PRINCIPAL
Main Purpose of Job
This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure. A Resume Must Accompany Your Completed Application. The Department of Juvenile Services is searching for passionate and compassionate education professionals to join our team at our local government youth education facility. As a Principal, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of youth by providing them with the guidance, support, and education they need to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth while contributing to the betterment of our community.
Position Duties
Adaptive Leadership: Mobilizing Action: Guiding teams to act on, and solve, complex, systemic problems together. Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges: Differentiating between technical problems (solvable by experts) and adaptive challenges, which require collective learning, changing, and new ways of working. Strategic Sitational Awareness: Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills through personal introspection, collaboration, collegiality and adaptability to change. Balancing Continuity and Change: Demonstrating a commitment to the values and norms of the organization.
Curriculum Implementation: Oversee the implementation of the academic and vocational programs in the JSEP curriculum. Instructional Leadership: Provide guidance and support to teachers to enhance instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes. Student Assessment: Monitor student progress through assessments and data analysis to ensure educational goals are being met. Professional Development: Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff to ensure they are equipped with the latest educational strategies and techniques.
Staff Management: Hiring and Training: Act as a leader in the recruitment, hiring, and training of qualified staff who can deliver high-quality education and support services. Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities. Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment among staff, encouraging teamwork and shared responsibility for student success.
Student Support: Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Ensure the development and implementation of IEPs for students with special needs. Counseling Services: Coordinate with school counseling and mental staff to provide mental health and emotional support services to students. Family Engagement: Engage with families and guardians to support student learning while in the JSEP schools and facilitate successful reintegration post-release.
Administrative Duties: Compliance: Ensure the school complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations in regard to Special Education and all JSEP Board standards surrounding records, special education, instruction, teacher certifications, and transition.
Selection Process
Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered.
Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.
Examination Process
The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education.
If you are a Veteran applying for this position, please submit your DD 214 Long Form with your completed application to receive proper credit.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
Further Instructions
The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below.
If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#.
Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.
Additional Information
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.
Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.
We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.