FY26: Principal, The MECCA Business Learning Institute Public Charter School
Montgomery County Public Schools
Gaithersburg, MD
Job Description - FY26: Principal, The MECCA Business Learning Institute Public Charter School (250037L)
Job Specific Information: The wage range for this position is between $134,318 and $182,886. This position is posted ongoing until filled. Please upload a current resume and interest letter. For information about benefits, please follow the link below: Benefits Information. School Website: MBLI School Website. Position Overview: Position Details.
MCPS Official Job Description
Summary Description:
Under direction, the principal is responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for students and staff in alignment with community educational goals. Responsibilities include establishing a positive learning climate, defining roles, planning and coordinating programs, implementing change, and making decisions. Duties may be delegated to assistants for execution. Physical Demands: None. Special Requirements: Willingness to work beyond 40 hours per week and attend evening and weekend meetings as required. Must be able to respond to school needs at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) policies, procedures, the Call to Action Plan, the Program of Studies, and relevant laws and regulations.
- Strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations, and pupil services.
- Proven competence in staff recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation.
- Effective problem-solving skills and ability to perform under stress.
- Ability to motivate and collaborate with staff to ensure high performance and morale.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Education, Training, and Experience:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with emphasis on supervision, educational administration, and curriculum for elementary or secondary education; Doctorate preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years in teaching, administration, or supervision, including at least 3 years of classroom teaching experience.
- Completion of an administrative internship and/or experience as an assistant principal is desirable.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
- Certification: Must meet Maryland certification requirements for Administrator II.
Additional Information
Job Grade: P
Organization: MECCA Business Learning Institute Public Charter School
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Montgomery County Public Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) employs more than 22,000 employees. With an enrollment of more than 161,000 students, MCPS is the 14th largest school district in the nation.
MCPS highlights
- Total number of students served: 159,000
- Total number of schools we maintain: 205
- Total number of facilities square feet: 25.6 million
- Number of relocatable classrooms: 500
- Number of maintenance staff: 393
Division of Maintenance is responsible for:
- Maintenance and Repair
- Roofs, boilers, chillers, air handling units, plumbing, electrical systems, generators, fire alarm systems, elevators, windows, doors, flooring, lockers, lighting systems, auditoriums, gyms, bleachers, kitchen equipment, parking lots, fencing, tennis courts, grass cutting, trash removal, and much more.
- Environmental services
- Indoor air quality, mold prevention, stormwater management, green roofs, asbestos management, pest management, and other regulatory compliance.
- Emergency responses
- Snow removal, floods, dangerous or fallen trees, power outages, fire remediation, vandalism, etc.