Middle School Principal Position Available In Delaware, Pennsylvania

Middle School Principal
Penn-Delco
Northley Middle School – Aston, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in Penn-Delco
Job Details

Job ID:

5233507

Application Deadline:

Jun 29, 2025 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date:

Immediately
Job Description
The Penn-Delco School District, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is a dynamic and thriving educational community that serves over 3,200 students. Committed to academic excellence, innovation, and student success, the district provides a supportive and engaging learning environment for all. Northley Middle School plays a pivotal role in preparing our students for high school and beyond, fostering a strong foundation in academics, character, and social-emotional development.

Position Summary:

The Penn-Delco School District is seeking a highly motivated, visionary, and experienced educational leader to serve as the Middle School Principal at our award-winning Northley Middle School. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive leadership in all aspects of school operations, ensuring a positive, safe, and academically rigorous environment for all students and staff. This is a full-time, 12-month Act 93 position.

Key Responsibilities:

The Middle School Principal will provide leadership in the following areas:

Staff Development and Supervision:

Foster a culture of continuous professional growth, provide effective supervision and evaluation of all faculty and staff, and support instructional best practices.

Teaching and Learning:

Champion a student-centered approach to teaching and learning, promote innovative instructional strategies, and ensure the implementation of a rigorous curriculum aligned with district goals and state standards.

Special Education:

Oversee the effective delivery of special education services, ensuring compliance with all regulations and providing appropriate support for students with diverse learning needs.

Master Scheduling:

Develop and manage an effective master schedule that optimizes instructional time, supports student learning, and allocates resources efficiently.

School/Community Relations:

Cultivate strong, positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and the wider community, fostering open communication and collaborative partnerships.

Oversight and Development of Co-Curricular Activities and Athletics:

Provide leadership and support for a comprehensive range of co-curricular activities and athletic programs, recognizing their vital role in student development.

Orderly Environment:

Ensure the provision of a safe, orderly, and respectful environment for all students, promoting positive behavior and a strong school culture.

Budget Management:

Manage school resources responsibly and within budgetary guidelines.

Compliance:

Ensure compliance with all district policies, state regulations, and federal laws.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s Degree required.

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience in public education required, including secondary school instruction.
Experience as a secondary Assistant Principal, Principal, or central office administrator is required.
Pervious Principal or supervisory experience is required.

Certification:

Proper Pennsylvania administrative certification is necessary.

Skills:

Evidence of excellent leadership, supervisory, and communication skills is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to inspire staff, engage students, and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders. Additionally, experience with instructional technology and leading improvements to student achievement is preferred.

Application Process:

Interested candidates are invited to apply by submitting the following documents:
Letter of interest
Resume
Three (3) current letters of recommendation
Copies of all relevant certifications
Official transcripts
The Penn-Delco School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-Time
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