• Job Description

  Req#: 7295
  Position Type:
  School Administration/ Elementary School Principal
  
  
  '); 'Date Posted:
  1/15/2026
  
  
  Location:
  Location To Be Determined
  
  
  Closing Date:
  02/27/2026
  
  
  Establishes and implements instructional goals and objectives. Plans, implements and evaluates instructional programs including learning objectives and instructional strategies for the school.
  Provides a school environment in which it is the expectation that all children can learn.
  Implements administrative procedures consistent with federal law, state school law and state board of education and local school board policy.
  Performs delegated management duties related to school fiscal operations, inventories, school plant facilities and equipment, and keeps records within established guidelines.
  Drives continuous academic growth by identifying performance gaps, monitoring progress, and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies informed by county and state assessment data.
  Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performances.
  Reports to appropriate central office administrator regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, instruction, curriculum, administration, etc.
  Coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions and media activities.
  Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with multicultural groups, local community organizations, and individuals to foster understanding and support for overall school objectives and programs; interprets board policies and administrative directives; and discusses and resolves individual student problems.
  Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
  Performs other duties as assigned.
  Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
  Must be eligible for or hold a current Advanced Professional Certificate/License from the Maryland State Department of Education with the Administrator II endorsement or the new Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, Principal endorsement.
  At least three (3) years of outstanding teaching experience. Elementary school level preferred.
  Demonstrated leadership ability with at least two (2) years of administrative experience at the elementary school level.
  Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with persons with diverse backgrounds.
  Outstanding references related to instruction and school administration.
  Demonstrates effective interpersonal communications and human relations
  Builds leadership capacity in others
  Fosters an equitable and inclusive culture and environment
  Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
  Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision making
  Leave – Sick and Personal (all employees); Vacation (12-month employees)
  Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Single and Family), Life Insurance; these are available to those employees with a minimum 0.6 FTE position
  Tuition Reimbursement
  MD State Pension, 403(b), credit union membership
  APSASCCO Salary Table
  Elementary Principal
  Job Title: Elementary School Principal
  Pay Schedule: Administrators & Supervisors (APSASCCO)
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Reports to: Director of Elementary Schools
  
  JOB SUMMARY
  Under the supervision of the Director of Elementary Schools, the Elementary School Principal shall be responsible for the organization, administration, instructional leadership, staff relations, pupil relations, community relations, and successful operation of the elementary school in accord with Board of Education policies and the rules, regulations and procedures set forth for the Principal of a Carroll County Public School.
  
  
  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
  
  • Establishes and implements instructional goals and objectives. Plans, implements and evaluates instructional programs including learning objectives and instructional strategies for the school.
  • Provides a school environment in which it is the expectation that all children can learn.
  • Implements administrative procedures consistent with federal law, state school law and state board of education and local school board policy.
  • Performs delegated management duties related to school fiscal operations, inventories, school plant facilities and equipment, and keeps records within established guidelines.
  • Drives continuous academic growth by identifying performance gaps, monitoring progress, and implementing evidence-based instructional strategies informed by county and state assessment data.
  • Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performances.
  • Reports to appropriate central office administrator regarding the needs of the school with respect to personnel, instruction, curriculum, administration, etc.
  • Coordinates or supervises such support services as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, financial and accounting functions and media activities.
  • Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with multicultural groups, local community organizations, and individuals to foster understanding and support for overall school objectives and programs; interprets board policies and administrative directives; and discusses and resolves individual student problems.
  • Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • Must be eligible for or hold a current Advanced Professional Certificate/License from the Maryland State Department of Education with the Administrator II endorsement or the new Supervisor of Instruction, Assistant Principal, Principal endorsement.
  • At least three (3) years of outstanding teaching experience. Elementary school level preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability with at least two (2) years of administrative experience at the elementary school level.
  • Demonstrated outstanding interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with persons with diverse backgrounds.
  • Outstanding references related to instruction and school administration.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates effective interpersonal communications and human relations
  • Builds leadership capacity in others
  • Fosters an equitable and inclusive culture and environment
  • Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Demonstrates the use of good judgment in decision making
  
  
  WORKING CONDITIONS
  Employees in this position work in an environment where the employee must deal with crisis situations that require major decisions involving people, resources, and property.
  
  
  BENEFITS
  This position is eligible for the following:
  • Leave – Sick and Personal (all employees); Vacation (12-month employees)
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Single and Family), Life Insurance; these are available to those employees with a minimum 0.6 FTE position
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • MD State Pension, 403(b), credit union membership
  • APSASCCO Salary Table
  
  
  Carroll County Public Schools has the right to revise this position description at any time, and ensuring acknowledgement of understanding does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
  
  
  

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