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Job Description
Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school's programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
How To Apply – Please read carefully as some components have changed.
The Assessment Skills Center (ASC) for Principals will be in person
BCPS Employee Development Center (formerly Loyola Graduate Center)
2034 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Assessment Skills Center will include and require the following: Step 1 must be completed on the BCPS Careers website. Internal candidates should apply using the Oracle ME setting, then click on the tile titled “Current Jobs”.
Step 1 – for ALL CANDIDATES
- Applicant will submit a complete application through Oracle, BCPS Careers.
- Applicant will submit applicable proof of appropriate licensure/certification
- Applicant will submit current resume
- Applicant will identify a reference (once you submit your application through Oracle, you will receive directions to complete the reference portion of your application) Internal Candidates: For school-based applicants, 2 supervisory references are required. One reference must be the applicant’s current supervisor (principal or Executive Director). If the applicant’s current supervisor is new to the applicant, the applicant should also request a reference from their former supervisor. External Candidates: Must submit one supervisory reference to be eligible for candidate pool consideration. You will need to submit a current supervisor reference prior to being appointed.
Step 2A - External Principal Candidates with 3 years or more experience OR BCPS Principal Intern Candidates
- Completion of step 1
Step 2B - All Other Candidates (internal candidates with Admin I & II, external candidates with less than 3 years experience
- Applicant will submit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Assessment Skills Center Writing Prompt (Once Step 1 is submitted and reviewed, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ASC Writing Prompt will be emailed to you).
- Assessment Center will be held in-person and will take 4-5 hours. Participants will complete and present 2 performance tasks. They will also participate in an interview where they will respond to 4 questions.
Part I: Performance/Presentation Tasks
- Data Interpretation - In this task candidates will be asked to review data for a school and asked to identify opportunities in areas that need additional support
- Instructional Observation – In this task candidates will be asked to review a lesson plan and prepare 3-5 questions to discuss with the teacher during a pre-observation conference.
Part II: Interview
- Questions are aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scenario-based.
- Questions and responses will take approximately 20 minutes for 4 questions.
Responsibilities
REPORTS TO: Executive Director, School Support & Achievement
DEFINITION: Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school's programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assumes responsibility for defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
- Provides instructional leadership for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Coordinates the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
- Supervises the instructional program of the school.
- Leads and directs the process of continuous school improvement.
- Develops a school improvement plan that supports the Indicators of Progress.
- Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
- Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of all school personnel.
- Assesses the need for staff development for all school personnel and plans appropriate activities. Provides a program designed for school-community coordination and keeps open lines of communication between the community and the Board of Education.
- Directs the business functions of the school, such as budget preparation, accounting, and expenditure authorization.
- Works directly with students in developing positive student leadership through school and community activities.
- Interprets and implements the policies of the Board of Education and local school to the community served through continuous flow of communications, such as newsletters, public talks before community groups, and communications to students and parent associations.
- Engages in professional activities which contribute to leadership development.
- Administers and coordinates school discipline. Communicates effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and community.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master’s degree, with appropriate course work in leadership, pedagogy, and supervision.
- Four years of outstanding teaching experience.
- One year’s experience as an assistant principal.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator II or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal.
OR
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of pedagogy.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of public education administration.
- Knowledge, skill, and successful experience with the school improvement process.
- Knowledge, skill, and successful experience in the use and analysis of school performance data.
- Outstanding oral and written communications skills.
- Possession of technology competency (e.g., database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications); skill and experience in data analysis and application.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently travel among the school environment/campus; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently attend evening meetings and weekend activities.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.
Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
SALARY (Effective July 1, 2026)
Elementary School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 13) $129,952 - $196,909
Middle School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 14) $137,748 - $208,717 High School Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 15) $146,011 - $221,238
Baltimore County Public Schools provides top of class benefits to its employees including assistant principals. Benefits include
- Twenty (20) vacation days, twelve (12) sick days per year, and five (5) personal leave days per year
- Medical plans 80% to 85% paid by employer for individuals and families
- Dental and vision plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent childcare
- Wellness programs
- $15,000 of Basic Term Life Insurance and Optional Term Life Insurance up to 10x salary
- 403(b) / 457(b) Plans
- Tuition reimbursement for coursework and degrees
- Membership in the Maryland State Teachers’ Retirement System
To view more information about the benefits we offer, please click here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/benefits/pdf/Enrollment-Guide.pdf
All interview dates/times are subject to change.
Interview dates have limited slots and are filled as applications are completed.
Once interview dates are full, we will move to the next date.
Once all dates are full, we will move forward with a wait list.
Principal ASC
*Principal candidates do not get separated as elementary or secondary.
ASC Interview Date
Application Deadline
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Wednesday, December 2, 2026
TBD
TBD
FLSA: Exempt
Retirement:
For STATE - Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
Benefits: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:
The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activates and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937).
Application Instructions:
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
- Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
- Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
- You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:
- Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.
- Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency:
- Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
- Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
- If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
- Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information
Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure
443-809-7874
About Us
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!
