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Baltimore County Public Schools

Baltimore (MD)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 221,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Medical plans

Dental & vision

FSA

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools seeks an instructional and administrative leader to plan, implement, direct, and evaluate school programs and activities. The role supervises professional and support staff and requires collaboration across departments to improve student outcomes.

Candidates should hold a Master’s degree with leadership coursework, with at least four years of exemplary teaching and one year as an assistant principal. Evening/weekend duties and Maryland licenses are expected.

Qualifications

Master’s degree with leadership coursework and supervision.
Four years of outstanding teaching experience.
One year’s experience as an assistant principal.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate the school's programs and activities.
Supervise professional and support staff.
Maintain confidential information and data security.
Attend and lead evening meetings and weekend activities as required.

Skills

Leadership

Pedagogy

Public education administration

School improvement

Data analysis

Communications

Technology competency

Confidentiality

Education

Master's degree with leadership coursework

Job description

Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school's programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
Four years of outstanding teaching experience.
One year’s experience as an assistant principal.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator II 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 maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently travel among the school environment/campus; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently attend evening meetings and weekend activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

SALARY (Effective July 1, 2026)

Elementary School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 13) $129,952 - $196,909
Middle School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 14) $137,748 - $208,717
High School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 15) $146,011 - $221,238

Benefits include

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

All interview dates/times are subject to change.

Interview dates have limited slots and are filled as applications are completed.

Once interview dates are full, we will move to the next date.

Once all dates are full, we will move forward with a wait list.

Part I: Performance/Presentation Tasks

Data Interpretation - In this task candidates will be asked to review data for a school and asked to identify opportunities in areas that need additional support
Instructional Observation – In this task candidates will be asked to review a lesson plan and prepare 3-5 questions to discuss with the teacher during a pre-observation conference.

Part II: Interview

Questions are aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scenario-based.
Questions and responses will take approximately 20 minutes for 4 questions.

Retirement:

For STATE - Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Benefits:

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at

https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

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).

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