Intermediate Center Principal

Daniel Boone Area School District; Douglassville (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Daniel Boone Area School District seeks an experienced Elementary Principal to lead the Intermediate Center, overseeing curriculum, assessment, staff supervision, and community engagement for grades 2-4. The position emphasizes vision, safe learning environments, and collaborative culture aligned with district goals.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree, be certified as a PA Elementary Principal and a PA Teaching Certificate, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required.
• Valid Pennsylvania Elementary Principal Certification.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. (Permanently Certified)
• Credentials must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the position.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative school culture focused on student achievement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs.
• Coordinate elementary staff efforts in all curricular areas.
• Lead curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in selecting textbooks and instructional resources.
• Promote educational innovation and best instructional practices.
• Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback.
• Plan staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard new staff members.
• Encourage staff growth through mentoring and instructional leadership.
• Maintain high expectations for academic achievement and student behavior.
• Oversee student testing and assessment programs.
• Enforce discipline policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Support student activities and programs that enhance learning.
• Prepare and manage the elementary school budget with district administration.
• Develop and maintain schedules for students and staff.
• Supervise daily building operations and facilities usage.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community.
• Conduct parent conferences and maintain effective school-home communication.
• Represent the school positively within the community.
• Utilize community resources to support learning and programs.
• Keep the Superintendent informed about activities and needs.
• Attend meetings and professional development to stay current.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Elementary Principal

Position: Elementary Principal (Grades 2-4)

Terms of Employment: 12-Month Position

Qualifications

Experience

• Successful teaching experience. ( at the elementary level preferred)
• Demonstrated administrative leadership experience.
• Experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.

Education

• Master's Degree required.

Certification Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Elementary Principal Certification.
• Valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate. (Permanently Certified)

Additional Requirements

• Credentials must comply with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the position.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a positive and collaborative school culture focused on student achievement.

Position Summary

The Intermediate Center Principal serves as the instructional leader of the elementary school and is responsible for providing visionary leadership in curriculum, instruction, assessment, student achievement, personnel supervision, school operations, and community engagement. The principal promotes a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students and staff. To review our Act 93 agreement, follow this link. https://www.dboone.org/<

Essential Responsibilities

Leadership and Instruction

• Provide leadership and direction for the implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs.
• Coordinate the efforts and activities of elementary staff in all curricular areas.
• Lead curriculum development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in selecting textbooks, instructional materials, and educational resources.
• Promote educational innovation and best instructional practices.

Staff Supervision and Development

• Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback.
• Plan and facilitate staff meetings and professional development opportunities
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new staff members.
• Encourage staff growth through mentoring and instructional leadership.

Student Achievement and School Climate

• Maintain high expectations for academic achievement and student behavior.
• Oversee student testing and assessment programs.
• Enforce Board-approved discipline policies and procedures.
• Ensure a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
• Support student activities and programs that enhance educational experience.

Operations and Fiscal Management

• Prepare and manage the elementary school budget in collaboration with district administration.
• Develop and maintain student and staff schedules.
• Supervise daily building operations and facility use.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and state and federal regulations.

Family and Community Engagement

• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community members.
• Conduct parent conferences and support effective school-home communication.
• Represent the school positively within the community.
• Utilize community resources to support student learning and school programs.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Keep the Superintendent informed regarding school activities, needs, and concerns.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and professional development activities to stay current with educational practices and trends.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Board of School Directors.
• To learn more about our district and strategic plans, https://www.dboone.org/<

Reports To

Superintendent

Equal Opportunity Statement

The district is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification under applicable law.

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