Transform Children's Lives as a School Principal at The Children's Guild in Baltimore, MD!
Our People Matter And We Want YOU to Be a Part of the Team
It's more than a job. It's a mission we are passionate about. And we hope you are, too. Apply today to be part of our important work, supporting children and families with educational, emotional, mental, community, and tangible resources to find success.
The Children's Guild provides comprehensive, individualized education and family services to empower children, families, and communities to thrive. Our schools and programs are hiring dedicated special education jobs.
Why Choose The Children's Guild?
- Purpose-Driven Work: Directly contribute to transforming children's lives through innovative care and education.
- Professional Growth: Benefit from our experienced mentors who supervise and support your Maryland or Washington, DC licensing requirements.
- Collaborative Environment: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to child-centered care.
- Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of occupational therapy in educational settings.
About the Role:
As Principal, you will be the instructional leader of the school, supervising the teaching staff and managing all aspects of the school's operations. You'll play a crucial role in creating a motivating and engaging learning environment for our diverse student population.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer, evaluate, and modify instructional programs
- Manage school resources, including human, financial, and physical assets
- Establish effective relationships with students, parents, staff, and community groups
- Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee the IEP process
- Create a safe, secure, and inclusive learning environment
- Serve as The Children's Guild's representative to Local Education Agencies
Benefits of Working for The Children's Guild:
- A culture of Transformation Education
- Values and mission-focused culture
- A generous leave package, including an annual mental health day
- Typically working a regular school schedule with no nights and weekends required
- Professional development support for continuing education
- Employer-sponsored medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance plans with FSA and HSA options
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer-paid short-term disability insurance, as well as Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
- Long-term disability insurance coverage option
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with a discretionary company match
- Access to free financial planning advice from a certified financial advisor through Greenspring Advisors
Join us in our mission to transform lives! Apply now to become part of The Children's Guild family in Baltimore.
Together, we can create brighter futures for the children who need us most.
Ideal Candidates Have:
- Master's degree in special education
- Eligibility for Maryland professional certificate as a special education supervisor or principal
- Eligibility for Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) with Administrator I & II endorsement
- 5+ years of satisfactory teaching and/or administrator experience in special education
- Ability to achieve successful scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment
- Thorough understanding of COMAR regulations and IDEA
- Staff development and curriculum design
- Experience in brain-based learning and experiential education
- Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
- Worked effectively with diverse populations
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement