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Openings as of 3/14/2025

Elementary School Non-Teaching Principal, Title I School - Grantsville Elementary School - GCPS

JobID: 968

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal - Early Childhood/Elementary


Date Posted:
  3/3/2025


Location:
  Grantsville Elementary School


  
POSITION:  Principal, 12 Month
FTE:  Full-Time
STATUS: Exempt
TERMS:  12 Months, 8 Hours per day, but may be greater depending upon system needs
SALARY:  Appropriate Step on the A&S Category II Salary Scale
SUPERVISOR:  Director of Early Childhood/Elementary Education
AVAILABILITY:  July 1, 2025
DEADLINE:  Open until filled; priority given to applications received by March 09, 2025
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Holds or currently qualifies for Maryland State Department of Education Administrator’s II Certification/Licensure
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Five years successful teaching experience at the elementary level preferred
• Prior administrative experience, preferred
• Energetic, dynamic leader who possesses a strong community vision
• Ability to organize, delegate, and supervise
• Knowledge of effective school practices, including instruction, administration, state assessments, management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and data collection
• Knowledge and understanding of the education laws of Maryland, Maryland State Board of Education and Garrett County Board of Education policies and procedures preferred.
• Data driven decision making
• Develop, implement, and monitor innovative structures to accomplish increased student learning that are aligned to Blueprint as well as county initiatives and other state laws
• Track record of instructional leadership
• Analyzing data for growth
• Knowledge of Community School initiatives aligned with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future
• Knowledge of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The principal is responsible for the total school program and facilities with major responsibility for the observation, supervision, and evaluation of personnel assigned to the school.
• Provides strong leadership for the instructional and non-instructional programs in accordance with the Garrett County Board of Education’s goals, objectives, and priorities
• Arranges appropriate assistance and curriculum and staff development activities in order to improve instruction, learning, and the instructional program
• Assesses staff performance through informal and formal conferences, observations, and evaluations
• Assumes leadership responsibility for the functioning of the School Improvement Team
• Provides for appropriate care and upkeep of facilities and grounds
• Develops and promotes a positive public image of the school
• Demonstrates and provides for positive human relationships within the school, between the school and community, and between the school and other schools
• Identifies and leads professional development specific to instructional needs within the building
• Lead robust PLC's and use of data to inform instruction and determine the professional  development needs of the building
• Strong partnerships with early childhood agencies (head start, private partners, Judy Center, and other student supports) as well as supervise and lead the expansion of Pre-K programs within the school
• Analyzes data and provides for the needs of the student population
• Provides ways of assessing student achievement in terms of school/system goals, objectives, and priorities
• Provides a climate that encourages and fosters effective communication
• Assists in the selection of all personnel employed in the school (except personnel excluded by contractual agreement)
• Demonstrates knowledge of effective evidenced based instructional strategies
• Delegates responsibilities to personnel in the school as appropriate
• Develops with the assistance of school staff and community the school’s vision, philosophy, and objectives
• Develops and maintains an effective program of student discipline
• Prepares school budgets and operates with approved amounts
• Maintains the school’s budget and the collection and the expenditure of all school funds in accordance with the school system’s procedures
• Develops and maintains positive school community relations
• Maintains necessary records as required by the Superintendent
• Performs such other duties that may be assigned

Total Compensation Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
 
Questions: 
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
 
Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.

 





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