Assistant High School Principal

McKeesport Area School District McKeesport Senior High School - McKeesport, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job : 5805910

Final date to receive applications: Jul 14, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 28, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

12-Month Act 93 Position

The McKeesport Area School District is seeking a dynamic, student-centered educational leader to serve as Assistant High School Principal. This position assists the High School Head Principal in providing instructional leadership, supervising daily school operations, fostering a positive school climate, and supporting student achievement.

• Pennsylvania Principal Certification required.
• Master's Degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience.
• Knowledge of instructional leadership, curriculum implementation, supervision, and staff evaluation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative leadership skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

The Assistant High School Principal will:

• Assist in the daily operation of the high school, ensuring a safe, orderly, and positive learning environment.
• Support student discipline, attendance, and building management.
• Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff as assigned.
• Collaborate with staff to improve instruction and increase student achievement through the use of data.
• Assist with curriculum implementation and instructional programming.
• Coordinate school schedules, classroom assignments, and daily building operations.
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners.
• Address parent and community concerns in a professional and timely manner.
• Support intervention and remediation efforts to improve student success.
• Maintain a visible presence throughout the school.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development, school functions, evening activities, and weekend events as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the High School Head Principal.

• Twelve (12) month position
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the Act 93 Agreement and Board approval

Interested applicants should submit:

• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Standard PA Application
• Copy of Pennsylvania Principal Certificate
• Official Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation
• Current PA Criminal Record Check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114)
• Act 168 Disclosure Forms
• Any additional documents required by the district

Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled

The McKeesport Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Administration >
Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. Amy Dellapenna , Assistant to the Superintendent
• McKeesport Area School District
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