Principal, High School Candidate Pool

hcpss; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) seeks a high school principal to lead and supervise the total school program, delivering educational leadership for students, staff, and the community aligned with the district goals.

Responsibilities include creating a climate conducive to learning, defining roles, planning, coordinating programs, managing change, and making decisions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience as an administrator in PreK-12 settings with MSDE licensure.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Hold a current MSDE professional certificate or license with Administrator II or other endorsed licensure.
• Five years of certificated or licensed educator experience, with at least two years at the high school level.

Responsibilities

• The high school principal is responsible for administering and supervising the total school program, providing educational leadership for students, staff, and the community, in line with the school system's goals.
• Establish a learning-conducive climate, define roles, plan and coordinate programs, lead change and make decisions.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

ABOUT US

The Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) is one of the leading school systems in Maryland and the nation. To learn more about us and our 2024 -2029 Strategic Plan , please visit our website and our careers page . Join our award-winning workforce and make a difference in the lives of our students!

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Division of Schools, the high school principal is responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students, staff members, and the community consistent with the educational goals of the school system. Functions of this position include establishing a climate conducive to learning, defining roles, planning, and coordinating programs, affecting change, and decision-making. While the principal is responsible for the total school program, many of the duties listed below may be delegated for implementation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Certification/Licensure:

Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional certificate or license in an MSDE licensure area at the time of application with any of the additional endorsements below:

Administrator II

Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals

Applicants who do not already possess the required licensure above may be considered if you are eligible through one of the pathways below:

Hold a current MSDE professional certificate or license and complete all MSDE requirements for the Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals endorsement by the position effective date.

Hold a current professional certificate or license in administration from another state or country and possess five years of effective performance as an administrator in a PreK-12 school setting.

Hold a current out-of-state educator certificate or license and have completed both of the following:

An out-of-state program leading to administrator licensure

Earned a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6990)

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience as a certificated or licensed educator, at least two (2) years of which must be experience at the high school level.

Three (3) years of school-based or central office administrator experience, at least two (2) years of which must be as a school-based administrator.

Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate for this role will also possess a combination of the additional qualifications below. If you don't meet every one of the preferred qualifications, we still encourage you to apply, as we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Experience as a school-based administrator at multiple schools.

Experience as a school-based or central office administrator serving students with diverse needs.

Collaboratively establishes strategic, equity-centered goals and priorities for school improvement that are informed by data and aligned with student needs.

Aligns and allocates resources and services to foster equitable student learning environments and promote academic success and student well-being.

Leads educators in the use of evidence-based pedagogical practices to improve instruction and meet the needs of all students.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possibl