Principal, Elementary/Middle

Baltimore Montessori, Inc. seeks a principal for Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, which serves 600 students from age 3 through 8th grade.
The principal is an instructional leader that is critical to the acceleration of improved student outcomes through the support and supervision of school and support staff and collaboration with BMI staff. The principal represents BMPCS as the instructional leader in the community and strives to create a culture of rigorous learning with increased outcomes for all students in alignment with the mission and vision of Baltimore Montessori, Inc., Baltimore’s first and only public Montessori school.

Essential functions of the principal are in the areas of Leading Teacher Learning and Development; Managing Talent; Creating and Sustaining Conditions for Learning that Focuses on Instruction and Equity. More information on these functions and desired qualities can be found in detail in this document from Baltimore City Public Schools.

Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:

• Completed online application
• Resume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications
• All transcripts and/or certificates that reflect the minimum qualifications

• Master's degree in education or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Maryland Advanced Professional Certificate with a Principal/Superintendent or Administrator I and II endorsement
• Five years of leadership experience, including teacher leader roles
• At least one year of supervisory/managerial/evaluatory experience
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and exercise swift decision-making, grounded in sound judgment and understanding of nuanced circumstances focused on an unwavering commitment to the diverse learning needs of students
• Demonstrated success in implementing culturally relevant pedagogy and ability to support instructional and school support staff in leading a diverse learning population
• Track record of achieving measurable gains in student achievement resulting from effective leadership
• Demonstrated success in identifying, growing, and leveraging the potential of staff and teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including proficiency in the use of computer applications (including Microsoft Office products), email, and mobile technologies

Benefits

This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position.

BPCSS Notice of Nondiscrimination

Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).

This position is affiliated with the Public School Administrators and Supervisors (PSASA) bargaining union.

This position is affiliated with the State Retirement Plan.