Position Type : Administration
Date Posted : 2 / 11 / 2025
Location :
Willow Lane Elementary School
Closing Date :
03 / 02 / 2025 The East Penn School District is seeking outstanding applicants for the position of Principal at Willow Lane Elementary School. This is a full-time, 12 month position beginning in July 2025.
The Elementary School Principal directs and supervises the operation of the elementary school. He / she is responsible for the continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of the educational program within the framework of the district's philosophy and established goals. The Elementary School Principal provides primary leadership in all aspects of management, administration, and instructional improvement in the school.
Title : Principal - Elementary
Organizational / Labor Relationship : Act 93
Status (FLSA) : 12 month position, exempt, salaried
Reporting Relationships :
- Ascending : Assistant Superintendent
- Descending : All district personnel within the Elementary School
Qualifications :
Education : Masters Degree and extensive graduate course work in administration.
Certification : Must hold or be eligible for Pennsylvania certificate as a K-12 principal, elementary or secondary principal.
Experience : Five years of satisfactory experience as a school professional. Three years experience as a building administrator preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
A commitment to student-centered approach to education with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusivityA sensitivity to the mental, physical and social-emotional needs of students, staff members and the communityThe ability to translate and apply current research findings to the delivery of educational servicesBroad knowledge of the school curriculum in terms of child growth and development and the nature of the learning processAn understanding of individual differences and a skill in cooperative planning to maximize professional growth of all staff membersDemonstrates knowledge of district and school curriculumDemonstrates objectivity in personnel evaluationThe ability to organize available staff and community resources into effective programs to meet students' needsAn understanding of the fiscal and personnel management aspects of school administrationThe ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, staff and the publicPersonal integrity, good character, emotional stability and the ability to accept constructive criticismKnowledge of and flexibility in the use of technology typically used in school administrationWrites clearly and conciselySpeaks effectively in both formal and informal situationsEssential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities
Curriculum and InstructionMonitors curriculum continuity and evaluates the instructional program within the schoolEnsures that the approved curriculum is taughtDefines goals and objectives as related to district goals so that they meet or exceed Pennsylvania requirementsFacilitates meetings to support all students through the MTSS frameworkDevelops, with appropriate staff, programs to meet the needs of all studentsAssists in planning and conducting staff development activitiesPlans and implements master and student schedulesInforms public of the educational program of the schoolAttends and participates in district committee meetingsSupervision / Personnel ManagementUtilizes a comprehensive personnel evaluation program for all building staffIdentifies individual strengths, weaknesses, and areas that need improvementAssists in the recruitment and selection of new staff membersMakes personnel assignments based on knowledge of ability, qualifications, past performance and school needsSupervises and evaluates all instructional and non-instructional staff within the buildingOversees the publication of staff handbooks and other related materialsEncourages professional growth and creativityAdministers all collective bargaining agreements for elementary school staffCommunicationsResponds fairly and consistently to staff, students, and community concernsTakes necessary action to resolve problem situationsInteracts effectively with groups to promote positive outcomesPromotes community involvement in programs and activitiesSelects means of communication appropriate to each situationSpeaks effectively in both formal and informal situationsWrites clearly and conciselyPlans and conducts meeting of instructional staff and others as needed4. Decision-Making / Problem Solving
Communicates decisions and rationale clearlyMakes decisions in a timely fashionSeeks information from appropriate sourcesConsiders alternatives and consequences in the decision-making processMaximizes decision effectiveness by follow-up actionsDelegates decision-making and problem solving to appropriate personnel in an effective mannerAttends administrative meetings and implements program suggestions or changesSchool Facilities and ManagementProvides a safe and secure physical environmentPlans and supervises all emergency drills and evacuationsReacts effectively to building crises and emergenciesOversees the scheduling and rental of the elementary school facility and groundsDevelops effective procedures to administer school functionsWorks cooperatively with central administration in all daily and projected maintenance programsFinancePrepares accurate budgets and effectively monitors expendituresMaintains accurate inventory of supplies, materials and equipmentSupervises all activity accounts for the elementary school buildingOther DutiesImplements a Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (SWPBIS) program that is fair and promotes orderliness and student learningMonitors student progressProvides appropriate educational program for studentsMaintains accurate student recordsExtracurricular DutiesSupervises, schedules and plans assembly programs, contests, field trips, and other activitiesSupervises all student activitiesAuxiliary ServicesSupervises guidance, health, pupil personnel, food services, transportation, instructional media and technology, and maintenance servicesIs responsible for other assignments as directed by the Assistant SuperintendentPhysical Requirements
Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilitiesAbility to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areasAbility to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer supportIs able to independently read, write, speak, and comprehend the English languageMinimum salary $117,134. Final salary determined by experience and salary schedule.
This job description may be updated and / or altered at the sole discretion of the employer.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function / duty / responsibility at acceptable standards as set by the employer. In accordance with both state and / or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.
Salary : $117,134
