QUALIFICATIONS:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop the leadership skills of others;
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Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in school administration, curriculum, and/or instruction, current instructional practices and trends, and use of materials and equipment to facilitate instruction;
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Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with development of data driven instruction at the school/district level with documented results;
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Proven track record of school improvement success as evidenced by student achievement data;
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Evidence of sound problem solving skills related to schools/districts;
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Experience in advising and the development and implementation of leadership programs at the district, university or private sector level;
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Demonstrated competency in developing and leading professional development sessions for school leaders and instructional staff;
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Demonstrated computer/educational technology skills (including proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Planning);
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Excellent organizational and human relations skills; and
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree required from an accredited college or university in Supervision and Administration or Curriculum and Instruction. A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a Principal is required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds or is eligible for a valid professional license in Administrator II (historical) or Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, or Principal issued by the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE); Framework for Teaching Certification preferred; National Board Principal Certification or comparable leadership supervisory certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides guidance to assigned personnel.
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:
Highly demanding and fast-paced; frequently required to work long hours, nights and weekends; annual leave may be limited during specified timeframes.
