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Hollidaysburg Area School District is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Principal at our Junior High School. Requires appropriate certification from PA Dept. of Ed., and all other qualifications listed on our website. For more information and to apply visit https://www.applitrack.com/tigerwires/onlineapp/
All requested materials must be received by 7/19/26 to be considered for employment and will be held confidential.
Junior High Assistant Principal
Enrollment of approximately 830 students (grades 7-9). Requires Secondary Principal or Principal K-12 certificate from PA Dept. of Education; prior administrative experience preferred. Successful candidate will be a strong instructional leader with proven ability to promote positive staff and community relationships. All requested materials must be received to be considered for employment and will be held confidential.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:
To assist the Building Principal in the administration and overall operation to promote the education, development and opportunity for students and staff at the secondary
level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
- Assists the Principal in implementing the observance of all policies and procedures established by the School Board in order to maintain an orderly, safe and effective learning environment.
- Assists in enforcing the discipline code.
- Monitors and remediates disciplinary cases/situations to ensure appropriate student conduct.
- Assists in planning and organizing the school activities/assemblies
- Oversees the safety administration of the School Plant.
- Reviews and evaluates teacher lesson plans, objectives and structural activities and student evaluation techniques.
- Evaluates student achievement patterns of each classroom teacher and recommend changes in instructional strategies when necessary.
- Assist in the supervision of extracurricular activities including athletic contest, dances, student counsel activities, etc.
- Participates as a team in assisting the Principal in the selection, supervision and evaluation of all school building personnel.
- Assists Principal in the development, determination and monitoring of staff development programs.
- Assists Principal in the development and implementation of the curriculum.
- Oversees and monitors the student attendance for the building.
- Assists in the development of the building budget and responsibility for preparation and maintenance of all required building record and reports.
- Prepares a variety of reports and documents as requested by the Principal.
- Participates in IEP meetings.
- Assists staff members with curriculum and instruction by providing them with ideas, resource materials and current research findings.
- Assists the Principal in the developing yearly schedules and assignments for students and all personnel.
OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:
1. Attends meetings and conferences as required.
2. Attends training and seminars to maintain professional growth and development.
3. Assists other District personnel as requested.
4. Operates a variety of equipment including a computer and other office equipment.
5. Performs other job related duties as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives occasional instruction and supervision from Principal in regard to work duties. Direct and indirect instructions given from Superintendent and Director of Education.
SUPERVISION GIVEN:
Provides direct and indirect supervision to Teachers, Counselors and other building staff.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Works indoors in adequate workspace, lighting, ventilation and temperatures.
- Works with average indoor exposure to noise and stress but subject to constant disruptions.
- Works indoors with normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.
- Periodically exposed to irate students and/or parents.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Must possess hearing, seeing, speaking, smelling and reasoning senses necessary to carry out job duties.
- Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain policies and procedures, and follow instructions.
- Must be able to sit, stand and walk periodically throughout the workday with occasional carrying, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out job duties.
- Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers/hands to operate a computer and calculator to simple movements of feet/legs and torso necessary to carry out job duties.
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail and concentrate on work.
- Sedentary work with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with weights of approximately ten pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. :
Masters Degree in Education plus Pennsylvania Secondary School Principal Certificate.
B. :
2 years of experience working in a school environment and able to demonstrate knowledge of supervisory skills or any equivalent combination of acceptable education and/or experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential function of job.
- Must possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must possess initiative and problem solving skills.
- Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with clients, co-workers and others.
- Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to student information and records.
- Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment with accuracy and reasonable speed.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess knowledge of state and local laws, regulations and policies governing school codes.
- Must possess knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and the ability to effectively supervise the work of the assigned personnel and handle related personnel matters.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Hollidaysburg, PA 16648: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
