Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal

Shippensburg Area School District; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shippensburg Area School District is seeking an Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal to support daily operations at Shippensburg Area Middle School. The role focuses on student supervision, discipline, staff oversight and family communication.

The ideal candidate holds a PA administrative certificate (K–12), a master's in educational administration, and at least three years of teaching experience, plus a PA driver's license; this is a full-time, 12-month position with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K–12 or PK–12).
• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Valid PA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Direct – All professional, office and instruction support staff assigned to building.
• Indirect – All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.
• Support the principal in planning, directing, supervising and assessing activities that promote effective programs of study and student management.
• Assist in overseeing daily school operations, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and supervision of common areas.
• Support student discipline and behavior management in accordance with district policies and the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and student support services.
• Support safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
• Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
• Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
• Supervises, observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
• Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, files reports and works with the Business Administrator for resolution of attendance problems.

Education

PA Administrative Certification (Principal K–12 or PK–12)

Master's degree in educational administration or related field

Minimum of three years of teaching experience

Valid PA Driver's License

Job description

Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal JobID: 1777

• Position Type: Administration/ Assistant Principal
• Date Posted: 9/8/2026
• Location: Shippensburg Area Middle School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K–12 or PK–12).
• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Valid PA Driver's License

JOB GOAL

The Assistant Principal supports the Principals in managing the daily operations of the middle school to ensure a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment. The Assistant Principal assists with student supervision and discipline, staff supervision, building operations, compliance, and communication with families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

RESPONSIBLE FOR:

• Direct – All professional, office and instruction support service staff assigned to building.
• Indirect – All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the principal in planning, directing, supervising and assessing activities that promote effective programs of study and student management that meet the needs of all students while striving for maximum achievement.
• Assist in overseeing daily school operations, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and supervision of common areas.
• Support student discipline and behavior management in accordance with district policies and the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and student support services.
• Support safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
• Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
• Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
• Supervises, observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
• Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, files reports and works with the Business Administrator for resolution of attendance problems.

SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicates with parents/teachers who have individual requests and needs.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities (hall duty, class coverage, bus/lunch duty), as needed.
• Distributes supplies and equipment.
• Attends meetings at a district, building and grade level, as well as committee and parent meetings.
• Reports and documents records and reports as well as verifies various forms (payroll, absence, etc.).
• Develops monthly, weekly written communications.
• Understands and complies with Federal, state and local regulations governing the public school entity.
• Coordinates after-school activities that enhance the school program.
• Develops a schedule, which enables students to meet state mandated subjects/programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent or his designee.
• Coordinates extracurricular activities that enhance the school program.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12-month position
• Compensation as per the District's Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building Principal in accordance with District guidelines.