Anticipated Secondary Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Middle School

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.

Coordinates the planning, direction and delivery of the middle 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.

Considerable knowledge of current middle school level education principles and practices. Considerable knowledge of student development at the middle school level. Considerable knowledge of applicable education law and regulations. Considerable knowledge of PA state standards (6-8th 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.

Master's Degree with PA teaching certificate. Prefer five years of teaching or equivalent experience. PA Administrative certificate (K-12 Principal).

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.

School setting, including offices, classrooms, hallways, cafeteria and school grounds. Twelve Month;
Full-Time Position Salary and fringe benefits as approved by the Board of School Directors.