Principal -- Anticipated vacancies for 2026-2027 school year

Principal - Anticipated Vacancies for 2026-2027 School Year

Any school within WCPS
Dependent on school placement:
12-month assignment - Category 6-11  $90,903 - $176,796
Employee Benefits Summary


Minimum Requirements

• Currently holds or is immediately eligible for Maryland State Department of Education Professional Certificate with Administrator II endorsement.
• Documented successful experience in a school administrator role.
• Has three (3) years of documented successful classroom teaching or equivalent experience.
• Has strong commitment to student achievement.
• Experience in utilizing data to facilitate and support decision-making.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills that ensure effective teambuilding.
• Demonstrated success in identifying, growing, and leveraging the potential of staff and teams.
• Ability to manage and monitor a school financial budget.
• Effectively prioritizes and responds quickly to competing demands, especially in times of crisis.
• Proficient use of various computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Google applications, and student information systems.
• Possess strong conflict resolution and verbal de-escalation skills.
• Ability to work extended workdays, including evenings and weekends, as necessary
• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. 

 
Preferred Qualifications

• Has knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and MCAP assessments.
• Has familiarity with local, state, and national trends in education relevant to school programs including Maryland's Blueprint for the Future and ESSA.
• Three most recent years of work in a public school setting, particularly at the school level being applied for.
• Has the ability to effectively apply knowledge of best practices and educational research. 

 
Role Responsibilities

• Accountable for the social/emotional and academic success of each student.
• Effectively communicate with students, teachers, parents/guardians, and members of the school community.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a vision for learning that is shared and supported by all stakeholders.
• Oversee all aspects of a school culture to promote student achievement and an effective professional learning community.
• Oversee the organization, operation, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
• Oversee the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment for the purpose of improving instruction and student learning.
• Oversee the supervision and evaluation of staff effectiveness for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Provide leadership and support to school staff through regular classroom visits, conferences, and meetings.
• Assist with classroom management techniques, including behavioral intervention strategies.
• Hire and support effective teacher personnel.
• Ensure the success of every student by acting in an ethical manner with integrity and fairness.
• Provide staff with focused, sustained, and research-based professional development.
• Attend and contribute to professional meetings.
• Utilize a variety of data in the development of the school improvement plan.
• Demonstrate a court and professional demeanor to all stakeholders of Washington County Public Schools.
• Assume specific responsibilities as assigned by senior leadership.

Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental Requirements
The Environmental Factors and Physical/Mental demands represent 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.  

• Required periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to sufficiently and efficiently stand and move t