What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal - Middle School position at Hempfield School District?
- Full-Time with benefits
- 8 hours/day, 261 days/year
- Maintain compliance with school law and district policy
- Establish, implement, and evaluate procedures to maintain a safe, orderly environment conducive to teaching and student learning.
- Collaborate with district leaders on the development of written curriculum, current instructional practices, and appropriate assessment plans that will foster coordination and continuity of programs to meet the academic needs of students.
- Secure the cooperation of all staff in assuming the responsibility for the overall operation and function of the school.
- Plan, implement and monitor student achievement improvement efforts (including state and local assessments)
- Oversee building processes related to assessment and reporting student progress, data collection, student records, and child accounting.
- Create instructional schedules that implement the academic program and related support endeavors.
- Advise the Assistant Superintendent of new or changing instructional methods, materials, strategies, and programs.
- Coordinate the efforts and tasks of the middle school assistant principal or the Dean of Students.
- Assist the district's human resource team in the recruitment process for new staff members
- Supervise and evaluate building staff utilizing state and district protocols
- Develop and implement plans for professional development for building and district staff that facilitates professional growth and enhances the quality and efficiency of teaching and learning.
- Develop and maintain building budgets, activity accounts, and inventory records for materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Oversee related co-curricular and extra-curricular activities and programs as related to the organization level.
- Schedule faculty meetings and organize school committees or subgroups, as needed or required, that promote the improvement and maintenance of school programs, building operations, and general communication patterns.
- Create, administer, and communicate to all stakeholders a building student behavior plan.
- Maintain effective and regular communication with parents and the community to accurately report and interpret district policies, school programs, and other beneficial or required information.
- Complete and submit all required reports, forms, and data requests on time to the designated sources.
- Work/meet with other administrators and staff to foster team collaboration and effectiveness.
- Maintain knowledge of current educational trends
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent/Superintendent
- Six (6) to ten (10) years' experience in public education necessary
- Principal/Assistant principal or supervisory experience is preferred
- Master's degree required
- Pennsylvania Administrative certification required
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and Board may find appropriate and acceptable
- Current PA Criminal History background check
- Current Federal Criminal (FBI) background check
- Current Child Abuse background check
JobID: 2753
Position Type:
Administration
Administration
Date Posted:
4/15/2026
4/15/2026
Location:
Centerville Middle School
Centerville Middle School
Middle School Principal
Centerville Middle School
Job Summary: Provide strong leadership in the areas of instructional leadership, professional development, school/community relations, data analysis, teambuilding, master scheduling, problem-solving, strategic planning, the development of the school vision and related action plans, and in providing a supportive and safe/orderly environment conducive to teaching and learning.
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Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to HROffice@hempfieldsd.org.
EOE
EOE