The Penn Hills School District, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh is currently accepting applications for an Associate School Principal

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:  Associate School Principal-Anticipated     

 

TERMS:  240 days per year

 

QUALIFICATIONS:          

 

1. Pennsylvania K-12 or K-6 Principal Certification, required.
2. A Master’s Degree in education, preferred.
3. Five (5) or more years of teaching experience at the secondary level is preferred. 
4. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office 365 including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
5. Experience supervising and evaluating professional and non-professional staff.
6. Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills required.
7. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required.
8. Ability to work under pressure, be flexible, and work as part of a team.
9. Self-motivated; demonstrated initiative and ability to follow through with completion of tasks.
10. Ability to build trust and positive working relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups; able to promote high expectations and high quality for all staff.
11. Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, while remaining logical and interpersonal.
12. Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
13. Demonstrated leadership skills.
14. Data-driven decision making skills.
15. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

                       

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal

 

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The associate principal is responsible for providing leadership to assist the building principal in the ongoing development and improvement of the instructional program of the school.  He/she assists with the supervision of all professional and non-professional personnel assigned to the building.  The associate principal is also responsible for supporting the safety protocols established for the building.

 

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Assist in the development of building level goals that support the district’s comprehensive plan.

 

2. Administer the school in the absence of the principal, as assigned.

 

3. Effectively supervise and evaluate staff assigned by the building principal.

 

4. Provide support to the building principal in the preparation of the course of study and master schedule.

 

5. Make periodic checks of buildings and grounds and report to principal those items which need attention

 

6. Administer and supervise attendance for both students and staff assigned by the building principal.

 

7. Provide fair and consistent discipline while following the district’s discipline policy and the School-Wide Positive Behavior Support Program by managing the general discipline problems of the school and those referred by teachers for special attention.

 

8. Represent the principal at professional meetings, as needed.

 

9. Assist with planning and facilitation of staff development and training.

 

10. Assist in recruiting, interviewing and selecting teachers, as assigned by the building principal.

 

11. Plan and organize programs and schedule for student teachers, as directed by the principal.

 

12. Coordinate district assessments as assigned by principal.

 

13. Perform any other administrative or supervisory duties assigned by the building principal or division director. 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Sitting for extended period of time
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
• Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
• Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating
• Hearing clearly
• Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Per the Act 93 Agreement

 

APPROVED BY

THE SUPERVISOR: _________________________          DATE: ____________

 

 

REVIEWED BY

THE INCUMBENT: __________________________           DATE: ____________