$138,683–$193,078 Per Year
Administrative Management, Communication Skills, Educational Administration, Federal Laws and Regulations, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primary School, Problem Solving Skills, Program Planning, Project/Program Coordination, School Management, Staff Training, State Laws and Regulations, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Writing Skills
Job Description - Principal, Garrett Park Elementary School (26001BU)
Job Description
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Principal, Garrett Park Elementary School
Job Specific Information:
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Applicants must be in the Pre-Qualified Principal Pool (PQP) or a current MCPS principal to be eligible. Please contact the A&S office if you have any questions about your eligibility. The wage range for this position is between $138,683 and $193,078. Please upload a current resume and interest letter. For information about benefits, please follow the link below.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nCKtJEqy4w4SLTzmvmVXgE8hPfOBolkb/view
MCPS Official Job Description
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Summary Description:
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Under direction, is responsible for administering and supervising the total school program and providing educational leadership for the students and staff members consistent with the educational goals of the community. Functions of positions in the classification vary and include establishing a climate conducive to learning, defining roles, planning and coordinating programs, effecting change, and decision-making. While the principal is responsible for the total school program, many of the duties listed below may be delegated to assistants for implementation.
Physical Demands:
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None
Special Requirements:
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Work beyond a 40-hour week and attendance at evening and weekend meetings, as required. Ability to respond to school requirements at any time.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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- Thorough knowledge of Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) policies and procedures
- Thorough knowledge of the Call to Action Plan, the Program of Studies, and state and federal regulations and laws
- Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, organizational patterns, school operations, and pupil services
- Demonstrated competence in staff selection, training, supervision, and evaluation
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to act effectively under stress
- Ability to motivate, encourage, and work with staff to ensure outstanding performance as well as good morale
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Education, Training, and Experience:
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- Masters degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in supervision, educational administration, and elementary school curriculum
- Doctorate desirable
- Minimum of 5 years in teaching, administration, or supervision of which at least 3 years must have been teaching in an elementary or early childhood classroom
- Completion of administrative internship program is preferable
- Experience as an assistant principal required
- Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered
Certificate and License:
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- Meet Maryland certification requirements for Administrator II
Job Details:
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- Job: Principals
- Job Grade: P
- Organization: Garrett Park Elementary School
- Primary Location: Kensington
- Schedule: Full-time
- Working Months: 12
- Shift: Day Job
Job Posting:
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- Mar 12, 2026, 1:50:47 AM - Ongoing
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Montgomery County Public Schools MD
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.
10,000 employees or more
Paid Sick Days, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement / Pension Plans, Tuition Reimbursement, Life Insurance, Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria
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