Principal, High School Pool

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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.

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:
• 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:

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.

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.

The below list is a summary of the functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

• Provides effective leadership in the total operation of the school and implementation of the Howard County Public School System’s mission at the school level.
• Articulates the goals of the HCPSS Board of Education and demonstrates an understanding of the Howard County Public School System’s Educational Equity policy.
• Accepts responsibility for achievement of all students.
• Identifies and removes institutional barriers that could prevent students from equitably accessing educational opportunities.
• Advocates a child-centered approach to school and student management and extends that expectation to administrators and staff.
• Initiates and maintains an effective, well-balanced instructional program.
• Establishes a physical environment and a school culture that is conducive to learning for all students. Plans for and maintains a school in which student…