?Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal - Early Childhood/Elem
Location:
Broad Ford Elementary School
POSITION: Assistant Principal
FTE: Full-Time
STATUS: Exempt
TERMS: 11-Months, 8 Hours per day, but may be greater depending upon system needs
SALARY: Appropriate Step on the A&S Category I Salary Scale FY26 $77,238 - $99,238
SUPERVISOR: Director of Early Childhood/Elementary Education and Principal
AVAILABILITY: 2025 - 2026 School year
DEADLINE: Applications received by 11:59 p.m. on May 9, 2025 will be considered for the initial interviews and will be given first consideration. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Holds an Administrator I Maryland State Department of Education Certificate
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Five years successful teaching experience at the appropriate level required
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and assist the principal with daily responsibilities
- Knowledge of effective school practices, including instruction, administration, management and leadership skills
- Provides leadership for the instructional and non-instructional programs in accordance with the Garrett County Board of Education’s goals, objectives, and priorities
- Develops, with the assistance of school staff and community, the school’s philosophy and objectives
- Arranges appropriate assistance in curriculum and staff development activities in order to improve instruction, learning, and the instructional program
- Demonstrates knowledge of effective instructional strategies
- Assesses staff performance through informal and formal conferences, observations, and evaluations
- Assists with the functioning of the School Improvement Team
- Demonstrates and provides for positive human relationships within the school, between the school and community, and between the school and other schools
- Analyzes and provides for the needs of the student population
- Provides ways of accessing student achievement in terms of school/system goals, objectives, and priorities
- Provides a climate that encourages and fosters effective communication
- May assist in the selection of personnel employed in the school
- Develops and maintains an effective program of student discipline
- Assists with the preparation of the school’s budgets and operates with approved amounts
- Assists in maintaining the school’s budget and the collection and the expenditure of all school funds in accordance with the school system’s procedures
- Assists in the development and maintenance of positive school/community relations
- Provides for appropriate care and upkeep of facilities and grounds
- Maintains necessary records as required by the Superintendent
- Performs such other duties that may be assigned
- Specific duties and responsibilities of this position may be adjusted based upon the needs of the system
Comprehensive benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, and participation in the Maryland Retirement and Pension Plan, with optional 403(b) contributions. Employees receive paid sick leave, personal days, vacation, and access to wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
Questions:
If you have questions and require assistance accessing or completing the online application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
Accommodation Requests:
If you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Garrett County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any federal, or state or local protected class. Inquiries may be directed to the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904
