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Job description
Principal - Elementary
St. Mary's County Public Schools
White Marsh Elementary School - Mechanicsville, Maryland
Job Details
Starting Date:Immediately
Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.
Position: Principal - Elementary
Location: White Marsh Elementary School
Salary: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven- and twelve-month employees - Range F. ($128,497-$167,658)
Effective: October 2026
NATURE OF WORK:
Serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the elementary school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the Maryland Common Core State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of St. Mary's County Public Schools. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary School Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
Ability to report to work daily and on time
Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to oversee and provide direction to the designed department (personnel support for certificated and non-certificated employees)
Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives which relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives
Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stockholders
Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change
Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public School
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
School Management
Organizes, manages, evaluates, and supervises effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and district, including instructional programs in the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations
Ensures compliance with all laws, administrative codes, Board policies and regulations, including Aff
School Culture
Establishes and promotes high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
Involves the staff in developing a school-wide behavior management system which actively teaches desired behaviors, positively reinforces appropriate behavior and provides low level interventions for low level misbehavior
Ensures a safe, orderly environment that is conducive to learning, includes a school security plan, encourages students to take responsibility for behavior, and creates high morale among staff and students
Incorporates procedures for the early identification of potentially disruptive students and the conditions that create or enhance unacceptable behavior (e.g., bullying), and implement programs to address such conditions
Coordinates resources for comprehensive student and family health and social services
Establishes a professional rapport with students and with staff that earns their respect
Displays the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school
Serves as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, and demonstrating pride in the education profession
Organizes and nurtures an effective school leadership team, with clear expectations for role, responsibilities, and performance, holding each individual accountable for the area of assignment
Schedules regular meetings of Professional Learning Communities whose work is aligned with the School Improvement Plan, focused on data analysis results and characterized by collective responsibility for instructional planning and student learning
Keeps the staff informed and seeks ideas for the improvement of the school, and conducts meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school
Holds regular staff meetings and serves, as appropriate, on staff committees
Provides leadership opportunities to a variety of certificated and non-certificated staff members
Instructional Practices
Supervises the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development
Ensures that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem solving and creativity, that they address the range of skills and developmental needs found in the classroom, that they encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and achievement
Supervises the implementation of curriculum and instruction supported by and integrated with an appropriate array of research proven strategies
Organizes and implements a system for the evaluation and selection of equipment and instructional materials that are free of prejudice and stereotyping and designed to meet the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, using staff identified criteria reflecting the needs of the program
Regularly reviews student work to ensure that it is rigorous, purposeful and engaging
Ensures that Professional Learning Communities collaboratively develop common assessments for their student cohorts
Regularly reviews student assessments to ensure that they measure student mastery of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards
Data Driven Instruction
Works with school-based leadership and the School Improvement Team to develop a comprehensive plan with annual student achievement targets, supported by parents, staff, and community members
Organizes and maintains a Pupil Services Team, which intervenes to solve behavioral, nutritional, attendance and other problems, receives data based teacher referrals of students who are not making progress and makes referrals to appropriate health and human service agencies
Organizes and supervises data-based procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health related concerns, and physical, emotional, and learning disabilities, coordinating the resources of the school and community to assist the student and family
Collects and analyzes data regarding the needs and achievement of students, including local, state and national assessments, and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications to existing programs
Ensures that appropriate intervention/enrichment for individual students are provided, based on results of assessments
Analyzes student attendance, discipline and achievement data to identify and eliminate disproportionality
Leads school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of all school programs and activities
Monitors the amount of instruction students miss due to absences and misbehavior
Analyzes data obtained through teacher observation and learning to make recommendations for improvement for individual teachers and in the instructional program
Technology
Demonstrates proficient use of student data management systems to analyze individual student data, teacher data and the effectiveness of the instructional program.
Uses technology for on-going root cause analysis of student performance to drive instructional decision making.
Uses technology to gather and analyze school attendance, discipline, and achievement data to identify and eliminate disproportionality.
Professional Development
Facilitates professional development for all staff focused on the achievement of the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, aligned with identified curricular, instructional and assessment needs and connected to the School Improvement Plan
Involves staff in determining their professional development needs
Facilitates professional development for all staff focused on developing cultural proficiency
Provides opportunities for effective, differentiated staff development that addresses the needs of the instructional program and needs of the staff, including workshops, conferences, visitations, and sessions in which the staff shares successful practices and strategies
Continues to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences
Summarizes, interprets, and disseminates current developments in learning theory and research, instructional strategies and classroom management through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations
Engage the Community
Works with the staff and families, facilitates the development of a written school vision that encompasses values, challenges and opportunities for the academic, social and emotional development of each student
Provides information to staff, students, and parents as necessary, and establish and follow procedures for dealing with the media
Maintains visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community, attending school and community functions regularly to demonstrate a genuine interest in the students and
Organizes and maintain a public relations system for the school that consistently celebrates and informs parents and the community of the accomplishments of students and The information provided should solicit community and parental support and understanding of the programs and services of the school.
Communicates regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support students in the
Encourages and work with an active PTA/PTO that supports the efforts of the sc
Maintains effective communications with agencies and resources outside of the
Uses effective presentation skills when addressing students, staff, parents, and the community, including appropriate vocabulary and examples, clear and legible visuals, and articulate and audible speec
Uses excellent written and oral English skills when communicating with students, parents, and
Maintains positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
Represents the school and district at community, State, and professional
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate.
Maryland Administrator II endorsement.
Have at least four (4) years excellent experience in teaching and working at the appropriate level.
Have a minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in a leadership role at the school or system level.
Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the
Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and
Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and
Meet such alternates to the above qualifications, as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable and legal.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time twelve-month position.
SALARY GRADE RANGE: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven- and twelve-month employees - Range F.
BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY: SMASA
Update
Position Type:Full-Time
Salary:$128,497 to $167,658 Per Year
Job Categories:
Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School
Job Requirements
At least 4 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Master degree preferred.
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Worksite address
mechanicsville, MD, 20659, US
Who can apply
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