ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population – students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland. 

IEPP Administrator Schedule: $85,719 – $98,748

$3,000.00 - -  Sign-on incentive - -  for Maryland Professional Certified Teachers

Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center

Baltimore, Maryland

This is a professional position serving as an Assistant Principal, responsible for supporting the Principal by supervising and providing leadership to professional teaching staff of the education program for residents of a juvenile facility.

Serves as the immediate supervisor of teachers and staff in a juvenile services facility; coordinates the activities of the school program with institutional officials; monitors special education services; maintains educational records; counsels students; supports the work of the local school improvement team.

EDUCATION:  A Master's Degree in School Administration and Supervision or Master's Degree with 18 graduate credits in School Administration and Supervision and in possession or eligible for a Maryland Administrator II  or Principal Certificate. 

EXPERIENCE:  Three years of satisfactory teaching experience.  Principal experience is preferred; previous alternative/urban/ juvenile services education experience desired.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration; knowledge of academic curriculum planning, development, and implementation; knowledge of principles and practices of effective middle, secondary,  and GED programs, as well as occupational, media and transition services; knowledge of juvenile rehabilitation theory and practice; skill in time management, personal organization, and administrative detail; skill in the development of effective work teams; ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Employees in this classification are subject to Substance Abuse Testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.  Applicants must consent to State Police and Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigations/Background Checks as a routine procedure for all employees required to work in State Juvenile Services Facilities.  Proof of eligibility to work in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act is required.    If, once employed, it is determined that the incumbent does not qualify for at least a Principal/Administrator II Certificate, the incumbent's employment will be terminated.  Also, failure to maintain a Maryland Principal/Administrator II Certificate will be the basis for termination of employment.

For immediate consideration please submit your application by August 16, 2019 – Open and Continuous.

Applications will be screened and placed in one of these categories: Best Qualified, Better Qualified, Qualified, or Not Qualified. Applications will continue active consideration for one year from the date of receipt.  Requests to continue active consideration for an additional year will be honored providing the request is made in the twelfth month of receipt of the application. If an applicant declines to be interviewed two times or refuses a position two times, the application will be removed from active consideration.

Applicants must include their resume, complete a Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Application for Employment, -AND- a copy of their current or most recent Teaching Certificate or related credentials indicating application for Assistant Principal, Juvenile Services Education Position# 083343 - (JobAps #19-009537-0001).  The application, resume, and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the prerequisite Minimum Qualifications and possesses the Essential requirements for the position.  Completed Applications must be directed to the Staff Employment Section, Office of Human Resources, Maryland State Department of Education, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or faxed to 410.333.8950.

To apply for this position online go to MSDE Jobs on JobAps or for inquiries or an MSDE Application, contact 410.767.0019, TTY/TDD 410.333.3045, or visit our website marylandpublicschools.org.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.