What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal/Athletic Director position at Cochranton Jr. - Sr. High School?
Secondary School Assistant Principal/Athletic Director This position is a permanent full-time ten (10) month (206 days) position available as soon as possible.
Crawford Central School District, located in Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania is seeking an inspiring, visionary leader able to encourage excellence in all aspects of an elementary educational program.
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate (Principal K–12 or equivalent).
- Minimum of three (3) years of successful classroom teaching
- Prior leadership experience in an instructional or administrative role
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional practices, student development, school operations, and student support
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, students, families, and community members.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instructional technology and data
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
REPORTS TO
Principal
SUPERVISES
- Teaching staff and paraprofessionals, as assigned
- Nonprofessional school staff, as assigned
- Other personnel and programs as delegated by the Principal
JOB GOAL
To assist the Principal in providing instructional, cultural, and operational leadership for the school by supporting teaching and learning, fostering a positive and safe school climate, and ensuring effective implementation of school policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with district goals.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Instructional and Student Support Leadership
- Assists in the supervision and evaluation of instructional staff to support high-quality teaching
- Conducts classroom observations, walkthroughs, and provides feedback under the direction of the
- Supports the implementation of curriculum, assessment, and instructional initiatives aligned with Pennsylvania Academic
- Uses student performance data to support instructional improvement and targeted interventions.
- Assists with the coordination and monitoring of special education services, Section 504 plans, gifted education, MTSS, and IEP
- Collaborates with guidance, intervention, and student support staff to address academic, behavioral, and social-emotional
School Climate and Student Management
- Assists in maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive school
- Supports the administration of student discipline in a fair, consistent, developmentally appropriate, and legally compliant
- Participates in student behavior planning, attendance monitoring, and family
- Supports implementation of positive behavior systems and school-wide
Operational and Systems Leadership
- Assists with the implementation and enforcement of Board policies, administrative regulations, and school
- Supports daily school operations, including supervision of arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, hallways, and extracurricular activities as
- Assists in emergency preparedness, safety drills, and crisis
- Supports accurate student record-keeping and reporting
- Assists with scheduling, testing coordination, substitute coverage, and supervision plans as
- Exercises authority as provided by law and Board policy, including enforcement of school rules and
Professional and Community Leadership
- Communicates effectively with students, families, staff, and community
- Assists in promoting positive school-community
- Participates in staff meetings, professional learning activities, and school improvement efforts.
- Represents the school at events, activities, and meetings as assigned by the
- Participates in ongoing professional learning to strengthen knowledge and skills in student support, positive behavior practices, effective instructional strategies, data- informed decision-making, and fostering a safe and supportive school
Other Responsibilities
- Performs other reasonable duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent in support of school operations and student
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be determined in accordance with the Administrative Compensation Plan established between the Act 93 Group and the Crawford Central Board of School Directors.
EVALUATION
Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy.
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree (required); Master’s degree
- Valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate and administrative certificate
- Prior coaching or athletic administration
- Knowledge of PIAA rules and interscholastic
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and
REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Principal
SUPERVISES: Coaches
JOB GOAL: The Athletic Director provides leadership, oversight, and coordination of the K–12 interscholastic athletic program to ensure safe, equitable, and developmentally appropriate opportunities for student-athletes. The position promotes sportsmanship, academic achievement, and compliance with district, state, and league regulations while supporting the district’s educational mission.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, organize, and supervise all K–12 interscholastic athletic
- Develop and implement a comprehensive athletic program aligned with district goals and
- Establish consistent procedures and expectations across all grade
- Serve as the primary liaison between the district, athletic leagues, and state athletic
- Ensure compliance with all applicable Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) rules, league regulations, and district
- Monitor eligibility, physicals, and required documentation for student-athletes.
- Approve all recommendations for athletic awards and verifies rosters for letter awards.
- Oversee safety protocols, concussion management, and emergency action
- Investigate and address athletic-related complaints, incidents, or
- Recruit, recommend, supervise, and evaluate
- Ensure coaches meet certification, background clearance, and professional development
- Provide guidance and support to coaches regarding expectations, ethics, and student
- Develop and manage the athletic department
- Oversee purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of athletic equipment and uniforms.
- Coordinate facility usage, scheduling, and maintenance with district administration and building
- Coordinate game schedules, transportation, officials, and facility
- Ensure proper supervision at practices, games, and
- Oversee ticketing, event staffing, and game management
- Assist in revisions to Athletic Handbook and review handbook with coaches, assistant coaches, and volunteers prior to each
- Promote positive sportsmanship, character development, and academic responsibility among student-athletes.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.
- Address concerns in a timely, professional, and equitable
- Represent the district at athletic meetings, events, and public
- Such other reasonable duties as are assigned by the principal or superintendent for the general well-being of the
WORK CONDITIONS
- Evening, weekend, and holiday hours
- Ability to attend athletic events in varying weather
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits to be determined in accordance
with the Administrative Compensation Plan established between the Act 93 Group and the Crawford Central Board of School Directors
EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.