Aspiring Assistant Principals Course Update
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Job Description of BCPS Assistant Principal
JOB TITLE: Assistant Principal (Elementary, Middle or High Schools)-Posted to Create an Eligibility Candidate Pool
REPORTS TO: Principal
DEFINITION: Provides support and assistance to the school principal. Assists in planning, implementing, directing, and evaluating school programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Assists the principal in defining the school's mission and communicating goals and expectations of the total school program.
- Provides instructional leadership, in concert with the principal, for the implementation of the curriculum of the Baltimore County Public Schools.
- Assists in coordinating the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff.
- Assists the principal in supervising the instructional program of the school.
- Assists the principal in leading the process of continuous school improvement.
- Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes with appropriate data collection and analysis.
- Assists the principal in supervising and evaluating the effectiveness of all school personnel.
- Assists in creating a productive work climate by gaining the cooperation of staff and students.
- Administers and coordinates school discipline and maintains necessary discipline records. Serves as liaison in coordinating supportive services and other social agencies to help meet student and family needs.
- Coordinates and supervises student activities. Writes reports relative to conferences, suspensions, court reports, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining attendance procedures.
- Engages in professional activities that contribute to leadership development.
- Assists in determining and implementing school organization, student placement and evaluation, and services and programs that provide for the needs of children.
- Provides for changes in schedules and programs to meet the needs of individual students.
- Communicates effectively with students, staff, administrative and supervisory personnel, parents, and the community.
- Assists the principal with the responsibility for the business management functions of the local school finances.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM 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, plus four years of outstanding teaching experience.
- Completion of the Aspiring Leader modules of Baltimore County Public Schools Leadership Development Program is preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I endorsement is required.
- A comparable out-of-state leadership or school building leadership certification transferrable to Maryland will be considered.
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 properly maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of this class is performed in a school environment.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Requires attendance at evening meetings and weekend activities as required.
To view more information about the benefits we offer, please click here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/benefits/pdf/Enrollment-Guide.pdf
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.
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.
SALARY (Effective July 1, 2023)
Elementary School Assistant Principal - $102,361 - $152,103
Middle School Assistant Principal - $108,488 - $161,208
High School Assistant Principal - $114,983 - $170,858
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.
Candidates that do not move forward from a Fall interview, can reinterview in the Spring, but you cannot interview twice in the Spring.
When selecting an interview date, make sure you review the schedule carefully as sessions are separated as Elementary or Secondary Interview.
Candidates that successfully move to the AP Candidate Pool, can interview for elementary, middle or high school once in the Candidate Pool.
To view more information about the benefits we offer, please click here: http://www.bcps.org/offices/benefits/pdf/Enrollment-Guide.pdf
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
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). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
- 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. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
- Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
- Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- All persons 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.An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
- 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 for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
- Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
- All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
- Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
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 activities 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).There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).
Contact Information
Susan B. Stansbury
Director of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone:443-809-7874
Fax:410-296-0568
Email: [email protected]
Application to be an Assistant Principal
The Assessment Skills Center for Assistant Principals will remain virtual. . The windows for applying and interviewing are October-December and January -March. Notice of the windows are run in the News Hub and other BCPS communications.
The process of becoming an AP in BCPS has two steps:
Step 1: Must be completed on the BCPS Frontline Education Website.
Applicant will submit a complete application on Frontline.
- Applicant will submit proof of Admin I.
- Applicant will submit current resume.
- Applicant will identify a reference. For school-based applicants, the reference must be the applicant’s current principal. If the applicant’s current principal is new to the applicant, the applicant should also request a reference from their former principal.
- Applicants are only eligible to apply/interview for Principal or Assistant Principal (you cannot apply/interview for both).
School based candidates: A reference from your current principal is required.
Central office candidates: A reference from your current supervisor is required.
Step 2: The interview process is explained below. Once a candidate is in the pool, they may apply to school openings which will post in Frontline.
Logistics of Interview
- 30 Minute Virtual Interview via Microsoft Teams
- Part I: 5-7 minutes- Performance Task
- Part II: 20 minutes- Scenario-Based Interview Questions
- Interview is conducted by a panel.
- Camera will be on for both candidate and panelists.
- The presentation format is the candidate’s choice.
Part I: Performance Task
- Prepare a 5–7-minute presentation on the following topic:
Highlight an aspect of your leadership where your work positively impacted data in instruction and/or equity. Address how this would speak to your work as an Assistant Principal or Principal.
- Provide a direct connection to your work and the outcomes.
- Include what, why, how, and the outcomes of your work.
- The presentation will be evaluated based on evidence of:
- Communication skills
- Vision implementation
- Leadership implementation.
- Be prepared to share your screen, if applicable.
Part II: Interview
Please contact Niamh McQuillan [email protected] with any questions.