Assistant Principal, Parkville Middle School

• 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.

Education, Training, and Experience:
 

• Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university with a master’s degree.
• Three years of teaching experience.

Licenses and Certifications
 

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.

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.

GRADE:   Based on the 12-month School-Based Administrators pay scale

Elementary School Assistant Principal (Grade 10)
Middle School Assistant Principal (Grade 11)
High School Assistant Principal (Grade 12)

SALARY:  Effective July 1, 2026 

$109,149 - $165,384 Elementary School 

$115,682 - $175,285 Middle School 

$122,608 - $185,778 High School 

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 

 

OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement. 

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Retirement: Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required 

 
BENEFITS: 

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire. 

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement 

This posting describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees. 

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 activates 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).

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 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.   
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment.  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered.  A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. 

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education: 

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer. 
• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application.  

Proof of Degree Equivalency: 

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx 
• All people 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.  
• 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 will be required upon hire and must be sent via e-script/clearinghouse from your university. 
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. 
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. 
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit. 

Pre-Employment Requirements: 

Contact Information

Susan Stansbury, Director Staffing & Licensure 

443-809-7874

sstansbury@bcps.org