Assistant Principal, Earle B. Wood Middle School, 1.0

About the role

Under direction of the principal, assists with administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community.

Organization: Earle B. Wood Middle School. Location: Rockville. Posted Sep 18, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Establishing a climate conducive to learning
• Planning and coordinating programs
• Affecting change
• Decision making

Special Requirements

Attendance at evening and weekend student activities, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) meetings, and other functions, as required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration, secondary or elementary school curriculum, or a closely related field.
• Five years of successful teaching experience; at least one of those years must be in MCPS.
• Three years of school-based leadership experience, assistant school administrator, or central services administrator/central services instructional specialist; resume must provide evidence.
• Successful completion of Observation and Analysis of Teaching I.
• Successful completion of Observation and Analysis of Teaching II either prior to or during the first year of assignment.
• Meets Maryland certification requirements for Administrator I or elementary, secondary, or special education principal and supervisor.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of MCPS policies and procedures, the MCPS middle school curriculum, and state and federal regulations and laws.
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations, and pupil services.
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance as well as good morale.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent human relations skills.

Schedule

Full-time, 12 months, day shift.