JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Description
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.
How To Apply – Please read carefully as some components have changed.
After all components of step 1 (see below), including an acceptable reference are received candidates will be added to the Assistant Principal Candidate Pool through September 2027.
Step 1
- Applicant will submit a complete application for the Assistant Principal Candidate Pool 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. 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.
School-based candidates: A reference from your current principal
is required.
Central office candidates: A reference from your current supervisor is required.
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. Write 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.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
EXAMPLES OF 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 and interventions related to the school based CSI Plan.
- Assists in coordinating the instructional program of the school in conjunction with the appropriate school and central office staff to address the priority needs identified in the school's CSI Plan.
- Assists the principal in supervising the instructional program of the school and collecting data to monitor the effectiveness of strategies used to address priority needs.
- Assists the principal in leading the process of continuous school improvement and maximizing the effectiveness of school improvement strategies.
- 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 using data gathered from the CSI Needs Assessment and Plan
- 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 as described in the school's CSI Plan.
- Coordinates and supervises student activities. Writes reports relative to conferences, suspensions, court reports, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining attendance procedures and monitoring student attendance strategies as described in the school's CSI Plan.
- Engages in professional activities outlined in the CSI Plan 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 and are outlined in the CSI Plan.
- Provides for changes in schedules and programs to meet the needs of individual students and included in the school's CSI Plan.
- 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.
JOB 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 a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional Certificate with an Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal endorsement.
OR
- Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator Advanced Professional License and Administrator I or Supervisors of Instruction, Assistant Principals, and Principal.
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.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
RETIREMENT: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at:
Office of Payroll - Baltimore County Public Schools - www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll
SALARY (Effective July 1, 2026)
Elementary School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 10) $109,149 - $165,384
Middle School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 11) $115,682 - $175,285
High School Assistant Principal (CASE School-Based Administrators, Grade 12) $122,608 - $122,608 - $185,778
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
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 appli
