Elementary Assistant Principal

About the Employer

Elementary Assistant Principal - Dubois

Job Summary

Working full-time from one of our Family Service Centers, the Assistant Principal serves as an educational leader and assists the school leadership in planning, coordinating, and directing activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned grade levels/schools. The Assistant Principal works with parents/guardians, learners, support staff, and certificated teachers, counselors, and administrators to facilitate an online-based instructional program and achieve superior outcomes for each learner.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

Leads the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; monitors the implementation of the approved curriculum program considering individual learner needs. Contributes to the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate. Builds and promotes positive culture and capacity amongst designated teams.

Leadership and Professional Development

Leads professional learning initiatives for all staff relative to school goals and acts as a model/exemplar by engaging in own professional learning and growth. Drives initiatives in line with school improvement objectives and in collaboration with the school improvement team. Provides leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.

Classroom Management and Support

Conducts high quality classroom observations and teacher evaluations pursuant to CCA and PDE-approved guidelines. Proactively conducts regular learner outreach, including digital communication and home visits. Supports and participates in out-of-classroom student experiences, including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities, and other opportunities.

Administrative Support

Responsible for the collaborative compliance of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirements. Plans for and responds to emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.

Communication and Community Engagement

Demonstrates a visible commitment to ongoing growth in self and others and participating in district and site professional growth programs. Communicates with students with mutual respect while implementing CCA's positive and effective discipline policy.

Compliance and Reporting

Implements with fidelity all federal, state, and school legal requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those specific to special education learners, EL learners, and learners with disabilities. Takes ownership in managing attendance, conduct, and health of learners and assumes responsibility for appropriate interventions, including student attendance improvement conferences and truancy hearings.

Other Duties

Resolve learner problems escalated by caretakers and teachers. Participate in the delivery of special education services to ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal laws and school policies and guidelines. Serve as local education agency representative at IEP and 504 meetings. Assist with the implementation and coordination of state testing to ensure maximum participation and learner success. Engage in learner recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q&A sessions, and the media. Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new teachers and/or staff. Implement all board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other senior administrators.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree

Must possess a valid PA K-12 Principal Certificate. Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school setting. Minimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting.

Work Environment and Requirements

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This is not a work-from-home position.

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary.
* Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.

Position Type

Full-time
Exempt

Salary

Travel
* Travel is required for this position.