Principal Jobs in Maryland

JOB SUMMARY

Administers, evaluates and modifies, as necessary, the instructional programs offered by the school. Manages school, human and financial resources, buildings, grounds and equipment. Establishes effective relationships with students, parents, staff, community groups and Central Office support staff. Responsible for providing a safe and secure learning environment for students and staff.

Additional Work Days/Hours

Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Evenings/Nights
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise and evaluate the effectiveness of all school personnel; report and monitor employees not meeting contractual requirements.
• Assume responsibilities for defining the school’s mission and for communicating goals of the total school program.
• Provide instructional leadership for the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
• Create, maintain, and monitor a monthly meeting calendar that allows for faculty and staff collaboration and a school culture focused on rigor and learning for all students.
• Coordinate the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate central office staff and the staff development office; supervise the instructional program of the school.
• Improve instructional practices through the purposeful observation and evaluation of teachers.
• Lead and direct the process of continuous school improvement.
• Develop a school improvement plan (SIP) that supports the district’s strategic plan and current required state growth measures.
• Monitor and assess student achievement using technology and multiple sources of data.
• Engage all community stakeholders in a shared responsibility for student learning and school success.
• Develop 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.
• Create and implement school wide supervision plans that establish and maintain a safe and orderly environment.
• Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters.
• Seek and engage in professional activities that foster leadership development.
• Administer and coordinate school discipline in a fair and consistent manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Doctoral Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university preferred.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience as a school-based administrator required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Knowledge of the curriculum of the schools of Anne Arundel County.
• Adhere to and comply with all Board of Education Policies, Administrative Regulations, and operating procedures.
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
• Ability to exercise initiative, tact, and good judgment in dealing with others.
• Ability to build a school culture which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
• Ability to recruit and maintain a teaching and support staff that reflects the diversity of the student population and community.
• Ability to create a team that works collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to garner support and resources, engage community organizations, individual education supporters, and businesses to support student achievement.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills inside and outside of school.
• Ability to supervise school activities both inside and outside the classroom and both before and after school.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal licensure issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for indirect staff.
• This position manages departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assesses employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 9/1/2025

Established Date: 7/1/1979

Title Code: C21563

Title: PRINCIPAL

Alternate Title: Principal

Reports to Generic: Assistant Superintendent; Director

Reports to Specific:

ORGANIZATION

Division: Academics

Business Unit: School Performance & Support

Department:

Negotiated Agreement: Association of Education Leaders (AEL)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: II

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Grade: LG2ES; LG2HS; LG2MS

Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 2 – School Administrators)

Essential Job:

Months Worked: 12

Hours Worked: 8

Job Family: School Based Administrators

Sub-Function: School-based Administrators