Principal, (Elementary, Middle or High School) Posted to Create an Eligibility Candidate Pool

Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans implements directs and evaluates the schools programs and activities. Supervises professional and support other duties as assigned.

How To Apply Please read carefully as some components have changed.

The Assessment Skills Center (ASC) for Principals will be in person

BCPS Employee Development Center (formerly Loyola Graduate Center)

2034 Greenspring Drive

Timonium MD 21093

Assessment Skills Center will include and require the following:
Step 1 must be completed on theBCPS Careers website.

Step 1 for ALL CANDIDATES

• Applicant will submit a complete application through Oracle BCPS Careers.
• Applicant will submit applicable proof of appropriate licensure/certification
• Applicant will submit current resume
• Applicant will identify a reference (references will be submitted through Frontline once you submit your application through Oracle you will receive directions to complete the reference portion of your application)
  • Internal Candidates: For school-based applicants 2 supervisory references are required. One reference must be the applicants current supervisor (principal or Executive Director). If the applicants current supervisor is new to the applicant the applicant should also request a reference from their former supervisor.
  • External Candidates: Must submit one supervisory reference to be eligible for candidate pool consideration. You will need to submit a current supervisor reference prior to being appointed.

Step 2A - External Principal Candidates with 3 years or more experience OR BCPS Principal Intern Candidates

• Completion of step 1
  
  

Step 2B- All Other Candidates (internal candidates with Admin I & II external candidates with less than 3 years experience

• Applicant will submit Diversity Equity & Inclusion Assessment Skills Center Writing Prompt (Once Step 1 is submitted and reviewed the Diversity Equity & Inclusion ASC Writing Prompt will be emailed to you).
• Assessment Center will be held in-person and will take 4-5 hours. Participants will complete and present 2 performance tasks. They will also participate in an interview where they will respond to 4 questions.

Part I: Performance/Presentation Tasks

1. Data Interpretation - In this task candidates will be asked to review data for a school and asked to identify opportunities in areas that need additional support
2. Instructional Observation In this task candidates will be asked to review a lesson plan and prepare 3-5 questions to discuss with the teacher during a pre-observation conference.

Part II: Interview

• Questions are aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scenario-based.
• Questions and responses will take approximately 20 minutes for 4 questions.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director School Support & Achievement


DEFINITION: Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans implements directs and evaluates the schools programs and activities. Supervises professional and support other duties as assigned.


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assumes responsibility for defining the schools mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
• Provides instructional leadership for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
• Coordinates the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
• Supervises the instructional program of the school.
• Leads and directs the process of continuous school improvement.
• Develops a school improvement plan that supports the Indicators of Progress.
• Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
• Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of all school personnel.
• Assesses the need for staff development for all school personnel and plans appropriate activities. Provides a program designed for school-community coordination and keeps open lines of communication between the community and the Board of Education.
• Directs the business functions of the school such as budget preparation accounting and expenditure authorization.
• Works directly with students in developing positive student leadership through school and community activities.
• Interprets and implements the policies of the Board of Education and local school to the community served through continuous flow of communications such as newsletters public talks before community groups and communications to students and parent associations.
• Engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development.
• Administers and coordinates school discipline. Communicates effectively with students staff administrative and supervisory personnel parents and community.

Education Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a masters degree with appropriate course work in leadership pedagogy and supervision.

• Four years of outstanding teaching experience.

• One years experience as an assistant principal.

Licenses and Certificates:

• Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction Assistant Principals and Principal endorsement.

  OR

• Possession of or eligibility for a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction Assistant Principals and Principal.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public education administration.
• Knowledge skill and successful experience with the school improvement process.
• Knowledge skill and successful experience in the use and analysis of school performance data.
• Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
• Possession of technology competency (e.g. database internet spreadsheet word processing and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to frequently travel among the school environment/campus; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently
attend evening meetings and weekend activities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship residency or work VISA in United States required

SALARY(Effective July 1 2025 Effective January 1 2026)

Elementary School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators Grade 13) $123089 - $186510; effective 1/1/26 $126474 - $191639

Middle School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators Grade 14) $130473 - $197694; effective 1/1/26 $134061 - $203131
High School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators Grade 15) $138300 - $209554; effective 1/1/26 $142103 - $215317

Baltimore County Public Schools provides top of class benefits to its employees including assistant principals. Benefits include

• Twenty (20) vacation days twelve (12) sick days per year and five (5) personal leave days per year
• Medical plans 80% to 85% paid by employer for individuals and families
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent childcare
• Wellness programs
• $15000 of Basic Term Life Insurance and Optional Term Life Insurance up to 10x salary
• 403(b) / 457(b) Plans
• Tuition reimbursement for coursework and degrees
• Membership in the Maryland State Teachers Retirement System

To view more information about the benefits we offer please click here: interview dates/times are subject to change.

Interview dates have limited slots and are filled as applications are completed.

Once interview dates are full we will move to the next date.

Once all dates are full we will move forward with a wait list.

Principal ASC

*Principal candidates do not get separated as elementary or secondary.

FLSA: Exempt

Retirement:

For STATE - Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans dental plans vision life insurance flexible spending accounts disability coverage and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays sick personal business and bereavement days and flexible leave options such as FMLA sick bank and board approved new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
STATEMENT:

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information disability or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.Inquiries regarding the Boards nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Baltimore County Public Schools 6901 Charles Street Building B Towson Maryland 21204 ).

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals supervisors managers mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues friends community members etc. will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the Work Experience section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.

• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses certifications and/or education must be submitted with your application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at Requirements:

  • All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools regular and temporary are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.

  • Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

  • If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

  • Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.

  • Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

  • All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.

  • Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

  Contact Information

  Susan Stansbury Director Staffing & Licensure