Secondary Assistant Principal

POSITION TITLE: Assistant Principal – Middle School STATUS: Full-Time; 12-month
DEPARTMENT: Administration EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Middle School Principal CATEGORY: Administrative
SUPERVISES: Paraprofessionals and Teachers
PAY GRADE: Act 93

Open until a successful candidate is selected.

General Responsibilities/Job Summary:

Responsible for assisting with student education programs, attendance, discipline, extra-curricular activities, scheduling, and staff supervision. Partners with building principal and district administration in managing all aspects of the student experience in the middle school.

Essential Functions/Duties:

• In conjunction with the Principal, coordinates the planning, direction and delivery of the middle school and high school discipline program
• Investigates and takes action regarding student situations that may warrant discipline through meeting with affected parties and gathering and documenting facts
• Partners with building administration to resolve significant and/or on-going student behavior situations
• Communicates disciplinary consequences with students in a learning environment that maintains self-esteem
• Maintains records and documentation of all student disciplinary action taken
• Communicates with building administration on disciplinary statistics and trends
• Works collaboratively with other administrators to facilitate the restorative practices program

• Coordinates the development, maintenance and distribution of student handbooks and other school program resources
• Oversees student attendance, working with building administration and when necessary, community and governmental agencies, to resolve chronic issues
• Assists with supervision of student activities including extracurricular and sporting events
• Coordinates the Student Assistance Program (SAP) in the middle school, partnering with school counselors and the Assistant to the Superintendent for Student Support Services and Compliance, Safety & Security Coordinator to ensure that appropriate resources are provided to students.
• Assists in review of enrollment, class schedules, facility assignments, and conflict resolution in the secondary complex.
• Participates in the facilitation of student support programs, such as SAP.
• Provides professional support for teachers
• Assists Principal with staff supervision, including class visits, observations, and evaluations.
• Assists Principal with facilitating high quality professional development based on teacher and building needs.
• Assists Principal in monitoring data and leading the MTSS process based on attendance, behavior, and grades.
• Establish positive rapport with staff built on mutual respect.
• Display the highest level of ethical and professional behavior when working as a role model for students and teachers.
• New staff hiring and the building's onboarding process.

• Serves as the School Assessment Coordinator (SAC) for state standardized tests (PSSA and Keystone).
• Assists with school safety requirements including organizing teams, trainings, and school wide drills.
• Oversees clubs and activities at the middle school level.
• Participates in professional development to consistently improve instructional leadership to drive student growth.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with students, parents, and teachers.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Superintendent, or Superintendent.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of current middle school and high school level education principles and practices
• Considerable knowledge of student development at the middle/high school level
• Considerable knowledge of applicable education law and regulations
• Considerable knowledge of PA state standards (6-12th grade)
• Knowledge of effective middle school disciplinary principles and practices
• Educational leadership skills
• Decision-making skills
• Planning and organization skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, parents, educational staff, Board members and applicable community agencies
• Strong educational leadership and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional PC and Mac skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Training: Master's Degree with PA teaching certificate
Experience: Prefer five years of teaching or equivalent experience
Required Certification/Licenses: PA Administrative certificate (K-12 Principal).
Travel Requirements: Within the District; other locations for training and meetings

Physical and Mental Job Requirements:

• Typically sits for sustained periods of time at a desk and/or computer
• Typically requires close visual acuity involved with preparing and analyzing data, viewing a computer screen and extensive reading
• Physically active, standing and walking for extended periods of time
• Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping
• Some lifting, up to 25 pounds
• Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding
• Able to receive and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications
• Able to function at a high level in a fast paced work environment

Working Conditions:

• School setting, including offices, classrooms, hallways, cafeteria and school grounds

Terms of Employment:

• Twelve Month; Full-Time Position
• Salary and fringe benefits as approved by the Board of School Directors