Job Description

Assistant High School Principal
Hempfield High School

Assist the principal in providing a safe, clean environment conducive to learning. Provide leadership in the development and improvement of the district in various areas such as curriculum and instruction, student services/achievement, communications, and management.

Position Information:

• Full-Time with benefits
• 8 hours/day, 261 days/year
• Salary will be determined based on experience

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Direct and manage student behavior and discipline, counseling students regarding acceptable school conduct and recommending appropriate action to be taken when necessary.
2. Observe students in hallways, common areas, etc. by maintaining a high degree of visibility.
3. Maintain communication with parents and the community to accurately report and interpret district policies, school programs, and other beneficial or required information.
4. Provide leadership in screening and interviewing applicants including substitutes, and/or recommending of applicants to be interviewed, in cooperation with department leaders.
5. Observe and evaluate all teachers and non-professional staff as assigned by the Principal.
6. Provide leadership in promoting student achievement and growth by analyzing the process, demographics, and evaluative data to identify individual student needs and instructional program needs.
7. Lead professional development sessions such as faculty meetings, in-service days, etc., and facilitate faculty groups working to improve student achievement.
8. Oversee the building's Crisis Response Team, develop and implement evacuation and lock-down procedures, and ensure students and staff adhere to procedures.
9. Promote a positive learning environment by assisting the Principal and faculty in celebrating student success and facilitating student activities/events.
10. Assist the Principal with the daily logistics of operating a school such as daily schedules, providing sufficient staff coverage, assigning duties, etc.
11. Serve as LEA during special education meetings such as IEP, MDE, etc. and conduct student observations and evaluations.
12. Assist the Principal with the development and administration of the annual master schedule.
13. Attend Administrative Team meetings, IEP, MDE, and Parent Advisory Council meetings.
14. Maintain knowledge of current educational trends and "Best Practices" through various personal staff development efforts by attending conferences and workshops.
15. Perform Principal duties in his/her absence and any other duties assigned by the principal.

Qualifications:

• Five (5) years' experience in public education necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction
• Master's degree required
• Pennsylvania Administrative certification required
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the PA School Code)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Required Documents:

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal (FBI) background check
• Current Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to HROffice@hempfieldsd.org

Position will remain open until filled.

EOE