Building Principal; Anticipated - Linton Middle School

Applications will be accepted beginning
Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 AM
(Eastern Standard Time)

Job Description

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:

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

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and maintain the safety and security of the entire school community.
• Effectively supervise and evaluate the entire staff assigned to the middle school.
• Develop and maintain a budget and approve expenditures.
• Develop a building wide master schedule for students and faculty with a focus on maximizing learning and resources.
• Develop building wide instructional goals and focus on the results.
• Review and recommend changes to the curriculum and common assessments.
• Plan and implement staff development sessions based on best practices in educational research.
• Review and revise the faculty handbook, student handbook and any policies as necessary.
• Participate in construction and revision of the curriculum.
• Observe classes as often as necessary to rate teachers and to aid them in their self‑improvement effort.
• Promote good public relations in the school.
• Promote and supervise activities which insure the health and safety of all persons in the building, including all necessary fire drills and building evacuation.
• Encourage an activity program that includes clubs, athletics, publications, plays, assemblies, intramurals and music groups.
• Administer student activity fund and approves expenditures made by all the organizations.
• Establish and supervise procedures for handling absences consistent with school policies for staff and students.
• 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.
• Maintain effective and positive communication with parents and be available at reasonable time when parents wish to talk with him/her.
• Demonstrate support and pride in the Penn Hills School district; speak and act in a positive manner.
• Work with the Director of Human Resources to interview and recommend for employment and labor relations for all professional and non‑professional personnel.
• Work with the central office administration in compiling all the requests of the staff for their instructional needs.
• Work with his/her staff to complete the necessary reports requested by the central office…