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MSD School Administrator Elementary School Principal
Job Location:
Job Location:
Howard, MD - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 100055 - 190990
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
24 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
21 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Introduction
TheMaryland School for the Deaf provides an inclusive language-rich environmentfor deaf and hard of hearing students from birth through age 21. Rooted in abilingual education approach we ensure full access to American Sign Languageand English across comprehensive academic extracurricular and student partnership with families and communities we empower students tothink critically and develop a sense of self and belonging.
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD Columbia Campus 8169 Old Montgomery Road Ellicott City MD 21043
Main Purpose of Job
Themain purpose of this position is to manage the daily operations maintenance ofschedules and overall personnel needs of the Elementary Department to foster asafe collaborative environment for students staff and families. Reportingclosely to the Chief Educational Programs Officer (CEPO) the position isresponsible for interviewing orienting and evaluating faculty leadingdepartment meetings and implementing professional development. Key academicand operational duties include coordinating student placements monitoringlesson plans overseeing standardized testing and enforcing IEP implementationand data collection. Additionally this role drives the schools masterschedule supports the bilingual education philosophy and language and literacyplanning and policy manages school discipline and safety protocols andmonitors the overall well-being and attendance of both students and staff.
POSITION DUTIES
Thisposition is responsible for the daily operations of the Elementary Departmentthat entails daily coverage subbing the support of the departments needsand the maintenance of daily addition to operating thedepartment this includes serving students teachers staff and include assistance in hiring/orientation of new faculty observation andevaluation of staff the direction of staff/department meetings the planningand implementation of the professional development training and in-serviceevents and the coordination of staff assignments and student placements. Thisposition takes responsibilities in creating and improving the schools masterschedule arranging school functions supporting the bilingual educationphilosophy and language and literacy planning and policy assisting withclassroom management promoting consistent discipline within the schoolenforcing the IEP implementation and data collection supervising state andlocal standardized testing to ensure compliance with established processes andpolicies and monitoring weekly units and lesson plans that include appropriateeducational objectives strategies and activities. This position includesadhering to the schools school safety protocols progressive disciplinaryaction due process as well as monitoring and maintaining student and staffwell-being including attendance and progress reports. This positioncollaborates closely with the Campus Chief Educational Programs Officer (CEPO)and its office as well as with other programs in the school. May be asked toassume other duties as assigned by CEPO.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Masters degree in Education of Deafstudents Education of Deaf students with additional disabilities or SpecialEducation required.
Experience: Threeyears of successful classroom teaching experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearingstudents required. Must be fluent inAmerican Sign Language and written interpersonal and active listening skills required.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledgeof Deaf Community is preferred.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS
Must hold the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Administrator II certification or Supervisors of Instruction Assistant Principals and Principals licensure or be eligible to obtain Supervisors of Instruction Assistant Principals and Principals licensure in the required timeframe.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject to a criminal backgroundinvestigation at their own expense.(Maryland Code Family Law Article 1 Sections)
Candidates will need to provide three letters ofrecommendation.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be prescreened before candidates are invited to an interview. As an equal opportunity employer MSD is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity.
BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If online access is not available or if you encounter difficulty you may submit via mail e-mail fax or deliver in person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by the closing date and time.A copy of your college transcripts must accompany your application. The preferred method to receive transcripts and additional information is for them to be uploaded. Application inquiries or supplemental information can be directed to the following:
Mailing Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department P. O. Box 894 Columbia MD 21044
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Phone: TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
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Individuals from traditionally underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
