• JobID: 205

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
2/24/2022

Location:
Chester High School

REPORTS TO: Building Principal
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MISSION: The Chester Upland School District is committed to providing all students the opportunity to achieve excellence in the four A's: Academics, Athletics, Arts, and Activities.

The senior leadership team continues to build a talented and committed team to ensure all students are prepared to graduate from Chester Upland schools career and college ready! The C.O.R.E. is the foundation of the Chester Upland School District’s vision and mission.

C.O.R.E.:
C- Children First: The well being and continuous learning of every child will drive decisions.
O- One Chester Upland: With dedicated community of partners, parents, students and staff, we will excel, united as One Chester Upland.
R- Reimagining: Through a mode of continuous improvement, we will apply four important levers for change, collaboration, capacity building, deepening knowledge of pedagogy, and focusing direction to improve outcomes for all.
E- Equity, Excellence, and Emotional Intelligence: We will ensure equitable access to a quality education that includes emotional intelligence and leads to excellence across all opportunities and services.

Position Purpose
Under the general supervision of a High School Principal, to assist the Principal in providing leadership and supervision in administering the educational program of a High School in order to promote the educational development and achievement of students in accordance with Board of Education policies, administrative procedures, rules and regulations, and applicable law.

To provide leadership in program development and improvement, as well as in professional staff development.
To serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal.

Essential Functions
Assists in the development and administration of school programs consistent with school district goals and objectives.
Provides leadership and direction to staff with regard to the ongoing evaluation and improvement of educational programs, including curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Promotes a school environment that is safe and conducive to individualized instruction, cooperative curriculum development, and student learning.
Prepares class schedules, master schedules, extracurricular activities.
Assists in ensuring that Board policies and procedures are implemented and followed at the school.
Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops or professional meetings, or by conducting research.
Encourages staff to continue to grow professionally and to experiment with new approaches or strategies to teaching.
Supervises departments as assigned.
Assists in coordinating the work of school staff and school district program leaders to develop and implement instructional programs and teaching practices.
Conducts ongoing assessment of student learning, and works with teaching staff to modify instructional methods to fit students' needs, including students with special needs.
Assists in the recruitment and selection of employees, the proper maintenance of employee personnel files, the administration of collective bargaining agreements, corrective action, and other human resource issues.
Involves staff in the evaluation of programs and the planning of new programs.
Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents.
Ensures that student conduct and attendance conforms with the school's standards and school district policies.
Supervises and evaluates teaching staff and other building employees in accordance with the school district's evaluation plan, and makes recommendations regarding goals, areas needing improvement and continued employment.
Assists in the budgetary and financial affairs of the school consistent with school district policies.**

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.KEY COMPETENCIES*

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Vision and Courage to Ensure All Students Achieve

Demonstrates belief and holds self and others accountable for reaching high academic achievement of all students.
Secures buy-in for a clear and compelling vision.
Comfortable addressing matters of equity, race, and bias in decision-making

Teaching and Learning Knowledge and Expertise

Demonstrate ability to develop and deliver programming that drives improved academic performance for all students.
Understand and implement promising, innovative and effective instructional practices and models.
Demonstrate knowledge of federal and state regulations and compliance related to students with special needs.
An expert in the field of teaching and learning, can work independently to lead the academic vision for the school.
A proven record of effectively planning, organizing and using resources and systems to provide high-quality professional learning and leadership development on teaching and learning.

Strategic Planning and Effective Execution

Proactively offer innovative solutions to seemingly intractable problems.
Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and diagnose root causes.
Exhibit a strong focus on goals and results. Sets clear metrics for success.
Demonstrates excellent project management skills, including close attention to detail, ability to balance the big picture with detailed steps to reach the end goal, and ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Continuously monitors progress and demonstrate persistence to overcome obstacles to achieve goals.

Effective Change Management

Ability to develop and execute approaches to preparing and supporting individuals, teams and organization in making systemic improvements district wide.
Ability to use methods that redirect or redefine the use of resources, processes, budget allocation, or other modes of operation that significantly shift/change an organization.
Create environments that encourages systemic improvement of practice over time.
Use structured approach to ensure changes are implemented successfully to support sustainable change at scale.

Team Leadership and Management

Build and lead effective teams to achieve ambitious goals.
Assess team and individuals’ skills, identifies development needs, and provides feedback and supports to improve practice, build capacity, and maximize talent.
Promote professional learning and utilize effective adult learning techniques.
Lead team to collaborate with other departments, teams, and stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
Knowledge of High school curriculum and concepts.
Knowledge of best practices in administration, program evaluation and staff supervision.
Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education.
Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
Ability to develop and implement projects.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to leadership, performance and professional growth.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Work in standard office and school building environments.
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Equipment
Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Qualifications Profile
Bachelor’s degree required
Master’s degree in educational administration or curriculum and instruction preferred
Two or more years of experience in classroom teaching in public schools
Two or more years of leadership experience in current or former position
The following are required:
PA Criminal clearances
PA Child Abuse clearances
FBI clearances
Physical including TB Test

Proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Certification in Administrative Principal PK-12

The information in this job description is for compliance with the Chester Upland School District Board Policy and the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities and qualifications for the position. The incumbent may perform or be assigned other duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 267-916-5169.

Job Type: Full-time