Job Title:
Principal

Location:
Laurel, MD, US

Organization Name:
Chesapeake Math and IT - North

Department Description:

In Prince George's County Public Schools, the principal upholds and drives our shared core values and epitomizes being Great by Choice. The Principal is responsible for operating the instructional program and providing educational leadership for the staff, students, and community. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with the right skills and experiences to have a lasting impact on Prince George's County Public Schools' employees and students.

Brief Description:

This is a ASASP Unit II - Table F Grade 5, 12 Month Position

Salary Range: $100,470 - $139,076

Closing Date: January 31, 2018


Detailed Description:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Instructional Management

Oversee instructional and managerial program to validate effectiveness of program outcomes and use results to make adaptations.

Collaborate with charter committee on planning, operation, supervision and evaluation of charter education program. Involve students and community members when appropriate.

School or Organization Morale

Establish resources and materials to aid teaching staff in achieving instructional goals.

Encourage partnership and team building among charter members. Illicit their participation in decision-making process.

Use effective communication practices with PGCPS System, CMIT Board, staff, students, parents and community.

Articulate and advertise requirement for high-level performance to staff and students.

Handle conflicts quickly and efficiently.

School or Organization Improvement

Collaborate with staff for united school improvement plan. Advise on planning activities and put programs in place to ensure charter mission goals are met.

Recognize, review, and apply data to encourage school improvement.

Plan and implement yearly charter objectives for each of the Academic Excellence Indicators using an effective planning process and site-based decision-making team.

Provide information system and records enabling progress of performance objectives in relation to the Academic Excellence Indicator to be shown.

Personnel Management

Interview, choose and orient new employees. Confirm all personnel assigned to the charter.

Instruct staff of performance requirements in relation to instructional strategies, classroom management and communication with the public.

Hold employee evaluation conferences based on records of performance observations.

Designate and promote charter staff members.

Notify the CMIT Board and PGCPS System on employees who need termination, suspension or non-renewal.

Collaborate with appropriate committees to outline and implement activities for professional development.

Collaborate with subordinates to plan and accomplish professional growth goals.

Management of Fiscal, Administrative and Facilities Functions

Abide by all state and federal law that apply to charter schools, County Executive's Rules that apply to charter schools and local charter policy.

Document needs of charter programs to develop accurate budget.

Ensure compliance of budget guidelines. Maintain fiscal control. Report accurate fiscal information.

Gather, manage and file all hardcopy and computerized reports, records and other documents required including accurate and timely reports of maximum attendance to requisitions textbooks.

Ensure school facilities are managed effectively. Oversee facilities to ensure maintenance provides a clean and safe charter.

Student Management

Collaborate with staff and students to design a student discipline plan that encourages a positive learning environment and enhances student's behavior.

Provide for uniform enforcement of school rules and oversee appropriate and reasonable student discipline as issued in accordance with the student handbook.

Hold parent/teacher/student conferences in regards to the student and school issues.

Professional Growth and Development

Enrich job skills through professional development.

Model professional, ethical and responsible behavior. Serve as an example for all charter staff.

Charter and Community Responsibilities

Convey the charter's mission to the public and encourage support in accomplishing the mission.

Illustrate understanding of charter and community needs and begin activities to meet those needs.

Demonstrate use of productive and efficient skills to raise community and parent involvement.

Job Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Oversee instructional program and manage operations and personnel at charter level.

Demonstrate leadership to ensure high standards of instructional service.

Ensure compliance with charter policies, success of instructional programs, and operations of all charter activities.

Comprehensive understanding of curriculum and instruction.

Capable of evaluating instructional program and teaching effectiveness.

Exceptional understanding and usage of technology

Capable of managing budget and personnel.

Capable of coordinating campus functions.

Capable of interpreting policy, procedures and data.

Exceptional organizational, communication, public relations and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate preferred; Master's Degree in Educational Leadership/Management and Bachelor's Degree in Math, Science or Engineering; previous successful experience as a School-based Administrator, (or other comparable leadership experience). Comparable leadership experience includes but is not limited to: school Dean, or Assistant Principal equivalent position; district or central office level Supervisor, Director or Manager; At least three (3) years of Charter School experience.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate, Administrator II Certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises all school-based staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Details:

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

How To Apply:

To submit an application online select apply.

Please provide three (3) current professional references on resume.

Please complete ALL sections and provide applicable details to ensure full consideration. If you need assistance with submitting your application online, please contact the HR Employee Services Center at 301-780-2191.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.


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