Dynamic Middle School Assistant Principal

Shippensburg Area School District; Shippensburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Shippensburg Area School District is seeking an Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal to support daily operations at Shippensburg Area Middle School. The role focuses on student supervision, discipline, staff oversight and family communication.

The ideal candidate holds a PA administrative certificate (K–12), a master's in educational administration, and at least three years of teaching experience, plus a PA driver's license; this is a full-time, 12-month position with responsibilities

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K–12 or PK–12).
• Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Valid PA Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Direct – All professional, office and instruction support staff assigned to building.
• Indirect – All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.
• Support the principal in planning, directing, supervising and assessing activities that promote effective programs of study and student management.
• Assist in overseeing daily school operations, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and supervision of common areas.
• Support student discipline and behavior management in accordance with district policies and the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Assist with attendance monitoring and student support services.
• Support safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
• Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
• Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
• Supervises, observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
• Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters.
• Maintains accurate attendance records, files reports and works with the Business Administrator for resolution of attendance problems.

Education

PA Administrative Certification (Principal K–12 or PK–12)

Master's degree in educational administration or related field

Minimum of three years of teaching experience

Valid PA Driver's License

Job description

Shippensburg Area School District is seeking an Anticipated Middle School Assistant Principal to support daily operations at Shippensburg Area Middle School. The role focuses on student supervision, discipline, staff oversight and family communication.

The ideal candidate holds a PA administrative certificate (K–12), a master's in educational administration, and at least three years of teaching experience, plus a PA driver's license; this is a full-time, 12-month position with responsibilities