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 www.seedfoundation.com.

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

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