Assistant Principal; Middle School

Upper Moreland Township School District

Position: Assistant Principal, Middle School

Department: Middle School

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt – Administrative Act 93 Group

Schedule: 12 Months; 225 Day Work Year

The Upper Moreland Township School District is an educational institution working in partnership with the community to provide all students with educational opportunities to develop knowledge, skills, behaviors, and habits of mind necessary for excellence and success as critical thinkers, as caring and confident individuals, and as contributing members of society. The District reflects the shared values of a diverse community of stakeholders and focuses on student success socially, emotionally, physically, and academically.

Students of the Upper Moreland Township School District will be provided with the foundation and skills necessary to excel in the exciting, complex, and interdependent world in which they live.

The Assistant Principal is responsible for providing assistance and support in the administration of the total school program including in the student management and athletic programs.

• Serves as administrative leader of the building in the absence of the principal.
• Supports the principal in the implementation of building goals connected to district mission and initiatives.
• Assists building principal in the supervision and evaluation process of teachers in alignment with board approved curriculum and PDE approved guidelines.
• Assists with the planning and implementation of building based professional learning activities.
• Supports the Framework Process for Continuous Improvement in coordination with central office staff.
• Organizes and facilitates building data team meetings.
• Organizes and manages student assessment data.
• Participates in district-wide curriculum committees.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments with current best practices and state mandates.
• Coordinates various local, state, and national assessments as directed by the principal.
• Assists principal in the development and implementation of educational and administrative policies.
• Observes, supervises, and evaluates teaching staff as directed by the Principal and in collaboration with PDE approved guidelines.
• Attends professional conferences to become familiar with latest developments in curriculum and instruction.
• Participates in the interview process for hiring of new building staff as assigned by Principal.
• Coordinating non‑instructional assistant schedules and responsibilities.
• Participates in the District’s Safe School Committee and Safety, Health & Wellness Committee.
• Oversees and monitors the maintenance of the building.
• Assists in the supervision of support staff personnel within building including non‑instructional assistants and secretarial staff as assigned by the Principal.
• Collaborates with framework liaison teachers and central office to support the Framework for Continuous Improvement.
• Coordinates Academic Support Team with guidance counselors and teaching staff.
• Coordinating instructional assistant schedules and responsibilities.
• Provides strategic leadership in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring the school’s practices are in concert with the district mission and vision and by supporting and developing student leadership in matters related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Effectively communicates expectations to students for academic excellence and behavioral success.
• Implements and supervises a program of reporting student progress to parents.
• Implements and supervises behavioral intervention and student discipline programs to maintain appropriate student behaviors.
• Monitors student attendance and discipline in compliance with all local, state and federal mandates.
• Coordinated with the building principal to ensure a safe working environment for staff and students.
• Assists in the planning of the annual promotion program.
• Assists with the planning/implementation of student academic awards recognition programs.
• Directs the 5th grade orientation program to the Middle School.
• Adapts to changes in a positive manner.

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