Assistant Principal Pool - Elementary

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

November 17, 2025

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL POOL – ELEMENTARY

To provide leadership in the operation of the school by assisting the principal of an elementary school.

This advertisement will be used to create a pool of candidates to fill positions that become available for the  school year or as immediate needs are identified. Candidates selected for the pool will receive active consideration through
June 30, 2029. Harford County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of this announcement at any time; this may be the only advertisement for this position during the aforementioned period.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY

INCLUDE

Participates with the principal and other leadership personnel in the management of the school.

Assumes the responsibility of the school in the absence of the principal.

Assists the principal and other leadership personnel in developing, implementing, and evaluating the instructional program and staff development activities.

Utilizes a variety of data to support school improvement initiatives and the implementation of Professional Learning Communities.

Supports the leadership in analyzing student achievement data to improve instruction in the classroom.

Participates with the principal and instructional personnel in staff observations, evaluations, and follow-up conferences.

Assists with the maintenance of inventories and the ordering and distribution of supplies and materials.

Assists in the management of school fund accounts and the educational budget.

Assists in the maintenance of student and personnel records.

Obtains and orients substitute teachers.

Participates with other leadership personnel in conferences with students, teachers, parents, and other community members.

Assists in student disciplinary matters and helps ensure a safe and orderly school.

Meets with students, parents, and staff for the purpose of interpreting and administering school and system policies and programs.

Shares responsibility for the direction of the activities program, school calendar, clubs, and assemblies.

Develops further his/her own professional abilities and those of the school staff.

Articulates the goals of the Board of Education and demonstrates an understanding of the Harford County Public School’s Master Plan.

Accepts the shared responsibility for the achievement of students.

Advocates a child-centered approach to school and student management.

Provides authentic feedback to the principal regarding the operation of the school.

Supervises evening and after school activities, as needed.

Performs services and responsibilities in one or more school locations as assigned.

Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is a twelve-month position with twenty (20) days of annual leave. Salary range based on Grade 2 of the FY  APSASHC Executive Salary Schedule for Administrative and Supervisory Personnel – 12 Month Employees. Starting Salary: $126,017 – Maximum Earnings Potential $152,242.

Assistant Principals who earn 30 additional credits beyond a Master’s Plus 30 will receive a $3,000 stipend.

Assistant Principals who earn a Doctorate shall receive a $500 stipend.

HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.

For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the Association of Public School Administrators and Supervisors of Harford County (APSASHC) Negotiated Agreement: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..aspx

FLSA:
Exempt

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate endorsed in elementary and/or secondary education.

Hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate endorsed as an Administrator I at the time of application.

Five years of successful…