REPORTS TO: Superintendent  

CLASSIFICATION: 12 Month Administration

STATUS:                   Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Provide leadership in the areas of staff development, instructional skills, problem solving, teambuilding, school/community relations, strategic planning and development of the school vision and mission statements; provide a safe, orderly environment conducive to learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and evaluate professional, indirect, and service personnel; assist in interviewing prospective teacher candidates and participate in the selection, supervision, and assignment of all school building personnel.
• Assist in the orientation, pre-service, and in-service training of teachers with special responsibility for instruction of administrative procedures; participate in the assignment, orientation, and supervision of substitute teachers.
• Plan, coordinate, and maintain records of staff meetings for the proper functioning of the school.
• Administer the registration, orientation, and assignment of pupils; supervise pupil attendance and discipline, coordinate the guidance function including the testing program, and oversee maintenance of student cumulative records.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school; supervise the school's educational program including the planning, organization, and implementation of all school activities, programs and schedules.
• Assume responsibility for the safety and administration of the school building's grounds, equipment, and supplies; plan and supervise fire drills and the emergency preparedness program; distribute supplies and equipment and maintain an adequate inventory.
• Establish goals and building initiatives.
• Prepare the building's budget; monitor requested materials, supplies, and equipment; maintain and control the various local funds generated by school activities.
• Assume responsibility for the implementation of policies and procedures and recommend changes as needed.
• Prepare or supervise the preparation of reports, records, handbooks, and information required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Serve as the educational leader who develops, plans, and facilitates continued professional development for staff members.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events.
• Assist in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; participate in the development and implementation of the school's curricular programs including gifted, special education, and summer school.
• Establish and maintain favorable relationships with local community groups and parents to foster understanding and solicit support for overall school objectives and programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Five (5) years experience in public education necessary, including secondary school instruction
• Assistant principal or supervisory experience is helpful 
• Master’s degree required 
• Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification necessary
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code)
• Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994
• Submission of Federal Criminal History Record in accordance with Act 114 of 2006
• Submission of the Arrest/Conviction Report and Certification Form as required under Act 24 of 2011
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to reach above and below the waist  
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
• Some stooping, bending and twisting of the body  
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. 
• Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the building, often for extended periods of the workday  
• Ability to provide safe physical management (restrain) of students when necessary  

SENSORY ABILITIES:

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Typical office environment
• Subject to inside environmental conditions

TEMPERAMENT:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
• Able to make judgments and work under a high level of stress

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to organize tasks    
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Ability to exercise good judgment

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess supervisory skills
• Must possess computer skills
• Ability to operate various office equipment
• Must appropriately handle confidential information

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)