POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the Principal's supervision, the Assistant Principal upholds
and delivers our shared core values and epitomizes PGCPS Pride. The
Assistant Principal is responsible for assisting with operating the
instructional program and providing educational leadership for the staff, students
and community. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders with the
essential skills and experiences to have a positive impact on Prince George's
County Public Schools' students and employees.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Assists the principal in leading and
implementing a cohesive educational program for assigned students in accordance
with the Professional
Standards for Educational Leaders:
Develops, advocates, and enacts a
shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education, academic
success and well-being of each student;
Acts ethically and according to
professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being;
Strives for equity of educational
opportunities and culturally responsive practices to promote each student’s academic
success and well-being;
Develops and supports intellectually
rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to
promote each student’s academic success and well-being;
Cultivates an inclusive, caring, and
supportive school community that promotes the academic success and well-being
of each student;
Develops the professional capacity and
practice of school personnel to promote each student’s academic success and
well-being;
Fosters a professional community of
teachers and other professional staff to promote each student’s academic
success and well-being;
Engages families and the community in
meaningful, reciprocal, and mutually beneficial ways to promote each student’s academic
success and well-being;
Manages school operations and
resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being; and
Acts
as an agent of continuous improvement to promote each student’s academic
success and well-being.
Assists in the planning, development,
implementation and evaluation of instructional programs;
Participates in a variety of student
activities; collaborates with special services personnel, assists in the
maintenance of standards concerning students' discipline, health, safety and
general welfare;
Assists in a variety of administrative
responsibilities, including student transportation, maintenance of buildings
and facilities, cafeteria operations, and after-hours use of facilities;
Assumes responsibility for the
operation of the school in the absence of the principal;
Works under the general supervision of
and supporting the school principal; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes
high expectations for all students;
Knowledge and experience implementing curriculum and school
operations;
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively with diverse populations;
Demonstrates the ability to act
effectively under stress; and
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s
degree from an accredited college or university required. An emphasis in
supervision, educational administration, or elementary/secondary school
curriculum is preferred. A minimum of five (5)
years of successful K-12 experience as a teacher or related service provider,
including school counseling required and a minimum of three (3) years of
teacher leadership experience required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate; Administrator I Certification required. Must complete Framework for Teaching (FfT) certification within six months of assuming the role.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Evaluates and supervises school staff in the absence of the Principal.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Active participation in the mandatory two-year Assistant Principal Induction Program (APIP) consisting of the following:
• Mandatory monthly full-day training program aligned to the PSEL Standards;
• Successful completion of all required Assistant Principal Induction Program activities, including but not limited to:
o Written assignments
o Electronic Portfolio
o Reflection Journals
o Electronic Weekly Log
• Attendance at Leadership Development Team Meetings; and
• Successful completion of the Assistant Principal Induction Program mid-year and end of year professional growth meetings.
Details for the aforementioned Assistant Principal Induction Program (APIP) requirements will be provided for candidates who are appointed Assistant Principal.