Assistant Principal - Elementary Schools

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Job summary

A local educational institution in Salisbury, Maryland, seeks an Assistant Principal for Elementary Schools. This full-time role involves supervising instructional and clerical staff, developing school improvement plans, and ensuring student success. Ideal candidates will have a Maryland teaching certificate, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of five years of classroom experience. The position offers competitive salary based on experience and comes with an employee benefits package.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland teaching certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
• Five (5) years successful classroom experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and effective instructional strategies.
• Experience in the Teacher Evaluation Process.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program requirements.
• Ability to ensure teachers’ utilization of professional development opportunities by effectively demonstrating strategies and techniques conducive to optimal student performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and personal qualifications necessary to work successfully with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for supervising instructional and clerical staff.
• Collaborate with custodial and cafeteria staff supervision.
• Draft and update School Improvement Plan.
• Under the direction of the building principal, shares responsibility for the scholastic, discipline, and attendance success of all students assigned to the respective elementary school.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to delegate

Supervision

Education

Maryland teaching certificate with Administrator I endorsement

Job description

Assistant Principal - Elementary Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5492694

Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Jan 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SALARY
Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Scale for Administrators and Supervisors. Includes employee benefits package.

Hours
12 months, 260 days
Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit II bargaining unit for Administrators and Supervisors
FLSA: Exempt

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland teaching certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
• Five (5) years successful classroom experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, delegate, and supervise.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and effective instructional strategies.
• Experience in the Teacher Evaluation Process.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program.
• Ability to ensure teachers’ utilization of professional development opportunities by effectively demonstrating strategies and techniques conducive to optimal student performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and personal qualifications necessary to work successfully with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the building principal, shares responsibility for the supervision of the instructional staff, clerical staff and entire elementary program and the routine administrative duties necessary for the operation of an elementary school.
• Under the direction of the building principal, shares a collaborative responsibility for the supervision of the custodial and cafeteria staff with the respective central office departments servicing the school site.
• Under the direction of the building principal, shares responsibility for the drafting, designing and updating a comprehensive, fluid School Improvement Plan that will provide students, parents and staff members the expectations and guidance to ensure the success of all students assigned to the respective elementary school.
• Under the direction of the building principal, shares responsibility for the scholastic, discipline, and attendance success of all students assigned to the respective elementary school.

Position Type: Full-Time Benefitted

Job Categories: Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2424 Northgate Dr. Ste. #500
• Salisbury, Maryland 21801
• Phone: [phone]