Assistant Principal

TrulyHired; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a School Leadership professional to support the principal in evaluating and modifying instructional programs, managing resources, and maintaining a safe learning environment.

The role requires evenings, nights, and weekends as needed, with responsibilities spanning mission definition, policy compliance, data analysis, SIP development, and coordination of school operations. Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities across stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the principal in their absence.
• Define the school's mission and communicate goals.
• Ensure compliance with Board policies and regulations.
• Monitor and improve student achievement through data analysis.
• Supervise and evaluate school-based personnel.
• Assist in developing and implementing the school improvement plan (SIP).
• Coordinate and supervise school operations and student activities.
• Develop and maintain accurate student records and reports.

Skills

Communication

Diversity liaison

Team building

Resource mobilization

Curriculum knowledge

School culture

Attendance management

Tech proficiency

Education

Master’s Degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office

Video Conferencing

Web Conferencing

Job description

Job Summary

Assists the school principal with evaluating and modifying instructional programs, managing human and financial resources, and ensuring a safe and secure learning environment.

Additional Work Days / Hours

• Evenings and nights as required.
• Weekends as required.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the principal in their absence.
• Assist in defining the school’s mission and communicating goals.
• Develop working knowledge of Board of Education policies and ensure compliance.
• Assist in monitoring and improving student achievement through data analysis.
• Assist in supervising and evaluating all school-based personnel.
• Support continuous school improvement efforts.
• Assist in developing a school improvement plan (SIP) aligned with instruction and resources.
• Assist in implementing the school crisis and emergency management plan (SCEMP).
• Coordinate and supervise student activities.
• Provide written reports as needed.
• Monitor maintenance and accuracy of student records including grades and attendance.
• Plan and engage in professional activities that contribute to leadership development (AP1 & AP2 programs).
• Assist in determining and implementing school organization, student placement, evaluation, and services to meet individual student needs.
• Assist in business management of the school and understand local school finances.
• Assist in supervising and overseeing school operations unique to the assignment.
• Model cooperation, collaboration, and positive interactions with students, staff, and community.
• Support implementation and monitoring of each student’s IEP, ensuring compliance with special education regulations.
• Model a positive work ethic, including professional dress, good attendance, and appropriate language.
• Perform other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree in a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years of successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:
  • Effective oral and written communication with all stakeholders.
  • Recruitment and retention of a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
  • Team building to promote high expectations for all students.
  • Ability to garner support, resources, and engage community organizations and businesses to support student achievement and development.
  • Knowledge of the curriculum of Anne Arundel County schools.
  • Ability to build a school culture that accounts for the richness and diversity of the school's communities.
  • Record of good attendance.
  • Proficiency with business technology applications (e.g., video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite).

Licenses and Certifications

• Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, or Principal licensure issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).

Leadership Role – Management Duties

• Interview, select, and train employees.
• Set/adjust pay rates and work hours.
• Direct the work of employees.
• Maintain records for supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance and recommend promotions.
• Handle employee complaints and grievances.
• Discipline employees.
• Plan, determine techniques, and apportion work.
• Control flow and distribution of materials and supplies.
• Provide for safety and security of employees and property.
• Plan and control the budget.
• Monitor and implement legal compliance measures.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

• Standing: less than one third of the time.
• Walking: less than one third of the time.
• Sitting: between one third and two thirds of the time.
• Keyboarding: between one third and two thirds of the time.
• Talking: between one third and two thirds of the time.
• Hearing: between one third and two thirds of the time.
• Other demands as required by duties.
• Work Environment: Office, school, or similar indoor environment over two thirds of the time.
• Noise Level: Moderate, between one third and two thirds of the time.
• Lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds under one third of the time.