Assistant Principal at Dr. James Craik Elementary School

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking dynamic and dedicated leaders to join our team as Assistant Principal at Dr. James Craik Elementary School. We believe every school deserves exceptional leaders with the skills to foster a quality educational experience, empowering students to think, inspire, and grow.

Assistant Principal Application Process for Dr. James Craik Elementary School.

Assistant Principal applicants must demonstrate their accountability for the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) by submitting the following materials:

• A current resume
• Hold a Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate/License with an Administrator I endorsement by December 1, 2026. 
• A 5-slide PowerPoint presentation highlighting your readiness for a principalship.

The PowerPoint presentation serves as the initial screening process for applicants. Those who successfully advance to the second round will be invited to an in-person interview.

Assistant Principals are accountable for the effective implementation of the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) [Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) Rubric].

This presentation should follow the rubric above, highlighting the work you have done in your career related to each indicated standard, and explaining how this work has impacted your school community and prepared you for an assistant principalship with Charles County Public Schools. 

• Slide 1: An embedded video (no longer than 2 minutes) introducing yourself, highlighting why you are pursuing the position for which you are applying, and explaining why you are the best candidate for this position. Exemplary responses will also include specific examples of leadership and will clearly indicate how this work impacted student achievement and school success. 
• Slide 2: Preparatory/formative leadership experiences related to PSEL Standard 5: Community of Care & Support for Students 
• Slide 3: Preparatory/formative leadership experiences related to PSEL Standard 6: Professional Capacity of School Personnel 
• Slide 4: Preparatory/formative leadership experiences related to PSEL Standard 9: Operations & Management 
• Slide 5: Preparatory/formative leadership experiences related to PSEL Standard 10: School Improvement

Terms of Employment

• Exemption Status: Exempt
• Salary Scale: EACC 
  • Elementary School 
    • 11 Month A3 - APE
• https://www.ccboe.com/careers/salary-scales

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate/License with Administrator I endorsement by December 1, 2026. 
• Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Evidence of exemplary human relations skills. 
• Ability to speak and write effectively. 
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate instructional and curricular methodologies. 
• Commitment to the mission of Charles County Public Schools. 
• Demonstrated successful leadership in educational activities. 
• Understanding of effective schools’ research and demonstrated effort to implement the research findings into the administration of a school. 
• Understanding of diverse student populations.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates proper teaching methods and procedures. 
• Participates in recruitment, screening, selection, and orientation of instructional and non-instructional staff. 
• Assists with and participates in professional development and staff activities. 
• Assists with student discipline. 
• Assists with staff and substitute assignments. 
• Assists with coordination and care of school resources: finance, materials of instruction, equipment, and physical plant. 
• Maintains effective communications with parents, parent groups, civic associations, and other community resources. 
• Assists with the supervision of student activities and co-curricular programs during and beyond the school day. 
• Assists with scheduling students for appropriate classes. 
• Participates in the planning, management, and financing of student and community relations activities.
• Assists the principal in the administration of the school's operating budget. 
• Assists with curriculum development, research study groups, and committees as assigned. 
• Performs classroom/instruction observations as required. 
• Conducts informal group discussions with teachers concerning educational programs, student progress, and appraisals. 
• Coordinates programs to meet the specific needs of the school. 
• Models appropriate and professional behavior in interactions with all members of the school community. 
• Responsible for the above duties and responsible for other duties related to this position as determined by the school principal.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. 

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students), or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.