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BCPSPrincipal (Elementary, Middle or High School) Posted to Create a Candidate Pool
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SalaryNo pay range posted
LocationBaltimore, MD, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 30, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live50m ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Serve as instructional and administrative leader of a school
Plan, implement, direct, and evaluate school programs and activities
Supervise professional and support staff
Submit proof of appropriate licensure/certification
External principal candidates with 3+ years experience or BCPS Principal Intern candidates complete only Step 1
Submit current resume
Identify a reference
Internal school-based candidates: 2 supervisory references required, one must be current supervisor
External candidates: one supervisory reference required
All other candidates complete additional Assessment Center steps including writing prompt, performance tasks, and interview
Responsibilities
Serves as the instructional and administrative leader of a school. Plans, implements, directs, and evaluates the school’s programs and activities. Supervises professional and support staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
How To Apply – Please read carefully as some components have changed.
The Assessment Skills Center (ASC) for Principals will be in person
BCPS Employee Development Center (formerly Loyola Graduate Center)
2034 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, MD 21093
Assessment Skills Center will include and require the following:
Step 1 must be completed on the BCPS Careers website. Internal candidates should apply using the Oracle ME setting, then click on the tile titled “Current Jobs”.
Step 1 – for ALL CANDIDATES
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Applicant will submit a complete application through Oracle, BCPS Careers.
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Applicant will submit applicable proof of appropriate licensure/certification
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Applicant will submit current resume
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Applicant will identify a reference (once you submit your application through Oracle, you will receive directions to complete the reference portion of your application)
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Internal Candidates: For school-based applicants, 2 supervisory references are required. One reference must be the applicant’s current supervisor (principal or Executive Director). If the applicant’s current supervisor is new to the applicant, the applicant should also request a reference from their former supervisor.
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External Candidates: Must submit one supervisory reference to be eligible for candidate pool consideration. You will need to submit a current supervisor reference prior to being appointed.
Step 2A - External Principal Candidates with 3 years or more experience OR BCPS Principal Intern Candidates
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Completion of step 1
Step 2B - All Other Candidates (internal candidates with Admin I & II, external candidates with less than 3 years experience
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Applicant will submit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Assessment Skills Center Writing Prompt (Once Step 1 is submitted and reviewed, the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ASC Writing Prompt will be emailed to you).
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Assessment Center will be held in-person and will take 4-5 hours. Participants will complete and present 2 performance tasks. They will also participate in an interview where they will respond to 4 questions.
Part I: Performance/Presentation Tasks
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Data Interpretation - In this task candidates will be asked to review data for a school and asked to identify opportunities in areas that need additional support
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Instructional Observation – In this task candidates will be asked to review a lesson plan and prepare 3-5 questions to discuss with the teacher during a pre-observation conference.
Part II: Interview
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Questions are aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and are scenario-based.
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Questions and responses will take approximately 20 minutes for 4 questions.
About the company
Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is the 22nd largest school district in the nation and the 3rd largest in Maryland with over 21,000 employees supporting over 111,000 students. BCPS has 26 Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and 23 National Blue Ribbon schools, 32 magnet schools and 116 magnet programs.
Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking highly effective employees that will inspire, support, and prepare our students for a successful future. BCPS works to embrace all stakeholders, engage them in authentic collaboration and empower them to be a part of positive change, so our students, staff, and system will excel. We hope you will join our dynamic community! Apply to work at BCPS!
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