The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Assistant Principal

Description

Reports to: K-12 Principal

Employment Information: 12-month, Full-Time, Non-Bargaining Unit Position

Summary

Assists the K-12 Principal in the direction, leadership, and day-to-day management of educational activities for K-12 programs. The Assistant Principal plays a crucial role in supporting the K-12 Principal in the overall administration and leadership of the school. Ensuring that all students receive high-quality education and support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

General Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Deaf and/or Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
  • Hold valid Pennsylvania state Principal Certification or the ability to obtain one
  • Proven leadership experience in an educational setting, preferably in a school for the Deaf
  • 5+ years teaching experience
  • ASL advanced proficiency
  • Collaborative leadership skills
  • Best practices in instruction
  • Strong technological background
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Assists in the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities
  • Supervise assigned staff including hiring, evaluations, disciplinary action and terminations.
  • Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of qualified staff members, ensuring compliance with school policies and regulations
  • Recommend professional growth/development opportunities and topics for and schedule student assemblies and activities
  • Disseminate information about school disciplinary policies and procedures to parents, students, staff and community
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

Physical Demands:

  • Willingness to travel within the state, to travel overnight, and to work occasional evenings and weekends
  • Sitting, standing, walking, frequent bending, crouching, reaching, stooping
  • Lifting and moving of lighter objects such as books, chairs, student desks
  • Manual dexterity skills for using office equipment
  • Ability to read and attend to computer screens for long periods of time
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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