Job Description
In the absence of the principal/assistant principal, provides support and assistance to the school administrative team and staff. Provides continuity of learning to support the instructional and administrative goals of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school's programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
Examples of Duties:
Assists the principal in defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
Provides instructional leadership, in concert with the principal, for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
Assists in coordinating the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
Assists with supervising the instructional program of the school.
Assists in leading the process of continuous school improvement.
Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
Assists in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all school personnel.
Assists in creating a productive work climate by gaining the cooperation of staff and students.
Assists with the coordination of school discipline and maintains necessary discipline records. May serves as liaison in coordinating supportive services and other social agencies to help meet student and family needs.
Assistants with the coordination and supervision of student activities. Writes reports relative to conferences, suspensions, court reports, etc.
Assumes responsibility for maintaining attendance procedures.
Engages in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement and evaluation, and services and programs that provide for the needs of children.
Provides for changes in schedules and programs to meet the needs of individual students.
Communicates effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
Assists with the responsibility for the business management functions of the local school finances.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
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, plus three years of outstanding teaching experience.
Completion of the Aspiring Leader modules of Baltimore County Public Schools Leadership Development Program is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I/Administrator II endorsement is required.
A comparable out-of-state leadership or school building leadership certification transferrable to Maryland will be considered.
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 properly maintain confidential information.
Conditions of Employment:
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.
Salary: Hour rate ranges from $ 51.79 - $ 68.58, based on assignment.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at
FLSA: Non-Exempt
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information
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