Principal Choices Academy - Secondary Schools

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Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Scale for Administrators and Supervisors.  Includes employee benefits package.

Hours
12 months, 260 days 
Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit II bargaining unit for Administrators and Supervisors
FLSA:  Exempt 

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Maryland teaching certificate/license with Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, and Principal AND/OR Administrator II endorsement.
• Five (5) years successful classroom experience preferred.
• Ability to organize, delegate, and supervise.
• Knowledge of the Maryland Professional Standards for Educational Leaders.
• Knowledge of the Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and effective instructional strategies.
• Experience in the Teacher Evaluation Process.
• Knowledge of the requirements of the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program.
• Ability to ensure teachers’ utilization of professional development opportunities by effectively demonstrating strategies and techniques conducive to optimal student performance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and personal qualifications necessary to work successfully with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for the supervision of the instructional staff and program and the routine administrative duties necessary for the operation of Choices alternative education programs and pathways.

• Ensuring the provision of comprehensive support services, including counseling, mentoring, and academic assistance, to address the social, emotional, and academic needs of students.

• Providing visionary leadership in developing and implementing educational programs tailored to meet the needs of at-risk and non-traditional students.

• Responsible for the scholastic, discipline, and attendance success of all students assigned to Choices.

• Collaboratively responsible for the supervision of the building service and food service staff with respective central office departments servicing the school site.

• Developing and managing the school budget to effectively allocate resources for instructional materials, staff development, and student support services.

• Directly responsible for leadership in the updating of the comprehensive School Improvement Plan that will provide students, parents and staff members the expectations and guidance to ensure the opportunities for success of all students assigned to the school.

• Work as a collaborative member of the Alternative Pathway Referral team and maintain direct supervision of all educational pathways.

• Develop a comprehensive plan for the middle school summer programing, including scheduling, curriculum development, along with hiring and retaining teachers, and staff to ensure alignment with educational objectives and standards.

• Other leadership and administrative duties as assigned.