Southeast Delco School District

Principal 

Darby Township School (Grades 1-8)

Job Summary:

The Principal is responsible for the entire management and leadership of the grades 1 to 8 school. This position will perform the administrative functions specified by school law, board policy, and directives set by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents. The duties shall include maintaining a safe and positive school climate for learning to be conducted for students, teachers, support staff, and volunteers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Provide leadership and support for the educational programs approved for the school.

2. Supervise the activities of school professional and non-professional staff members in the performance of their duties. Provide direction and monitor the volunteers.

3. Supervise the instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum and student activities.

4. Prepare and submit local, state and federal reports.

5. Implement programs for public relations in order to further the community’s understanding and support of the educational program.

6. Design, create and implement the fiscal budget for the grades 1 to 8 school.

7. Develop an effective and efficient schedule and supervise the preparation of pupil and teacher schedules.

8. Participate in school programs as they relate to the needs of the school or district.

15. Reflect the positive image of an educational leader for the community and the school district, and is an advocate with the community and other organizations.
16. Monitor and provide guidance in the areas of curriculum design and development, so that new standards can be achieved and maintained.
17. Maintain accountability to all faculty, support staff and students.
18. Encourage faculty to continue professional development and leadership within the school district.
19. Implement Board policies and administrative rules and regulations relating to the school’s function of operation, as directed.
20. Supervise and evaluate professional and support staff through conducting classroom observation and evaluations. Provide supervision for and mentor the Assistant Principals.
21. Address issues on student placements and programs for at-risk students. Serve as LEA representative in IEP meetings and special education placement meetings.  Work with the school psychologist and Director of Special Education on IDEA regulations.
22. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Education with five years of experience teaching, and three to five years of experience serving as a building administrator.

2. Valid Pennsylvania Certification Principal K-12

3. Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.  Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and board of directors.

4. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and apply mathematical operations to tasks.

5. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

6. Proficiency in the use of personal computer technology and be able to operate a variety of office equipment including a telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator.

7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all administrators and the management team, the Board of School Directors, parents, students, professional staff and the community.

8. Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code, Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code), FBI Criminal History Record, Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Demands:

1. Ability to reach above and below the waist 

2. Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects
3. Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion
4. Considerable bending and twisting of the body required
5. Some stooping and squatting required
6. Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 lbs.
7. Ability to stand for long periods of time of the workday

 Sensory Abilities:

1. Visual acuity
2. Auditory acuity

Work Environment:

1. Typical office environment
2. Subject to inside environmental conditions
3. Exposed to moderate noise level

Temperament:                        

1. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills
2. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service-oriented
3. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
4. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all administrators, the Board of School Directors, parents, students, professional staff, support staff and the community

 Cognitive Ability:

1. Ability to follow written and verbal directions
2. Ability to read and write
3. Ability to communicate effectively
4. Ability to organize tasks
5. Ability to handle multiple tasks
6. Ability to exercise good judgment

Specific Skills:

1. Ability to operate office equipment including a telephone, copy machine, fax machine and calculator

Terms of Employment:

1. 12 months, 261 days.
2. Salary and benefits in accordance to the Act 93 agreement with the Board of School Directors.

Disclaimer:

The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. 

All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability, or veteran status. 

Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.

The Souteast Delco School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.