Dean (Elementary and Secondary)

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Date: June 2, 2026

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE: At the time of application, the candidate must hold or be eligible for:

1. A Master’s Degree in Education.
2. An Advanced Professional Certificate (pursuing an Administrative 1 certification).
3. A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience.
4. Experience with multiple schools and/or levels preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS: These are pre-employment knowledge, abilities, and skills that apply to the Essential Job Functions.  At the time of employment, the candidate must have:

1. Understanding of and ability to maintain rapport with persons from diverse cultural, ethnic, and racial groups.
2. Knowledge and demonstrated ability to analyze and use data, including the Student Assessment System, to make instructional and program decisions.
3. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to students, teachers, staff, central office personnel, and community members.
4. Understands equitable practices and its impact on all facets of education or impact on instruction and school climate.
5. Understands how trauma, equity, inclusive practices and restorative practices impacts the student and teacher experience.
6. Demonstrated ability in critical reading and writing skills as well as verbal communication.
7. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow through to meet deadlines effectively.
8. Knowledge of instructional technology, including digital curriculum and tools, and its use in the classroom.
9. Knowledge of sound instructional practice including purposeful planning that will increase student achievement when measured in a variety of ways.
10. Understanding of how to implement various supports to manage student behavior such as Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Ukeru, and Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI).  
11. Understanding of the school improvement process in order to determine root causes, annual goals, classroom strategies, and measurements of success.
12. Knowledge and ability in organizing whole school programs such as testing, PBIS, and special education.
13. Understanding of Charlotte Danielson’s Framework for Teaching.
14. Knowledge of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
15. Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks and respond effectively to the expectations for this position.
16. Knowledge of administrative policies and procedures and negotiated agreements for Calvert County Public Schools.
17. Possess a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle insurance.
18. Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to those responsibilities listed below.
19. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND DUTIES:

1. Complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
2. Complies with administrative policies and procedures and current negotiated agreements for Calvert County Public Schools.
3. Uses effective problem-solving strategies while incorporating sound judgement and strong communication skills.
4. Shares with school administrators the responsibility for promoting student achievement and protecting the health and welfare of students.
5. Collaborates with staff and parents to identify and implement appropriate strategies to improve students’ challenging behaviors and instructional needs.
6. Resolves discipline problems in a fair and just manner and maintains records of any disciplinary action taken.
7. Participates in the development of positive school culture and working with students.
8. Develops positive relationships with parents, guardians and community to promote improved student outcomes and to protect the health and well-being of students.
9. Plans and implements professional development in conjunction with school-based administrators and supervisors.
10. Communicates regularly with parents/guardians, teachers, and administrators as it relates to student and teacher success.
11. Participates in school improvement efforts, facilitates sub-committees, attends department meetings and professional learning communities (PLC) meetings, and conducts classroom walk-throughs with the school administration.
12. Provides peer coaching as appropriate to teachers and support staff on instructional practice to improve student achievement.
13. Facilitates the Student Services Team (SST) and 504 processes, School Testing Program, and Special Education in compliance with state and federal mandates with support from school administrators.
14. Administers assigned extracurricular programs of the school and responds to student-initiated requests for specific new extracurricular clubs, activities, and programs.
15. Develops an annual professional learning plan and aligns individual performance goals to the school-based administration’s focus areas and school improvement plan.
16. Learns critical aspects of administration including budget, scheduling, employee contracts, crisis planning, and observations/evaluations.
17. Thinks, concentrates, and interacts positively with others.
18. Comes to work promptly every day.
19. Works under stress and meets all deadlines.

OTHER JOB DUTIES: Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.  Performs related work as required or assigned by the

1. Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal.
2. Is available to various student, teacher and community groups for education-related and extra-curricular purposes beyond the regular workday.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:  May be subject to flexible hours. May be required to work at two schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) month position and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current Calvert County Public Schools salary schedule for teachers.  All employees are encouraged to have automatic payroll deposit.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Position Opened Until Filled. Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – www.calvertnet.k12.md.us

References must be directly related to educational experience and must include immediate supervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentor, tutored or otherwise had direct contact with minors.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs. 

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. 

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint. 

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: 

• Director of Student Services           
• Director of Human Resources 
  443-550-8000 

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at:  https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481. 

Salary : $71,244 - $124,348