High School Assistant Principal

Assistant High School Principal - Hempfield High School

Assist the principal in providing a safe, clean environment conducive to learning. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the district in various areas such as curriculum and instruction, student services/achievement, communications, and management.

• Full-Time with benefits
• 8 hours/day, 261 days/year
• Salary will be determined based on experience

• Direct and manage student behavior and discipline, counseling students regarding acceptable school conduct and recommending appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
• Observe students in hallways, common areas, etc. by maintaining a high degree of visibility.
• Maintain communication with parents and the community to accurately report and interpret district policies, school programs, and other beneficial or required information.
• Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including substitutes, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed, in cooperation with department leaders.
• Observe and evaluate all teachers and non-professional staff as assigned by the Principal.
• Provide leadership in promoting student achievement and growth by analyzing the process, demographics, and evaluative data to identify individual student needs and instructional program needs.
• Lead professional development sessions such as faculty meetings, in-service days, etc., and facilitate faculty groups working to improve student achievement.
• Oversee the building's Crisis Response Team, develop and implement evacuation and lock-down procedures, and ensure students and staff adhere to procedures.
• Promote a positive learning environment by assisting the Principal and faculty in celebrating student success and facilitating student activities/events.
• Assist the Principal with the daily logistics of operating a school such as daily schedules, providing sufficient staff coverage, assigning duties, etc.
• Serve as LEA during special education meetings such as IEP, MDE, etc. and conduct student observations and evaluations.
• Assist the Principal with the development and administration of the annual master schedule.
• Attend Administrative Team meetings, IEP, MDE, and Parent Advisory Council meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of current educational trends and "Best Practices" through various personal staff development efforts by attending conferences and workshops.
• Perform Principal duties in his/her absence and any other duties assigned by the principal.

• Five (5) years' experience in public education necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction
• Master's degree required
• Pennsylvania Administrative certification required
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the PA School Code)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

• CurrentPA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal (FBI) background check