Apprentice Assistant Principal (2026-2027 School Year)

IMDiversity; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Erie Public Schools invites applications for the Apprentice Assistant Principal (2026-2027) across district settings.

This 12-month position focuses on developing leadership skills, curriculum supervision, and district initiatives, with rotation through elementary and secondary assignments.

Qualifications include PA Certification as Elementary and/or Secondary Principal, NTE/PRAXIS with specialty, and required FBI/Criminal and Child Abuse clearances. Salary per Act 93.

Qualifications

• Certification must be PA Elementary and/or Secondary Principal.
• NTE/PRAXIS testing including Specialty Test for Administrators.
• Clearances: FBI, Criminal, and Child Abuse.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge in curriculum development/supervision.
• Participate in ILT/PLC leadership activities.
• Engage with district initiatives and best practices.
• Use word processing and district software effectively.
• Attend mandatory professional development sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Supervision

Teamwork

Communication

Technology Use

Education

PA Principal Certification

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

Apprentice Assistant Principal (2026-2027 School Year) JobID: 1642

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal

Location: District Wide-all schools available

Objective

Develop skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary for building leadership. Selected candidates must achieve satisfactory performance ratings in assigned tasks that support the Erie's Public Schools Strategic Plan.

Location(s)

TBD (will serve on a rotating calendar in elementary and secondary settings)

Salary

Based on the Apprentice Assistant Principal language in the Act 93 agreement.

Term of Employment

12 Month Position

Reporting Relationship

Building Principal, Executive Cabinet

Qualifications

Certification (must have one from options below):

• PA Certification as Elementary and/or Secondary Principal

NTE/PRAXIS test requirement including Specialty Test for Administrators.

Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and competency in the area of curriculum development/supervision.
• Actively participate in District leadership opportunities, including but not limited to ILT and PLC's in assigned placement.
• Knowledge of district initiatives and researched best practices.
• Illustrated competence in the use of technology including ability to use word processing and Infinite Campus.
• Effective written and computer communication skills.
• Theoretical understanding of teaching/learning as it applies to urban education.
• Demonstrated proven leadership, supervision, and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team.
• Willingness to move buildings as a substitute Administrator as needed.
• Attend district provided mandatory professional development sessions twice a month.
• Must enroll and participate in required Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership courses as designated by the district for the apprentice cohort.

This list intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Evaluation

Conducted annually by building principals supervising the placements in collaboration with Executive Cabinet.