Principal, Elementary School Pool

Position: Principal, Elementary School Candidate Pool
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** Once your application has been submitted, you will not be able to add documentation or make any changes.
** More details about application requirements are found below.
** This position is posted to identify candidates for inclusion in the candidate pool for vacancies that may occur beginning in the  school year.*
* ** Only complete applications as indicated in the

Application Requirements section will be considered.
*** Five (5) years of experience as a certificated or licensed educator, at least two (2) years of which must be experience at the elementary 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.
* 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.
* 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 expectations are high, behavior is positive, well-controlled and constructive, and appropriate disciplinary measures are applied.
* Promotes student voice and provides resources to support youth in becoming active and engaged participants in their academic experience.
* Utilizes restorative justice practices where appropriate and supports school staff in building a positive culture where students and staff feel valued, welcomed, and supported to fulfil their academic and professional potential.
* Develops and conducts ongoing programs and activities of information, communication, and public relations which focus on improvement of student achievement.
* Utilizes a variety of data to develop a school improvement plan and strategies that will enhance the academic success of all students.
* Utilizes data to request and advocate for community and Central Office supports, based on the unique needs of the school population.
* Facilitates equity-focused data analysis to identify current gaps in educational outcomes, programming, supports, and interventions to develop and implement school improvement plans.
* Ensures that staff analyze student achievement data and uses that data to improve instruction in the classroom.
* Determines, through appropriate involvement, the needs of the students and the desires of the community and of the staff.
* Implements practices, based on data, to address student achievement related to state assessments.
* Requires and obtains a high level of performance from all personnel assigned to the school.
* Demonstrates active leadership and good judgment in working with all staff members concerning the problems and opportunities of the school.
* Collaborates with instructional personnel to provide leadership and facilitates staff…