Principal

• Elementary
  

Release Date:

September 21, 2026

Application Deadline:

October 5, 2026

Requisition:

12524Current benefited staff of SMCPS who submit a timely application and meet the minimum qualifications for the position shall be granted an interview and shall be considered to fill the vacancy prior to external applicants being considered. Questions regarding your application and/or candidacy should be directed to the Department of Human Resources.

Position:

Principal

•

ElementaryLocation:

White Marsh Elementary SchoolSalary:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on SMASA salary schedule for eleven

• and twelve-month employees
• Range F. ($128,497
• 167,658)

Effective:

October 2026APPLICATION

PROCEDURES

Qualified applicants, including current employees of St. Mary's County Public Schools, must complete a TalentEd online application. In addition to the online application, any supporting documentation (unofficial transcript and/or copy of the certification, w applicable) must be scanned and uploaded to the TalentEd application. The online application and any support documentation must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications, including information about the applicant's background, experience, and professional qualifications. Failure to submit all required documentation will result in your application being considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the selection committee for review. All online applications must be completed no later than October 5, 2026. Following a screening of credentials, interviews will be scheduled. Please contact the Department of Human Resources with questions. (301-475-5511, ext. 32187)

NATURE OF WORK:

Serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the elementary school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the Maryland Common Core State Standards, following the approved curricula and directives of St. Mary's County Public Schools. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary School Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Innt in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community members
• Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to use technology effectively to complete tasks
• Ability to report to work daily and on time
• Ability to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completed
• Ability to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructions
• Ability to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to oversee and provide direction to the designed department (personnel support for certificated and non-certificated employees)
• Ability to plan and implement short and long-range objectives which relate to the departmental and system-wide objectives
• Ability to lead, support the staff, and communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stockholders
• Ability to exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm, and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, colleagues, and the community
• Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people and facilitate productive academic/organizational change
• Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hours
• Possess thorough knowledge of applicable Maryland laws, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations
• Possess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St.

Mary's County Public School

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

School Management

• Organizes, manages, evaluates, and supervises effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and district, including instructional programs in the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations• Ensures compliance with all laws, administrative codes, Board policies and regulations, including Affirmative Action mandates• Leads school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of all school programs and activities• Establishes the master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students that meet and exceed the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards• Provides and supervises in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and district, in accordance with due process and other laws and regulations.

File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance, health, and discipline matters

• Immediately notifies appropriate personnel and agencies and follows established procedures when t is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, or anabolic steroids
• Organizes and supervises assembly programs and comprehensive extra-curricular programs appropriate for the young child that supports the Maryland College and Career Readiness Standards
• Develops a budget for the school with input from the staff and School Improvement Team and approves all purchases in accordance with SMCPS policies and procedures
• Implements an effective accounting and inventory system for all school supplies, materials, and equipment
• Implements procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean, and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic, and thermal environments
• Ensures that all facilities are regularly inspected for compliance with all applicable codes and regulations including access for individuals with handicapping conditions
• Assumes responsibility for the health, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors; develops clearly understood procedures and provides regular drills for emergencies and disasters, following State, local, and SMCPS guidelines
• Notifies appropriate Central Office staff immediately of any unusual circumstances
• Maintains a master schedule for the use of the school facilities
• Implements schedules and procedures for the supervision of students in non-classroom areas, including befor.

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