What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal position at Allentown School District?
Qualifications:
1. Masters degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field; doctorate preferred.
2. Eligible for Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
3. Five (5) or more years experience in public education, including secondary or elementary school instruction.
4. Knowledge of and flexibility in the use of computers and software programs typically used in school administration.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of a standards-based curriculum required in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. Experience in Administration preferred.
7. Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
8. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
9. Such additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as the board or superintendents may determine appropriate and acceptable.
Summary
Directs and coordinates educational, administrative, and counseling activities consistent with the charge of improving student achievement by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate administrators..