Secondary School Assistant Principal

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Secondary School Assistant Principal Job Description

Job Title (for context): secondary school assistant principal

Job Description

Secondary school assistant principal. This position is a permanent full-time twelve (12) month position available as soon as possible.

Crawford Central School District, located in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania is seeking an inspiring, visionary leader able to encourage excellence in all aspects of an elementary educational program.

Qualifications

Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K-12 or equivalent).

Preferred minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at the secondary.
Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience as an assistant principal or comparable administrative role,
demonstrated knowledge of secondary curriculum, graduation requirements, scheduling, student discipline, and extracurricular activities.
Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and data.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Reports To

Superintendent

Supervises

Assistant principals Teaching staff, including paraprofessionals Other professional staff All nonprofessional school staff Other resource and service personnel while functioning in the assigned school

Job Goal

To serve as the instructional and organizational leader of the secondary school by providing vision-driven leadership that supports rigorous academic programming, positive school culture, student accountability, and college, career, and workforce readiness.

Performance Responsibilities

Strategic and Cultural Leadership

Develops and sustains a shared vision for teaching, learning, and continuous improvement aligned with district priorities and secondary educational standards. Establishes and maintains a safe, respectful, and inclusive school culture that promotes student responsibility and equity, access, and high expectations for all. Leads school-wide improvement initiatives related to achievement, attendance, behavior, and graduation. Provides leadership during emergencies and ensures preparedness and effective response.

Leadership for Learning

Supervises and evaluates departmentalized instructional programs aligned with Pennsylvania Academic Standards and district requirements. Uses multiple data sources to inform instructional decisions and monitor student progress toward graduation. Oversees development and implementation of complex master plans. Supervises department chairs and instructional leaders. Ensures compliance with special education services, Section 504 plans, gifted education, and other related programs. Oversees guidance and student support services related to academic planning, credit recovery, and post-secondary readiness.

Systems Leadership

Interprets and enforces board policies, administrative regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable laws. Administers student discipline in a fair, consistent, and legally compliant manner, including due process. Oversees student attendance and credit accountability. Prepares and administers the school budget and monitors expenditures. Ensures accurate student records, transcripts, and other documents. Oversees building operations, safety procedures, and supervision. Ensures compliance with regulations of affiliated organizations, including PIAA and other governing bodies.

Professional and Community Leadership

Recruits, supports, and evaluates professional and support staff. Facilitates professional collaboration and leadership development. Maintains effective communication with families, community members, and district administration. Serves as a visible representative at school events, extracurricular activities, and athletic events. Participates in ongoing professional learning to strengthen knowledge and skills in student support, positive behavior practices, effective instructional strategies, data-informed decision-making, and fostering a safe and supportive school environment.

Other Responsibilities

Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Terms of Employment

Salary and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the Administrative Compensation Plan established between Act 93 Group and the Crawford Central Board of School Directors.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with board policy.

Revised 3/23/2026