Assistant Principal (Elementary, Middle or High School) - Posted to Create A Candidate Pool

Baltimore County Public Schools; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and personal leave

Health and wellness benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Dental and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking an experienced educational administrator to support the principal in defining the school’s mission and goals.

You will provide instructional leadership, supervise staff, and help drive continuous improvement while coordinating with central offices and parents to meet student needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with leadership, pedagogy, and supervision coursework plus four years of outstanding teaching experience.
• Aspiring Leader modules in BCPS Leadership Development Program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help define the school's mission and communicate goals and expectations.
• Provide instructional leadership for curriculum implementation.
• Coordinate instructional program with staff and central office.
• Supervise the instructional program of the school.
• Lead continuous school improvement processes.
• Monitor student achievement with data collection and analysis.
• Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of all school personnel.
• Foster a productive work climate with staff and students.
• Coordinate and supervise student activities; write reports as needed.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents, and the community.
• Assist in business management functions of the local school finances.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Staff supervision

Educational administration

Public relations

Education

Master's degree in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision

Job description

Job Description

Provides support and assistance to the school principal. Assists in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating school programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Principal

Definition: Provides support and assistance to the school principal. Assists in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating school programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Assists the principal in defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
• Provides instructional leadership, in concert with the principal, for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Assists in coordinating the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
• Assists the principal in supervising the instructional program of the school.
• Assists the principal in leading the process of continuous school improvement.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
• Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all school personnel.
• Assists in creating a productive work climate by gaining the cooperation of staff and students.
• Administers and coordinates school discipline and maintains necessary discipline records. Serves as liaison in coordinating supportive services and other social agencies to help meet student and family needs.
• Coordinates and supervises student activities. Write reports relative to conferences, suspensions, court reports, etc.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining attendance procedures.
• Engages in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
• Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement and evaluation, and services and programs that provide for the needs of children.
• Provides for changes in schedules and programs to meet the needs of individual students.
• Communicates effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
• Assists the principal with the responsibility for the business management functions of the local school finances.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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 four years of outstanding teaching experience.
• Completion of the Aspiring Leader modules of Baltimore County Public Schools Leadership Development Program is preferred.

Licenses And Certificates

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.

OR

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal.

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 (e.g., 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 properly maintain confidential information.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

The work of this class is performed in a school environment.

Conditions Of Employment

Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

RETIREMENT

Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:

Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll

SALARY (Effective July 1, 2026)

• Elementary School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 10): $109,149 - $165,384
• Middle School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 11): $115,682 - $175,285
• High School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 12) $122,608 - $122,608 - $185,778

Benefits

• Twenty (20) vacation days, twelve (12) sick days per year, and five (5) personal leave days per year
• Medical plans 80% to 85% paid by employer for individuals and families
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent childcare
• Wellness programs
• $15,000 of Basic Term Life Insurance and Optional Term Life Insurance up to 10x salary
• 403(b) / 457(b) Plans
• Tuition reimbursement for coursework and degrees
• Membership in the Maryland State Teachers' Retirement System

To view more information about the benefits we offer, please click here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/benefits/pdf/Enrollment-Guide.pdf

Non-discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).

About Us

Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22ndlargest school district in the nation and the 3rdlargest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs. Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPSworks toembraceall stakeholders,engagethem in authentic collaboration andempowerthem to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!