Assistant Principal, Elementary School Pool

Position: Assistant 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.

- Hold a current Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) professional certificate or license in an  at the time of application with any of the additional endorsements below:  
* Administrator I or II  
* Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals
* 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:  + An out-of-state program leading to administrator licensure  + Earned a passing score on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (Praxis 6990)
* Five (5) years of experience as a certificated or licensed educator, at least two (2) years of which must be at the elementary school level.
* Two (2) years of experience holding leadership roles, leading beyond the classroom, or leading programs or projects.
* Experience across multiple grade levels, curricular areas, or schools.
* Experience serving students with diverse needs.
* Experience in instructional leadership roles responsible for decision-making at a whole-school or school-system level.
* Utilizes data related to equity to provide learning experiences that promote cultural responsiveness and success for all learners.
* Mentors or coaches school educators on evidence based pedagogical practices to improve instruction and meet the needs of all students.
* Participates in the cycle of continuous school improvement as a leader or member of the School Improvement Team.
* Assists the principal in providing effective leadership in the 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.
* Advocates a child-centered approach to school and student management and extends that expectation to staff.
* Shares responsibility to establish a safe and orderly school environment that is conducive to learning by all students.
* Assists in the promotion of student voice and utilization of 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.
* Assists the principal in developing and conducting ongoing programs and activities of information, communication, and public relations that focus on improvement of student achievement.
* Utilizes a variety of data to assist in the development of a school improvement plan and strategies that will enhance the academic success of all students.
* Supports the implementation of 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.
* Works with the principal to implement practices, based on data, to address student achievement related to state assessments.
* Shares responsibility for achievement of all students.
* Demonstrates active leadership and good judgment in working with all staff members concerning the problems and opportunities of the school.
* Provides instructional leadership and facilitates professional development.
* Develops further professional abilities and those of the school's staff.
* Assumes specific responsibilities assigned by the principal in the selection, orientation, assignment, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
* Assures that positive attitudes toward students and others are cultivated and that effective skills in human relations are developed and practiced.
* Supports the concept of shared leadership with the staff and school community.
* Provides opportunities for effective community participation in the school.
* Addresses student behavior problems positively and promptly.
* Assumes responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the principal.
* All current and prior employment experience in education is listed on the application.
* A current resume…