Assistant Principal(EX)-The Sacred Heart School of Glyndon, Reisterstown MD

As a key member of Sacred Heart School’s leadership team, the Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the day-to-day operations of the school, helping to ensure that instruction and student behavior are consistent with the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives of the school. The Assistant Principal plays a vital role in instructional leadership, student discipline, and faith formation.

 

Essential Functions

Instructional Leadership

• Support curriculum development and alignment with diocesan standards and Catholic educational philosophy.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to teachers.
• Assist in coordinating professional development opportunities for faculty.
• Analyze student assessment data to help inform instructional decisions.

Faith and Catholic Identity

• Foster a school culture rooted in Gospel values and Catholic tradition.
• Assist in planning liturgical celebrations, prayer services, and school Masses.
• Support the integration of faith across all subject areas.
• Collaborate with the parish and pastor to strengthen the school–parish relationship.

Student Life and Discipline

• Serve as the primary first point of contact for student behavioral concerns.
• Implement and uphold the school’s code of conduct consistently and compassionately.
• Promote a safe, welcoming school environment that fosters a strong sense of belonging.
• Engage in professional and community activities as an official representative of the school.

Faculty and Staff Support

• Assist with new teacher onboarding and mentoring.
• Support staff performance evaluations in collaboration with the Principal.
• Mediate conflicts and foster a collaborative faculty and staff culture.
• Promote staff well-being and morale.

Student Services

• Participate as an active member of the Student Advocacy Team.
• Monitor student attendance and address chronic absenteeism.
• Support student transition planning.

Safety and Compliance

• Help ensure compliance with diocesan policies, state regulations, and VIRTUS environment requirements.
• Assist in coordinating emergency drills and safety protocols.
• Serve as a member of the school’s emergency response team.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure confidentiality.

Position Qualifications

• Must be a Practicing Catholic with a demonstrated commitment to the mission of Catholic education.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in educational administration, supervision, curriculum development, or education.
• Appropriate MSDE certification.
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with educational technology, including Google Workspace (GSuite), Google Classroom, and school management systems.
• Prior school administration experience preferred.

*To be considered for a teaching opportunity and to assist with determining compensation, the following documentation is required to be uploaded with your application:  Resume, applicable certifications, licensures (PEL), transcripts, and reference contact information.  After submitting your completed application, click “Go To My Presence” to upload these documents.  Then click the “My References” link on the right side to submit your reference information.

Range:  $65,000 – 80,000, Annualized 

Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information: 

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/