Position: Principal - Elementary/Secondary

Position Summary:

In Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS), the Principal is an adaptive leader who is the driver of our strategic goals and systemic priorities and is responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members. Functions of this position include establishing a climate conducive to learning, defining roles, planning and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making. While the principal is  accountable for the overall leadership, administration, and effectiveness of the school program, they may delegate specific duties and responsibilities to assistant principals and other designated staff, as appropriate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze, share, and use school and student achievement data to develop and implement a school improvement plan; 
• Monitor curriculum implementation to ensure that appropriate content and sequence are followed;
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and support teams to ensure appropriate programming for all students;
• Ensure that PGCPS policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws, are followed;
• Manage school resources, student discipline policies (consistent with state law and Student Rights and Responsibilities), and facility safety;
• Develop, articulate, and implement a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community; 
• Provide instructional leadership to ensure alignment with the instructional core, through intentional and timely observation, feedback,  and the evaluation of all staff;
• Develop an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of diversity to meet the needs of all students and staff;
• Build the capacity of staff to maximize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the needs of their diverse student body; 
• Coordinate the development and implementation of a school discipline policy consistent with PGCPS policy and state law;
• Ensure efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment in order to promote students’ academic success and well-being;
• Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development;
• Build the capacity of the assistant principal and other aspiring leaders;
• Demonstrate integrity, fairness, mutual respect, and high ethical standards; work cooperatively and interact positively with students, staff, and the community exercising courtesy and discretion; serve as a role model for staff and students; 
• Comply with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Procedures, and operating procedures; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students;
• Knowledge and experience implementing curriculum and school operations;
• Demonstrated ability to develop the leadership skills of others;
• Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with data driven instruction at the school level;
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations; and
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree in supervision and administration, educational administration, curriculum and instruction, education, or related field from an accredited college or university required; Doctorate preferred. At least 3 years of administrative experience (5 years for out-of-state licensure) and 3 years of effective teaching or specialist experience. Assistant principal experience required. Comparable administrative/supervisory experience includes but is not limited to: school dean, academic facilitator, or assistant principal equivalent position; district or central office level administrator, supervisor, director, or manager. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Certification:

Holds a Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal, or historical Administrator II professional license issued by MSDE, or holds a valid professional administrator license from another jurisdiction with 5 years of experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises all school-based staff.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.