Elementary Principal Vacancy Queen Annes County Public Schools

Elementary School Principal Queen Annes County Public Schools

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Superintendent and the Assistant Superintendent this is the primary administrator of the school.

COMPETENCIES

• Fosters a culture of excellence through personal leadership and a system of accountability
• Voices a positive expectation for all students
• Uses data to set high learning goals and expectations that lead to an increase in student achievement
• Leverages a deep knowledge of curriculum instruction and assessment to improve student learning
• Recruits develops and retains a diverse team of teachers and staff that is responsive to the needs of each student
• Models effective communication with parents and/or other district staff to understand and meet the needs of each student
• Engages effectively in dialog with the community to anticipate and respond to needs and concerns
• Manages human and fiscal resources to maximize student learning while maintaining compliance with all relevant laws policies directives and collective bargaining agreements

REQUIREMENTS

• Holds appropriate Maryland State Department of Education Licensure.
• Must have at least three (3) years of successful schoolleadership and management experience as a principal assistant principal administrator and/or supervisor.
• Instructional leadership experiences that demonstrate skills and knowledge of how to effectively develop and implement curriculum; the effective use of technology in the classroom; how to evaluate motivate and develop staff; and how to provide students with an effective learning environment.
• Must have considerable leadership experiences that demonstrate knowledge of how to effectively integrate the skills and processes required by the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards (MDCCRS) and the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP).
• Must have considerable leadership experiences in analyzing assessment data to determine areas of student need and a track record of aligning instructional resources and support to improve academic achievement for all students.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students school staff parents community and business representatives and central office staff.
• The demonstrated ability to lead the management of human and fiscal resources within district mission and values.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures that every student makes academic progress achieves established yearly goals and provides a safe and nurturing school environment.
• Actively engages parents and the community in the life of the school.
• Provides educational and instructional leadership in a cooperative and collaborative manner which interprets initiates and implements the vision mission goals and objectives of the Queen Annes County Public Schools.
• Supervises and motivates all personnel assigned to the school and provides ongoing feedback to improve human performance.
• Establishes with the School Improvement Team (SIT) a School Improvement Plan with specific measurable outcomes.
• Ensures that the school community understands and supports the School Improvement Plan.
• Establishesan appropriate staffing pattern for the school.
• Conducts meetings of staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Performs administrative duties including budget development and management State and Division reporting personnel selection training evaluation development and maintenance of efficient business procedures.
• Supervises the preparation of reports records lists student and staff handbooks and all other documentation appropriate to the schools administration.
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local community and business groups to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Assumes leadership in the management of the schools extracurricular activities; attends such activities and ensures the maintenance of a safe and secure environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned

PAY & HOURS

Salary is commensurate with experience and credentials

START DATE:
July 2026

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested qualified applicants must complete and submit an application at . Please upload acurrent letter of interest updatedresume two (2) current letters of recommendation and any supporting documents as part of your internal application.

DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by4:00 p.m. on 03/13/2026.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with state and federal laws and the policies of the Board of Education QACPS does not discriminate on the basis of race ethnicity color age religion disability genetics ancestry/national origin marital status sex or sexual orientation in matters affecting employment or in providing educational programs and service and provides equalaccess to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. QACPS operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Board of Education of Queen Annes County Public Schools is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

• Employee inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Dr. Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or .
• Student or parent inquiries or complaints regarding discrimination or Title IX issues such as gender equity sexual harassment and sexual discrimination should be directed to Matt Evans Director of Student Services or
• Inquiries regarding ADA and Section 504 should be directed to Joeleen Smith Supervisor of Special Education or .
• Inquiries regarding Title II should be directed to Dr. Michael Noel Director of Human Resources or .

Inquiries may also be addressed in writing to the appropriate office at Queen Annes County Public Schools 202 Chesterfield Ave Centreville Maryland 21617.

External Agencies
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
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Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (MCCR)
410.767.8600 (Espaï½ol-marque el 2)
1.800.637.6247
Maryland Relay 7-1-1

U.S. Department of Education (OCR)
Office for Civil Rights
400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington DC 20202

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Board of Education contact information can be found on the QACPS website.