Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal 11
- Month
St. Mary's County Public Schools
Margaret Brent Middle School - Mechanicsville, Maryland

Job Details

Job

Starting Date:
Jul 29, 2026

Requisition: 12203

Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:
Assistant Principal 11-Month

Location:

Margaret Brent Middle School

Salary:
The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven and twelve‑month employees – Range

B. ($101,436-$132,351)

Effective:
July 2026

Assists the Elementary/Middle/High School Principal with assigned responsibilities to implement and manage the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students meet or exceed the Maryland State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of SMCPS. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Assistant Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents and members of the community.

Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for the discipline of students, supervision of staff, curriculum development, program evaluation, supervision of extracurricular activities, and general operations of the school.

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co‑workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to oversee and provide direction to the designed department (personnel support for certificated and non‑certificated employees)
• Ability to plan and implement short and long‑range objectives which relate to the departmental and system‑wide objectives
• Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast‑paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary’s County Public School

• Assume responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the Principal, in accordance with the Assistant School Principal’s job description and in compliance with all laws, administrative codes, and Board policies and regulations.
• Assist the Principal with administrative functions of the school as assigned.
• Conduct discipline meetings and suspension re‑entry conferences in accordance with established school and district procedures, ensuring due process.
• Supervise in a fair and consistent manner, effective discipline, and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and district, in accordance with due…