Assistant Principal — 6th-Grade School Leader

Downingtown-Area-School-District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 126,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District seeks an Assistant Principal at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center to assist the principal in all facets of school operations, ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, and support student achievement. This 7-hour day, 260-day position offers comprehensive benefits.

The candidate should hold PA administrative certification, possess a Master’s degree, and have significant experience in public education, including leadership roles and curriculum development.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania administrative certification for the position.
• Master's degree required.
• Five (5) years of successful experience in public education as a teacher or administrator necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction.
• Prior assistant principal or supervisory experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the coordination and implementation of all school functions.
• Plans, designs, implements, and assumes responsibility for the whole instructional program.
• Assumes responsibility for special education services as building IEP.
• Oversees and participates in all aspects of special education and curriculum development.
• Maintains communication with parents, staff, and students on a regular basis.
• Provides leadership in the supervision and evaluation of school personnel.
• Develops and maintains a positive school climate.
• Attends and participates in district meetings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Decision making

Relationship building

Growth mindset

Education

Master's degree

PA administrator certification

Tools

Word processing

Databases

IEP software

Presentation software

Job description

Downingtown Area School District seeks an Assistant Principal at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center to assist the principal in all facets of school operations, ensure a safe and conducive learning environment, and support student achievement. This 7-hour day, 260-day position offers comprehensive benefits.

The candidate should hold PA administrative certification, possess a Master’s degree, and have significant experience in public education, including leadership roles and curriculum development.