High School Assistant Principal

Ringgold High School; Monongahela (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringgold High School in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal reporting to the High School Principal and Superintendent to support the academic program and promote a positive school climate.

The role includes oversight of staff, student welfare, safety, attendance, master scheduling, and coordination of instructional support teams. Strong leadership and PA PK-12 certification are required; immediate start and open until filled.

Qualifications

• PA Certification as a Principal PK-12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a school setting, administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for student welfare and safety of students and staff.
• Oversight and supervision of staff.
• Evaluate staff according to PDE requirements and district procedures.
• Conduct regular classroom walk-throughs with feedback.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Review and follow the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice.
• Monitor attendance and coordinate investigative follow-up with the principal.
• Collaborate with parents/guardians, faculty, and student groups.
• Assist in master schedule, teaching assignments, and student schedules.
• Supervise staff development and orientation for new staff.
• Coordinate support services and teams (e.g., Student Assistance Program, IEPs, 504).
• Maintain discipline and guide consequences for infractions.
• Prepare for student assessments and maintain confidentiality of records.
• Maintain community relationships and engage with community entities.
• Assist in budget preparation, procurement, inventory, and receipts.
• Coordinate transportation, custodial, and cafeteria services.
• Conduct safety inspections and drills.
• Coordinate facility care and maintenance.
• Manage funds generated by student activities.
• Assist the principal in overall administration and in absence.
• Supervise student arrival/departure and district transportation at the school.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

School safety

Communication

Education

PA Principal PK-12 cert

Job description

High School Assistant Principal

Ringgold School District
Ringgold High School - Monongahela, Pennsylvania
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Job Details

Job ID: 5970045

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: High School Principal, Assistant Superintendent & Superintendent

Primary Purpose:

The assistant principal supports the principal's implementation of the academic program and promotion of a positive school climate that supports effective teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Certification as a Principal PK-12 or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a school setting, administrative experience preferred.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for student welfare and safety of students and staff.
• Responsible for the oversight and supervision of staff.
• Evaluates staff pursuant to Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements as well as any School District processes and/or procedures.
• Carries out/undertakes periodic walk throughs of teacher classrooms and other staff and provides appropriate feedback regarding same.
• Abides by and assists in monitoring building-wide compliance with federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations and procedures, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations.
• Reviews and abides by the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and works with the Principal for investigative follow-up actions.
• Serves with parents/guardians, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• Assists in the formulation of the master schedule, teaching assignments, and student schedules.
• Supervises building staff as assigned by the Principal. Assists in the orientation and induction of newly assigned staff members and evaluates and nurtures the development of staff members regarding their individual and group performance.
• Supervises the procedures and activities of the instructional support team in coordination with the Principal, including but not limited to the Student Assistance Program, individualized education programs, gifted individualized education plans, and section 504 service agreements, and participates in multiple team meetings related to student growth as well as other pupil-oriented group meetings.
• Assists in maintaining discipline throughout the student body and meets with students to discuss and determine consequences for disciplinary infractions as well as positive motivation in accordance with federal, state, and local school laws and regulations, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations and procedure, and the student code of conduct.
• Assists in guiding the preparation for and ensuring integrity in the administration of federal, statewide, and local student assessments.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student records and information as part of exercising professional duties and discretion in sharing such information.
• Maintains active relationships with students, parents/guardians, professional, and nonprofessional personnel; acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school; encourages community participation in school life; and initiates and encourages cooperative relationships with community entities/groups.
• Assists in development and coordination of student activities that support the instructional program and meet community needs to include athletic programs, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Works with Principal and faculty in compiling budget requests data. Assists in requisitioning supplies, textbooks, and equipment, conducting inventories, maintaining records, and checking receipts for such material.
• Assists the Principal and office staff in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria, and other support services.
• Assists in conducting safety inspections and safety drill practice activities.
• Assists in the coordination of proper care and maintenance of the facility.
• Assists in maintaining and controlling various local funds generated by student activities.
• Assists the Principal in the overall administration of the school and, if designated, serves as Principal in his/her absence.
• Supervises student arrival and departure, including monitoring of the parking lots, student drop off and pick up, and assists with district transportation at the school.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.

Temperament

• Composure under stress
• Ability to work as a team member and independently
• Flexibility
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