Assistant Principal

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

School Profile

The SEED School of Maryland is a statewide, public, college-preparatory boarding school that opened in August 2008. The school educates and boards 400 students in grades six through twelve. The SEED School is an extraordinary educational opportunity for students across the state to receive a tuition-free, college-preparatory, boarding education.

The SEED School of Maryland combines a rigorous and engaging academic curriculum with life skills and enrichment activities to provide students with a thoughtfully balanced learning and living experience. Students and their families commit to a seven-year educational program that offers small class sizes, high quality teaching and learning experiences, mentoring, community service, and extracurricular activities such as sports and arts.

The SEED School is centered around its character values: compassion, growth, gratitude, perseverance, integrity, respect for oneself and others, and responsibility. The SEED School staff are in partnership with parents, families, and communities to guide and support student success. The school follows a typical academic school year calendar.

SEED Network

SEED is the pioneering national network of public, college-preparatory boarding schools, offering a unique 24-hour, 5-day per week learning environment. Our tuition-free schools, the first of their kind in the U.S., are intentionally designed to serve traditionally underserved students. Supported by The SEED Foundation, we operate in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Miami, and Los Angeles. The Foundation's College Transition & Success (CTS) team provides comprehensive support to SEED graduates from junior year through college graduation. SEED's success has gained recognition from media outlets like 60 Minutes and The New York Times, and former President Obama has lauded it as "a true success story." Learn more at

Position Overview

As an Assistant Principal, you will play a critical leadership role in strengthening instructional quality, developing teachers, and ensuring strong academic outcomes across the school. The Assistant Principal reports to the Director of Academics and is responsible for supporting and developing instructional staff while driving high-quality teaching and learning. This role focuses on coaching teachers, strengthening instructional systems, and ensuring alignment between curriculum, assessment, and student achievement. 

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Leadership

• Observe, coach, and evaluate teachers to improve instructional practice
• Support curriculum planning and ensure alignment with standards
• Promote strong assessment practices to monitor student progress

Staff Development

• Lead professional development for instructional staff
• Support teachers in becoming highly effective classroom leaders
• Build a culture of continuous learning and improvement

Academic Programming

• Support school-wide academic planning, including course development and scheduling
• Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions
• Partner with academic leadership to strengthen academic outcomes

Performance & Accountability

• Set clear expectations for instructional staff and monitor performance
• Implement systems to ensure accountability and professional responsibility
• Support evaluation processes aligned with school goals

Collaboration

• Partner with the Director of Academics and leadership team
• Work closely with teachers, families, and staff to support student success
• Contribute to a strong, collaborative professional culture

Requirements:

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s degree in education or related field
• Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Admin I Certification
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience with a strong record of student achievement
• Experience leading adults in a school environment

Preferred

• Prior experience as an Assistant Principal or instructional leader
• Experience working in urban education settings
• Strong background in curriculum development and instructional coaching 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong instructional leadership and coaching ability
• Ability to analyze data and drive academic improvement
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build and sustain a collaborative school culture

Work Environment

• On-Site leadership role in a school setting
• High collaboration with instructional staff and leadership
• Active presence in classrooms and across campus

Additional Expectations 

• Commitment to the mission and values of SEED
• Flexibility in a dynamic, growing school environment
• Willingness to engage with the broader school community