Assistant Principal

IMDiversity; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest PA Collegiate Academy seeks an Assistant Principal for the secondary level. The role involves leading curriculum development, supervising staff, and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment. You will work under the direction of the principal and collaborate with EPS initiatives to support urbansecondary education.

The candidate should possess PA Certification as Secondary Principal and pass required NTE/PRAXIS tests. FBI and child abuse clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Maintain PA Certification as Secondary Principal.
• Pass FBI, Criminal Background, and Child Abuse Clearances.
• NTE/PRAXIS tests including Specialty Test for Administrators.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development and supervision per EPS Board guidance.
• Support current district initiatives and research best practices.
• Oversee use of technology including Infinite Campus and curriculum platforms.
• Write and communicate effectively via computer.
• Apply sound theoretical understanding of urban secondary education.
• Demonstrate leadership, supervision, and managerial skills.
• Collaborate with principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and staff.
• Know EPS Code of Conduct and counsel students appropriately.
• Direct activities of staff and students to promote a safe learning environment.
• Foster team collaboration with other administrators and staff.
• Attend to chronically absent students and supervise extracurriculars.
• Participate in committees (e.g., SWPBIS, ILT, SAP) and school representation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by high school principal.

Skills

Curriculum development

Educational leadership

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Communication

Urban education understanding

Staff supervision

Education

PA Certification as Secondary Principal

PRAXIS Specialty Test for Administrators

Tools

Infinite Campus

Job description

Assistant Principal JobID: 1638

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal

Location: Northwest PA Collegiate Academy

Position Title: Assistant Principal: Secondary

Term of Employment: 12 Month Position

Salary: Per the Act 93 agreement

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Dean

Qualifications

• PA Certification as 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, currently approved by EPS Board of Directors
• Demonstrated knowledge of current district initiatives and researched best practices
• Demonstrated competency in use of technology including, but not limited to, Infinite Campus and adopted curriculum platforms
• Demonstrated ability via computer to write and communicate effectively
• Demonstrated sound theoretical understanding of teaching/learning as it applies to urban education, at the secondary level
• Demonstrated proven leadership, supervision, and managerial skills
• Demonstrated success in working as a member of a team
• Demonstrate knowledge of EPS Code of Conduct, counseling students regarding acceptable school behavior expectations at the secondary level, and recommend appropriate, supportive action when necessary
• Direct the activities of the staff and students to ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth functioning environment conducive to learning
• Collaborate with principal to supervise and evaluate teachers, supervisors, and nonprofessional staff as assigned
• Demonstrate knowledge of community supports available to secondary students
• Serve on various committees to represent the high school at the direction of the principal (e.g., SWPBIS, ILT, SAP)
• Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster and participate in team collaboration and effectiveness
• Perform other duties as assigned by high school principal
• Experience providing support for chronically absent students
• Supervise extra‑curricular and sporting events

This list is 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 to be 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 Dean.