Principal Jobs

In Prince George's County Public Schools (PGCPS), the principal upholds and drives our shared core values and epitomizes PGCPS pride. The Principal is responsible for operating the instructional program and providing educational leadership for the staff, students, and community. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader with the essential skills and experiences to have a lasting impact on Prince George's County Public Schools' employees and students.

This is an ASASP Unit II Table F Grade 5-6 Position

Salary Range Grade 5: $110,853 - $162,795

Salary Range Grade 6: $118,206 - $184,869

CLOSING DATE: May 31, 2023

Only applicants who meet all qualifications as of May 31, 2023 will be considered.

Resumes will be screened for eligibility. Therefore the following must be evident: Maryland Advanced Professional Certification, Administrator II, education, and leadership experience.

Please refer to the specific Education Requirements and Certification Requirements listed within this announcement for additional information.

If you have a Master's Degree in Education or a Related Field, please answer YES to the following:

Do you have a Master's degree in Supervision and Administration or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited college or university?

Please include your Content or Area of Focus on your resume. For example, ESOL, SPED, STEM/STEAM, Math, Language Immersion, Early Childhood Center, Montessori, Charter, etc.

Please upload and attach a copy of your Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate, Administrator II Certification with your application.

Please upload and attach 3 Professional Recommendation Letters with your application.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Acting ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student's academic success and well-being;
• Collaborating with families and community members, maintaining a presence in the community to understand its strengths and needs, developing productive relationships, and engaging its resources for the school;
• Fostering innovative thinkers who can help achieve the vision and mission of Prince George's County Public Schools;
• Building professional learning communities to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program conducive to accelerated student achievement;
• Complying with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Procedures and operating procedures.
• Developing an approach to improve and maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students and staff;
• Demonstrating integrity, fairness, mutual respect, and high ethical standards; working cooperatively and interacting positively with students, staff and community exercising courtesy and discretion; serving as a role model for staff and students; and
• Ensuring efficient management of school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment in order to promote student's academic success and well-being;
• Seeking and engaging in professional activities that foster leadership development; building the capacity of the Assistant Principal and other aspiring leaders;
• Providing instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers;
• Developing, articulating and implementing a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community;

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge and experience implementing curriculum and school operations;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students;
• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations; and

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Doctorate preferred; Master's degree in Supervision and Administration or Curriculum and Instruction from an accredited college or university required; previous successful experience as a school-based administrator, (or other comparable leadership experience). Comparable leadership experience includes but is not limited to: School Dean, or Assistant Principal equivalent position; district or central office level Supervisor, Director or Manager.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate, Administrator II Certification required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises all school-based staff.

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:

None .

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

To submit an application online select apply.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.