Under the direction of an assigned executive staff member, the Principal on Assignment will perform administrative responsibilities and provide instructional leadership for planning, management, operation and evaluation of assigned programs and projects during a specified timeframe as identified by Human Resources.  The incumbent of this position will develop, oversee and monitor the specific program and/or project strategic plan and objectives.  The Principal on Assignment serves upon assignment as needed and works cooperatively with leaders and administrators in integrating and coordinating efforts into a unified program and/or project for PGCPS. 

Serves as the key program and/or project advocate and is responsible for ensuring that the outcomes are achieved and that the project is viable at all times;

Ensures that the program and/or project involves all required system units, engages stakeholders and approves key deliverables;

Coordinates the overall day-to-day management of the program and/or project to ensure objectives are achieved within time/cost/quality constraints;

Performs the required record keeping tasks, maintains the appropriate records and ensures fidelity of systems through calibration of evaluators;understands the standards and calibration for performance evaluation;

Communicates effectively with program and/or project constituents, key stakeholders to carry out the goals and objectives of the program;

Serves as a resource to other offices and departments within the school system on evaluation best practices;

Understands, disseminates and supports educators and/or administrators with best practices that impact student learning;

Works towards building systems within the district that will be able to provide ongoing support to employees in the realm of evaluation;

Provides technical assistance to principals and/or managers to drive performance;

Provides professional support and coaching support to supervisors, managers and/or identified employees; supports districts and school cultures focused on teaching and learning;

Conducts observations when needed; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships within PGCPS departments to drive collaboration and project success;

Demonstrated ability to develop the leadership skills of others;

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in school administration, curriculum, current instructional practices and trends and use of materials and equipment to facilitate instruction;

Comprehensive knowledge of and experience with development of data driven instruction at the school/district level with documented results;

Proven track record of school improvement success as evidenced by student achievement data;

Evidence of sound problem solving skills related to schools/districts;

Demonstrated competency in developing and leading professional development sessions for school based/district leaders and staff members;

Demonstrated computer/educational technology skills/knowledge (including proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Office Suite, Project Management Planning);

Excellent organizational and human relations skills; and

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in supervision and administration or curriculum and instruction required.  Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience as a Principal required; previous experience in the area of teacher and/or administrator observations/evaluation required.

Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with Administrator II endorsement required; Framework for Teaching Certification preferred.



Oversees and provides guidance to assigned personnel.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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