Assistant Principal - Middle School

Hempfield School District; Centerville (Washington County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempfield School District is seeking an experienced administrator to assist the principal in creating a safe, productive learning environment. You will provide leadership in curriculum, student services, communications, and district management.

Must have a Master's degree and PA Administrative certification, with at least five years in public education. This full-time position includes benefits and a competitive salary determined by experience.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years' experience in public education
• Master's degree required
• Pennsylvania Administrative certification required
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the PA School Code)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage student behavior and discipline.
• Observe students in hallways and common areas with high visibility.
• Maintain communication with parents and the community about district policies and programs.
• Lead screening and interviewing of applicants including substitutes.
• Observe and evaluate teachers and non-professional staff as assigned.
• Promote student achievement by analyzing data to identify needs.
• Lead professional development sessions and faculty groups.
• Oversee Crisis Response Team and safety procedures.
• Support a positive learning environment and student activities/events.
• Assist the Principal with daily school logistics and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Student services

Communication

Education

Master's degree

PA Administrative certification

Job description

Job Summary:

Assist the principal in providing a safe, clean environment conducive to learning. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the district in various areas such as curriculum and instruction, student services/achievement, communications, and management.

Position Information:

• Full-Time with benefits
• 8 hours/day, 261days/year
• Salary will be determined based on experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage student behavior and discipline, counseling students regarding acceptable school conduct and recommending appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
• Observe students in hallways, common areas, etc. by maintaining a high degree of visibility.
• Maintain communication with parents and the community to accurately report and interpret district policies, school programs, and other beneficial or required information.
• Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including substitutes, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed, in cooperation with department leaders.
• Observe and evaluate all teachers and non-professional staff as assigned by the Principal.
• Provide leadership in promoting student achievement and growth by analyzing the process, demographics, and evaluative data to identify individual student needs and instructional program needs.
• Lead professional development sessions such as faculty meetings, in-service days, etc., and facilitate faculty groups working to improve student achievement.
• Oversee the building's Crisis Response Team, develop and implement evacuation and lock-down procedures, and ensure students and staff adhere to procedures.
• Promote a positive learning environment by assisting the Principal and faculty in celebrating student success and facilitating student activities/events.
• Assist the Principal with the daily logistics of operating a school such as daily schedules, providing sufficient staff coverage, assigning duties, etc.
• Serve as LEA during special education meetings such as IEP, MDE, etc. and conduct student observations and evaluations.
• Assist the Principal with the development and administration of the annual master schedule.
• Attend Administrative Team meetings, IEP, MDE, and Parent Advisory Council meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current educational trends and "Best Practices" through various personal staff development efforts by attending conferences and workshops.
• Perform Principal duties in his/her absence and any other duties assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years' experience in public education necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction
• Master's degree required
• Pennsylvania Administrative certification required
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the PA School Code)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Required Documents:

• CurrentPA Criminal Historybackground check
• CurrentFederal Criminal (FBI)background check