Assistant Principal - High School

Wyoming Valley West School District; Kingston, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Valley West School District seeks an Assistant High School Principal at WVW High School to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision of the educational program and to promote student achievement.

The ideal candidate will hold Pennsylvania Administrative I - Principal PK-12 certification, a teaching certificate in a related subject area, and a bachelor’s degree, with at least three years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching methods and pedagogy, and ability to differentiate instruction by learning styles.
• Knowledge of High school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development and administration of school programs aligned with district goals.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff for ongoing evaluation of educational programs.
• Promotes a safe school environment conducive to instruction and student learning.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge by attending seminars or conducting research.
• Encourages staff to grow professionally and experiment with new teaching approaches.
• Assists in coordinating staff and program leaders to implement instructional practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning and modifies instructional methods as needed.
• Assists in recruitment, personnel files, collective bargaining, and HR issues.
• Involves staff in evaluating programs and planning new ones.
• Encourages parental involvement and effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures student conduct and attendance conform with policies.
• Supervises and evaluates staff and makes recommendations regarding employment.
• Assists in budgetary and financial affairs consistent with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Administrative I - Principal PK-12

Teaching certification (related area)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Wyoming Valley West School District

• Position Type:
  Administration/ Assistant Principal
  
• Date Posted:
  9/8/2026
  
• Location:
  WVW High School
  

Assistant High School Principal
Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of a High School Principal, to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
• Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
• Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
• Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
• Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
• Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
• Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
• Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
• Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of High school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to develop and implement projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications Profile

Certification/License:

• Pennsylvania State Certification as required for position.
  • Administrative I - Principal PK - 12 certificate
• Teaching Certification in related area (i.e., High School or subject area and grade level).

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience

Three (3) years of relevant professional experience in an educational setting.

Postings current as of 9/14/2026 11:26:21 PM CST.