Elementary Assistant Principal: Equity & Instruction Lead

Howard County Public School System; Maryland; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks an Elementary School Assistant Principal to provide instructional leadership, supervise programs, and support the school community in achieving educational equity and high student achievement.

The role requires a Master’s degree, Maryland MSDE licensure, and several years of leadership experience, with a focus on data-driven decision making and collaboration across staff and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants must hold a Maryland MSDE professional certificate or license in an MSDE licensure area at the time of application with the endorsements listed or eligible via the pathways described.

Responsibilities

• Assists the principal in providing effective school leadership and implementing the school system’s mission.
• Articulates goals and demonstrates understanding of the district’s Educational Equity policy.
• Advocates a child‑centered approach to school and student management; promotes a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning.
• Shares responsibility to establish a safe and orderly school environment.
• Supports student voice and uses resources to engage youth in the academic experience.
• Utilizes restorative justice practices to build a positive culture for students and staff.
• Develops and conducts programs focusing on information, communication, and public relations to improve student achievement.
• Uses data to develop a school improvement plan and address achievement gaps.
• Addresses student achievement related to state assessments and supports equity-focused data analysis.
• Assumes responsibilities in staff selection, orientation, assignment, supervision, and evaluation.

Skills

Leadership

Educational equity data

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks an Elementary School Assistant Principal to provide instructional leadership, supervise programs, and support the school community in achieving educational equity and high student achievement.

The role requires a Master’s degree, Maryland MSDE licensure, and several years of leadership experience, with a focus on data-driven decision making and collaboration across staff and families.