The Penn Hills School District, located in the eastern suburbs of Pittsburgh is currently accepting applications for a Building Principal (Anticipated) -Linton Middle School

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION TITLE:  Building Principal (anticipated) - Linton Middle School

 

TERMS:  240 days per year

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s Degree in education preferred.
• 5 years teaching experience at secondary level and 3 or more years of principal experience appropriate to the position, at the middle school level is preferred. .
• Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate for K-12 Principal Certification.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school’s activities and problems.
2. Keeps supervisor informed of unusual events and activities and routine matters related to the supervisor’s accountability.
3. Interprets and enforces district policies and administrative regulations.
4. 1. Demonstrates the knowledge and application of effective educational leadership principles, practices and trends.
   2. Communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively with students, parents, agencies and staff members.
   3. Demonstrate the ability to lead change and lead people and the ability to meet District goals with a focus on results.
   4. Delegate authority while maintaining accountability.
   5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of and experience in sound management practices.
   6. Assist in the development of long and short-range District goals and set appropriate educational priorities.
   7. Ability to interact with students, staff and parents.
   8. Plan and implement academic and managerial strategies to meet the needs of students and achieve the overall goals of the school district. 
   9. Proficient in student management and scheduling systems and Microsoft Office.

   PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

   1. Develop and maintain the safety and security of the entire school community. 
   2. Effectively supervise and evaluate the entire staff assigned to the middle school.
   3. Develop and maintain a budget and approve expenditures.
   4. Develop a building wide master schedule for students and faculty with a focus on maximizing learning and resources.
   5. Develop building wide instructional goals and focus on the results.
   6. Review and recommend changes to the curriculum and common assessments.
   7. Plan and implement staff development sessions based on best practices in educational research.
   8. Review and revise the faculty handbook, student handbook and any policies as necessary.
   9. Participate in construction and revision of the curriculum.
   10. Observe classes as often as necessary to rate teachers and to aid them in their self-improvement effort. 
   11. Promote good public relations in the school.
   12. Promote and supervise activities which insure the health and safety of all persons in the building, including all necessary fire drills and building evacuation.
   13. Encourage an activity program that includes clubs, athletics, publications, plays, assemblies, intramurals and music groups.
   14. Administer student activity fund and approves expenditures made by all the organizations.
   15. Establish and supervise procedures for handling absences consistent with school policies for staff and students.
   16. Supervise general discipline and positive behavior plan of the building and see that the school district discipline policy is followed and that discipline is fair and consistent.
   17. Maintain effective and positive communication with parents and be available at reasonable time when parents wish to talk with him/her.
   18. Demonstrate support and pride in the Penn Hills School district; speak and act in a positive manner.
   19. Work with the Director of Human Resources to interview and recommend for employment and labor relations for all professional and non-professional personnel.
   20. Work with the central office administration in compiling all the requests of the staff for their instructional needs.
   21. Work with his/her staff to complete the necessary reports requested by the central office administrators and the state department of education.
   22. Assist new teachers in adjusting themselves with their total school responsibilities.
   23. Supervise substitute and student teachers assigned to the building.
   24. Demonstrate respect for all school employees and promote cooperation among them.
   25. Enforce policy of classification and promotions of pupils consistent with state and local policies.
   26. Maintain conditions that will insure a suitable environment for learning.
   27. Provide aid to those students who are having problems and seek further assistance as needed from appropriate personnel of the education system.
   28. Keep up to date with changes in basic education, with special education (including ESL and GIFTED) and federal programs for the secondary division.  Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services, make recommendations for improvements and effectively lead approved changes.

REPORTS TO:  Dir. of Teaching, Learning and Assessment (K-12)

  

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: ____________