Assistant Principal High School

About West Chester Area School District:

West Chester Area School District serves more than 12,000 students across 17 schools: 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The district covers a 75-square-mile area that includes West Chester Borough and surrounding townships in Chester and Delaware Counties. The district boasts strong academic outcomes, including a 95% graduation rate, placing it in the top 10–20 percent of Pennsylvania public school districts. To learn more about strategic initiatives WCASD is leading, please visit Our Initiatives - West Chester Area School District.

Summary:

The Assistant Principal works to improve and lead student achievement, school culture, and operational effectiveness. This leader implements a clear vision for school improvement, grounded in high expectations, instructional excellence, data-driven decision making, and equitable practices. The Assistant Principal supports processes that recruits, develops, and retains high-quality staff, establishes systems for rigorous teaching and learning, and cultivates a safe and inclusive culture focused on relationships, accountability, and student success.

Working collaboratively with district leaders, families, and community partners, the Assistant Principal drives sustainable change by monitoring progress, aligning resources, and ensuring fidelity to improvement plans. This role requires exceptional skills in change management, coaching, communication, and strategic problem-solving, along with a deep commitment to serving diverse learners and eliminating achievement gaps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Equity-Centered Instructional Leadership
• Supports the implementation of the school's instructional vision aligned with district goals and priorities.
• Supervises, observes, coaches, and evaluates assigned instructional staff to promote effective, evidence-based teaching practices.
• Analyzes student achievement and instructional data to identify trends, monitor progress, and support targeted interventions.
• Collaborates with teacher leaders and support staff to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.
• Supports implementation of curriculum, assessment, and instructional initiatives across grade levels and departments.

• Communication and Community Engagement
• Promotes a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture that fosters belonging, safety, and high expectations.
• Builds strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community partners through open, transparent, and responsive communication.
• Supports systems that promote students' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic success.
• Assists in resolving student, parent, and staff concerns in a timely, respectful, and solution-oriented manner.
• Represents the school at district and community meetings and events as assigned.

• Operations and Resource Management
• Assists with the daily management of school operations, including scheduling, supervision, student attendance, transportation, and emergency procedures.
• Oversees student discipline processes using restorative, equitable, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ensures compliance with district policies, state and federal regulations, and school procedures.
• Supports the administration of state and local assessments.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation related to student discipline, attendance, safety, and operational responsibilities.

• People and Culture Development
• Supports the recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and retention of highly effective staff.
• Provides coaching and timely feedback to assigned staff members to support continuous professional growth.
• Assists the Principal in conducting staff evaluations and implementing performance improvement plans when appropriate.
• Promotes collaboration, shared leadership, and professional learning among staff.
• Contributes to a positive workplace culture by recognizing staff accomplishments and supporting employee engagement.

• Strategic Data-Driven Decision Making
• Assists the Principal in implementing and monitoring the school's improvement plan.
• Uses academic, behavioral, attendance, and climate data to identify areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with school leadership teams to monitor progress toward school goals and adjust strategies based on evidence.
• Supports implementation of district strategic initiatives and ensures alignment between school practices and district priorities.
• Participates in continuous improvement efforts through reflection, data analysis, and collaborative problem-solving.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including experience as a teacher leader, instructional coach, dean, or administrator preferred.
• Administrative experience preferred.

Reporting Relationships:

• The Assistant Principal reports directly to the building Principal.
• The Assistant Principal works closely with other building leaders and with central office administrators.

Terms of Employment:

• This position is a 12 month (260-262 day) position.
• Starting salaries are determined based on relevant experience, education, and internal equity, and are generally set below the midpoint of the salary range.
• This position requires someone to be on site 40 hours a week.

Representation:

West Chester Area School District employees fall into the following groups:

• West Chester Area Education Association (Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Long-Term Substitutes)
• West Chester Area Education Support Professionals Association (Paraprofessionals, Secretaries, Clerks, Technicians, and Specialists)
• West Chester Area School District Act 93 Administrators’ Compensation Plan
• West Chester Service Support Professionals (Facilities and Operations Staff Members)

This position is part of Act 93.

Disclaimers and Affirmations

The West Chester Area School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.