Principal - Elementary Schools

TO BE DETERMINED; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A regional educational authority is seeking a Principal for Elementary Schools in Salisbury, Maryland. The successful candidate will supervise instructional and clerical staff, manage the School Improvement Plan, and maintain student discipline. Applicants should hold a Maryland teaching certificate with an Administrator I endorsement and have at least five years of classroom experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, supporting the successful operation of elementary education.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland teaching certificate with Administrator I endorsement.
• Five years successful classroom experience preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise instructional staff and clerical staff.
• Collaborate in supervising custodial and cafeteria staff.
• Draft and update the School Improvement Plan.
• Ensure students' scholastic and discipline success.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Maryland Professional Standards

Ability to supervise

Education

Maryland teaching certificate with Administrator I endorsement

5 years of successful classroom experience

Job description

Principal - Elementary Schools

Wicomico County Public Schools TO BE DETERMINED - Salisbury, Maryland Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5492697

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

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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