatives.
• Reports to the principal and performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Eligibility for a certificate as an Administrator I as required by Maryland State Board of Education Bylaws at time of application.
• Demonstrates knowledge of curriculum and high-quality instructional practices.
• Five years of teaching experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• School Improvement Experience
• Formal School Leadership Experience (Content Team Leader, Grade Level Team Leader, Curriculum Resource Teacher, Instructional Coach)
• County Wide Leadership Experience
• Professional Learning Facilitator/PLC Leadership

DUTY YEAR AND SALARY:

This is a 12-month position.  Salary is based on the appropriate teachers' scale plus a responsibility factor.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

• Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Assistant Principal/Extended School Program Administrator position must submit a completed online application available from our website at worcesterk12.org.
• Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé.
• Applications received will be prescreened.
• Applicants that most closely show that their experience matches the required and preferred qualifications and that are supported by strong professional references from their direct supervisors will be invited for interviews.

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@worcesterk12.org.

If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request.

The position will be open until filled.

The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.