What are the responsibilities and job description for the Unit Principal - High School position at Mt. Lebanon School District?
Mt. Lebanon School District
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of Unit Principal at Mt. Lebanon High School.
This is a full-time, on-site, 12 month permanent position, offering a competitive salary based on qualifications and experience, and a benefits package as outlined in the District's Act 93 Agreement. This is an existing vacancy with a start date to be determined, preferably July 2025.
As a member of the high school administrative team, and working under the direction of the high school principal, the unit principal provides school-wide leadership that establishes and maintains a safe school environment that is conducive to teaching and learning, and that promotes the educational well-being of students and the professional performance and development of staff. The unit principal manages educational operations, including the enforcement of school rules and regulations, student attendance and discipline, supervises professional faculty, support staff, and students, serves a special education representative, and maintains active relationships and communications with the members of the school community.
Qualifications:
Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education and/or subject area.
Appropriate active administrative principal certification issued from the Pennsylvania Department of Education inclusive of grades 9-12,_ OR equivalent authorization in the form of a college/university placeholder letter stating completion of a PDE approved principal PK-12 preparation program and evidence of passing scores on the School Leaders Licensure Assessment _Praxis exam, while certification is pending through PDE, OR evidence of eligibility for a provisional principal certification.
State mandated renewable background clearances and trainings for employment in PA public schools.
Prior principal experience preferred.
Three (3) years of teaching experience required.
Package Includes:
Competitive Salary Based on Experience
Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance (individual or family coverage with monthly employee contribution)
Life Insurance
12 Sick, 3 Personal, 20 Vacation Days Per Year
Vacation Buy Back Option
Academic Reimbursement
Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, April 9, 2025, promptly at 4:00 PM
Instructions to Apply: Candidates MUST apply directly on the District's own website in order to be considered.
Use the following web address to access the job postings page:
https://www.applitrack.com/mtlsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
Additional Employment Requirements:
In order to be eligible for employment in Pennsylvania public schools, the following clearances, trainings, and forms are required by the Mt. Lebanon School District upon hire:
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34)
FBI Federal Criminal History Record (Act 114)
Act 126 Child/Student Abuse Recognition and Reporting Training
Arrest or Conviction Form (PDE 6004) (Act 24)
School Personnel Health Record (Physical including TB test)
Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Information (Act 168)
Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $95,000
