PRINCIPAL

DJS- Juvenile Services Education Program (Montgomery County)

9929 Blackwell Road

This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure.

A resume must accompany your completed application. 

The Department of Juvenile Services is searching for passionate and compassionate education professionals to join our team at our local government youth education facility. As a Principal, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the lives of youth by providing them with the guidance, support, and education they need to overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of vulnerable youth while contributing to the betterment of our community.

This recruitment will be used to fill one principal positions within the Alfred D. Noyes Choldren Center. Candidates with secondary education Administrator I or II credentials.

1.    Adaptative Leadership:

· Mobilizing Action: Guiding teams to act on, and solve, complex, systemic problems together.

·  Adaptive vs. Technical Challenges: Differentiating between technical problems (solvable by experts) and adaptive challenges, which require collective learning, changing, and new ways of working.

·       Strategic Situational Awareness: Demonstrating strong interpersonal skills through personal introspection, collaboration, collegiality and adaptability to change.

·        Balancing Continuity and Change: Demonstrating a commitment to the values and norms of the organization.

2.  Educational Leadership:

· Curriculum Implementation: Oversee the implementation of the academic and vocational programs in the JSEP curriculum.

· Instructional Leadership: Provide guidance and support to teachers to enhance instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes.

· Student Assessment: Monitor student progress through assessments and data analysis to ensure educational goals are being met.

· Professional Development: Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff to ensure they are equipped with the latest educational strategies and techniques.

3. Staff Management:

· Hiring and Training: Act as a leader in the recruitment, hiring, and training of qualified staff who can deliver high-quality education and support services.

· Performance Evaluation: Conduct regular performance evaluations of staff, providing constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.

· Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment among staff, encouraging teamwork and shared responsibility for student success.

4. Student Support:

· Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Ensure the development and implementation of IEPs for students with special needs.

· Counseling Services: Coordinate with school counseling and mental staff to provide mental health and emotional support services to students.

· Family Engagement: Engage with families and guardians to support student learning while in the JSEP schools and facilitate successful reintegration post-release.

5. Administrative Duties:

· Compliance: Ensure the school complies with all relevant local, state, and federal regulations in regard to Special Education and all JSEP Board standards surrounding records, special education, instruction, teacher certifications, and transition.

6. School Counseling Services:

Education: Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Administration, or a related field.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience and 3 years in an administrative or leadership role. Minimum of 3 years leading Special Education.

The preferred candidate for this position may possess any of the following qualifications:

• Ability to motivate staff, students and families around the vision of the school.
• Clear and effective communication skills for diverse audiences including students, staff and families.
• Well-organized, ability to balance competing priorities and multi-task.
• Passion for developing staff’s instructional and leadership capacities.
• Leadership style that encourages teamwork and collaboration to support excellent instruction.
• Previous experience in an alternative or juvenile services education setting

The assessment will involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services

OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit

217 E. Redwood Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Attn: JSEP Recruitment Team, Recruitment # 26-009538-0001

Fax number 410-333-4188

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management,

Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

Candidates with lived experience relating to the criminal/juvenile legal system are encouraged to apply.