School Principal- Strawbridge

Do you have experience in academic coaching, special education, or as an assistant principal? If you're passionate about helping students succeed and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Join a team that's making a lasting impact every day.

The role of Principal is vital to the ongoing success of the Strawbridge School. The role of Principal works to ensure exemplary execution of running the school. The Principal is also accountable for academic instruction and progress in accordance with federal and state guidelines for general and special education. This includes leading, managing and developing teaching and learning throughout the school by developing of the knowledge and practice of all classroom staff.

This role requires strong supervisory and planning abilities in order to maximize effectiveness and growth.

The Strawbridge School is a non-public school approved by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The program provides small, caring classroom settings guided by certified special education teachers. The school serves youth with emotional, behavioral, and/or intellectual challenges in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our team addresses the unique educational needs of students who have been unable to thrive in a public-school setting.

The Strawbridge School is one of several programs provided by Everstand.

Strawbridge School is a therapeutic, special-education program within Everstand for students whose needs have not been met in traditional school settings. Every day, our team of educators, clinicians, and staff collaborate to create a structured, compassionate environment where children feel safe, valued, and equipped to succeed.

• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year—providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave:
  
  Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage:
  
  Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance:
  Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings:
  
  Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  
  Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits:
  Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

• Serve as acting Director of Education in their absence, assuming all associated duties and responsibilities to ensure continuity of leadership, oversight of instructional programs, and compliance with educational policies and procedures.
• Recognizes external market’s expectations and works with the administrative team to meet and exceed these expectations.
• Audits incoming student transcripts and requests additional information from previous placements as needed.
• Prepares and maintains transcripts for all students and updates quarterly.
• Schedules all courses to be offered, along with creating individual student schedules, to meet graduation requirements.
• Reviews report cards quarterly for accuracy and completion.
• Completes and submits staff injury reports to Human Resources.
• Completes walk throughs on a regular basis to ensure effective teaching and behavioral management throughout the school setting.
• Updates the Policy and Procedure Handbook quarterly with administrative team.
• Works effectively with other personnel…