High School Assistant Principal – Innovative Tech Leader

Young World Physical Education; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Charter Academy in Malvern, PA seeks a High School Assistant Principal to lead instructional programs and support student success.

The role oversees compliance, staff development, family engagement, and budgeting within a full-time, on-site setting, with travel to family service centers as needed. A Master’s in Education and PA K-12 Principal Certificate are required, plus 5 years teaching experience in public schools.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education, Special Education, or related area.
• Valid PA K-12 Principal Certificate (or enrollment in an approved program to be completed by end of the 23‑24 school year).
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public‑school setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer‑focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast‑paced environment.
• Team player and ability to lead a collaborative culture.
• Technologically proficient (Microsoft Office, LMS, SIS, web‑conferencing).
• Must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Leads planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs.
• Supports innovative instructional programs and pilots with teachers.
• Builds and promotes a positive culture among teams.
• Leads professional learning initiatives for staff.
• Drives school improvement initiatives with the School Improvement Team.
• Provides leadership to determine objectives and long/short range plans.
• Conducts classroom observations and teacher evaluations per guidelines.
• Engages families with digital communication and home visits.
• Participates in meetings related to attendance, safety, and child services requirements.
• Supports student experiences outside classroom: field trips, clubs, activities.
• Ensures enrollment, records, attendance and health compliance.
• Plans for emergencies in coordination with staff and public safety.
• Shows commitment to ongoing growth and professional development.
• Communicates with students with respect and enforces discipline policy.
• Implements legal requirements and policies, including special education and EL learners.
• Manages attendance, conduct, and health and interventions.
• Resolves learner problems escalated by caretakers/teachers.
• Supports special education services and IEP/504 meetings.
• Represents LEA at IEP and 504 meetings.
• Assists with state testing implementation to maximize participation.
• Supports learner recruitment and outreach efforts.
• Participates in recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
• Implements Board policies as directed by leadership.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Technology proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Education

PA K-12 Principal Certificate

Principal certification program enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Learning management systems

Student information systems

Web-conferencing tools

Job description

Commonwealth Charter Academy in Malvern, PA seeks a High School Assistant Principal to lead instructional programs and support student success.

The role oversees compliance, staff development, family engagement, and budgeting within a full-time, on-site setting, with travel to family service centers as needed. A Master’s in Education and PA K-12 Principal Certificate are required, plus 5 years teaching experience in public schools.