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PRINCIPAL

Recruitment #24-005890-0002

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Introduction

GRADE

PRNC 0002

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, RICA-Baltimore, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

RICA-Baltimore is a mental health residential treatment facility of the Maryland Department of Health located in Baltimore City. This facility serves adolescents and their families from all areas of Maryland.  RICA-Baltimore is staffed by qualified multidisciplinary treatment teams, providing treatment and educational programs for adolescent boys and girls aged 12 to 17.6 who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.  RICA Baltimore is focused on stabilizing, treating and reintegrating adolescents back into the community. Our program provides clinical, psychiatric, and psycho-educational programming for up to 45 residential clients and 80 day students.

The Principal is responsible for planning, managing, and directing a ten month educational program and a 5 week extended school year program that serves the residential clients of RICA-Baltimore along with day treatment students who attend the educational program.  The Principal is responsible for ensuring the highest quality education for school-age residents at RICA-Baltimore is provided.  The Principal also ensures compliance with all regulations mandated by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE),  Maryland State Licensing Requirements, Joint Commission requirements, and other relevant regulating bodies. 

Job Duties include: 

  • Directs, evaluates, organizes, plans and supervises the educational program of RICA-Baltimore.
  • Interviews, and hires educational staff in accordance with RICA-Baltimore administrative policies.
  • Works cooperatively with the local educational agencies (LEAs) in providing effective educational programs for their youth enrolled in RICA-Baltimore programs. 
  • Collaborates with the various department heads within the facility to ensure effective educational and clinical programs for the residential and day treatment students. 
  • Works in partnership with identified local school systems to recruit, hire, and supervise educational staff members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a current license as an Administrator II from the Maryland State Department of Education or possess a current license as an Administrator I from the Maryland State Department of Education and eligible for the Administrator II licensure and at least 5 years of experience in a school leadership position and supervising teachers.

Note: Information on requirements for certification and procedures for application may be obtained from the Maryland State Board of Education, Division of Certification and Accreditation, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-2595 or at this link:  Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principals

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

  • Advanced professional certificate/licensure in special education
  • Three years of experience working with students with emotional disabilities in a separate day program or residential facility
  • Extensive knowledge of IEP development and implementation 
  • Ability to motivate staff, students and families around the vision of the facility
  • Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff and families
  • Well-organized, ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task
  • Leadership style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support excellent instruction
  • Well versed in Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.  A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. 

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.



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