POSITION SUMMARY:
In
Prince George’s County Public Schools, the principal upholds and drives our
shared core values and epitomizes being Great by Choice. The Principal of a
Regional School is responsible for operating the instructional program for
students with significant cognitive and multiple disabilities and providing
educational leadership for the staff, students, and community. This is an
exciting opportunity for a leader with the right skills and experiences to have
a lasting impact on Prince George’s County Public Schools’ employees and
students.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Developing, articulating and
implementing a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school
community;
Provide instructional leadership for
the alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment for students with
significant cognitive disabilities through the purposeful observation and
evaluation of teachers;
Develop and coordinate procedures for
monitoring and evaluating student progress and achievement consistent with
individualized education programs;
Apply current federal and State
legislation and regulation, including local policy and procedures as they
relate to special education;
Obtaining and utilizing new and
existing resources/materials available for use in adapting and modifying curriculum,
including current trends in technology for education and assistive technology
for access and communication; behavior management programming and strategies; teacher-oriented
educational assessment tools and techniques; learning strategies and
instructional best practices; inclusive opportunities;
Develop an approach to improve and
maintain a positive culture for learning that capitalizes on multiple aspects
of cultural diversity to meet the needs of all students and staff;
Building professional learning
communities to nurture and sustain a school culture and instructional program
conducive to accelerated student progress and achievement;
Exercise initiative, tact and good
judgment in dealing with others;
Create, maintain, and monitor a
monthly meeting calendar that allows for faculty and staff collaboration and a
school culture focused on rigor and learning for all students;
Ensuring efficient management of
school operations and resources for a safe and effective learning environment;
Collaborating with families and
community members and is capable of responding to diverse community interests
by mobilizing community resources;
Seek and engage in professional
activities that foster leadership development; build the capacity of aspiring
leaders;
Fostering innovative thinkers who can
help achieve the vision and mission of the Prince George’s County Public
Schools;
Demonstrate integrity, fairness,
mutual respect, and high ethical standards; Work cooperatively and interact
positively with students, staff and community exercising courtesy and
discretion; serve as a role model for staff and students;
Comply with all Board of Education
Policies, Administrative Procedures and operating procedures; and
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge of federal and State
legislation and regulation, including local policy and procedures in special
education;
Knowledge and experience in the
education of individuals with disabilities; knowledge and experience
implementing curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities;
Ability to create a team that works
collaboratively and promotes high expectations for all students; and
Demonstrate positive interpersonal
skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Doctorate preferred;
Master’s degree in Supervision and Administration, Curriculum and Instruction or
Special Education required; previous successful experience as a School-based
Administrator, (or other comparable leadership experience). Comparable
leadership experience includes but is not limited to: school Dean, or Assistant
Principal equivalent position; district or central office level Supervisor,
Director or Manager.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Maryland
Advanced Professional Certificate, Administrator II Certification required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervises all
school-based staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
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.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.