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Anticipated Elementary Assistant Principal

@ Shippensburg Area School District
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Direct staff, Oversee operations, Coordinate safety
Requirements Summary:PA Administrative Certificate (Principal K-12 or PK-12); Master's in educational administration or related field; minimum 3 years of teaching; PA Driver's License
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    Anticipated Elementary Assistant Principal JobID: 1704
  • Position Type:
      Administration/Assistant Principal

  • Date Posted:
      4/14/2026

  • Location:
      Nancy Grayson & James Burd Elementary Schools

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    Pending approval of the 2026�2027 budget

     

    QUALIFICATIONS


    Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K�12 or PK�12).
    Master's degree in educational administration or related field.
    Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
    Valid PA Driver's License 


    JOB GOAL


    The Elementary Assistant Principal supports the Principals in managing the daily operations of the 
    elementary school to ensure a safe, orderly, and effective learning environment. The Assistant 
    Principal assists with student supervision and discipline, staff supervision, building operations, 
    compliance, and communication with families. The position would be rotated between three 
    elementary buildings providing support to each. 


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


    RESPONSIBLE FOR:


    Direct � All professional, office and instruction support service staff assigned to building.
    Indirect � All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.


    PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Support the elementary principal in planning, directing, supervising and assessing activities 
    that promote effective programs of study and student management that meet the needs of all 
    students while striving for maximum achievement.
    Assist in overseeing daily school operations, including arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, and 
    supervision of common areas.
    Support student discipline and behavior management in accordance with district policies and 
    the Pennsylvania School Code.
    Assist with attendance monitoring and student support services.
    Support safety procedures, emergency preparedness, and crisis response.
    Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is 
    established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere 
    within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
    Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and 
    home/school communications.
    Supervises, observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
    Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support 
    staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that 
    keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters.
    Maintains accurate attendance records, files reports and works with the Business 
    Administrator for resolution of attendance problems.


    SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:


    Communicates with parents/teachers who have individual requests and needs.
    Assumes supervisory responsibilities (hall duty, class coverage, bus/lunch duty), as needed.
    Distributes supplies and equipment.
    Attends meetings at a district, building and grade level, as well as committee and parent 
    meetings.
    Reports and documents records and reports as well as verifies various forms (payroll, 
    absence, etc.).
    Develops monthly, weekly written communications.
    Understands and complies with Federal, state and local regulations governing the public 
    school entity.
    Coordinates after-school activities that enhance the school program.
    Develops a schedule, which enables students to meet state mandated subjects/programs.
    Performs other duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent or his designee.
    Coordinates extracurricular activities that enhance the school program.
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function 
    satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability 
    required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 
    perform the essential functions.


    COMPETENCIES


    Organization
    Written/Oral Communication
    Detail Oriented
    Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
    Thoroughness
    Time Management


    TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT


    12-month position
    Compensation as per the District's Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan


    EVALUATION


    Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the building Principal in accordance with
    District guidelines.


    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
    Frequent