High School Assistant Principal Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

High School Assistant Principal
Upper St. Clair School District
Upper St. Clair High School – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Upper St. Clair School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5233355

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Re-Posted:

Jun 20, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description

Position:

Assistant Principal

Department:

Administration
Reports to: High School Principal

Date:

June 2025

SUMMARY:

Responsible for providing leadership at USCHS in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and student-related matters while working collaboratively with the Principal to support the daily operations of the high school.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve and actively participate as a member of the high school leadership team in all aspects, including curriculum and instruction
Execute and administer School Board Policy and administrative regulations
Student Focus (includes the following but not limited to):
Develop, implement and administer student discipline policies, regulations, and guidelines for assigned student body
Work with students and collaborate with their families on behavioral and academic issues, including interpreting the school’s program or discuss a student’s progress or conduct
Mediate conflict situations – student-student, parent-teacher, etc.
Monitor student attendance and enforce compulsory school attendance laws, meet with parents and attend Magistrate hearings, as necessary
Professional Staff Focus (includes the following but not limited to):
Evaluate teachers through all required evaluation procedures, including classroom observation, and conduct teacher conferences in accordance with District, PDE and CBA policies and procedures
Oversee the assignment of students and teachers to the operational schedule
Conduct Student Support Team meetings twice a week
Administrative Focus (includes the following but not limited to):
Serve and actively participate as a member of the District’s administrative leadership team Participate and contribute in staffing recommendations for the High School, including evaluating staffing levels, hiring candidates, employee relations/disciplinary issues, etc.
Work in cooperation with middle school principals in the articulation process
Serve as a liaison with the PTSO and other community organizations
Coordinate and participate in the development and enhancement of activity programs, extra-curricular activities, including evening events, and school wide student programs (included but not limited to cafeteria, detention room, student lockers, driving/student parking policy, student insurance, community learning)
Assist in the completion of required state/local reports, including absence reports
Assist in the development/implementation of in-service programs
Serve on task groups or committees Serve as the LEA in IEP, GIEP and 504 plan meetings while working to ensure the implementation of services
Operations/Building Focus (includes the following but not limited to):
Act as a liaison to the Operations & Facilities Department and monitor maintenance work requests, including coordinating/monitoring the use and condition of the facility and work collaboratively with operations to resolve concerns Coordinate building security (internal and external) and HS emergency plan, collaborate with District Safety & Security Dept and Township Police
Respond to inquiries and coordinate visits (other schools and community)
Other duties as assigned by the principal

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise approximately 15-30 teachers and over 20 aides and secretaries. Collaborate with the District’s Chief of Police regarding school police officers and guards
Work with Operations & Facilities leadership regarding custodians and maintenance technicians
Support the Nutrition Center leadership regarding Nutrition Center Workers
Partner with the HR Department regarding recruiting, staffing and employee relations matters.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/EXPERIENCE

PA Teaching Certification in specific content area, required
Masters Degree in

Education Administrative Leadership Program PA Certification:

Administrator – Principal K-12
Two (2) years secondary level professional experience, preferred. One (1) year of administrative experience, preferred.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Effective leadership capabilities
Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
Timely and decisive decision-making abilities Excellent organizational skills

Position Type:

Full-Time
Job Requirements