Position Type: Administration/Principal
Date Posted: 8/25/2026
Location: Shippensburg Area Middle School
QUALIFICATIONS- Pennsylvania Principal's Certificate
- Five years' successful teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
JOB GOAL The Principal coordinates, directs, supervises and plans with the professional and support staff in order to implement District policies and programs which ensure effective and efficient learning for all students in a positive school climate. He/she should possess strong organizational, interpersonal and managerial skills, as well as a strong understanding of the developmental states of children and procedures for curriculum implementation. This is a line position with reporting authority directly to the Superintendent, with a staff relationship to the Assistant Superintendent and the Business Administrator.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- Direct - All professional, office and instruction support service staff assigned to building.
- Indirect - All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, directs, supervises and assesses activities that promote effective programs of study and student management that meet the needs of all students while striving for maximum achievement.
- Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
- Develops a flexible schedule which enables students to meet core course requirements as well as pursue individual aspirations.
- Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
- Actively recruits, interviews, recommends and orients (induct) new professional and support service staff. An integral part of this function is continuous in-service to help enhance job performance.
- Develops an effective budget, based on District policies, that reflects not only the needs of students and staff, but also efficient inventory and ordering of materials.
- Supervises, observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
- Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff. Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters.
- Maintains accurate attendance records, files reports and works with the Business Administrator for resolution of attendance problems.
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicates with parents/teachers who have individual requests and needs.
- Assumes supervisory responsibilities (hall duty, class coverage, bus/lunch duty), as needed.
- Distributes supplies and equipment.
- Attends meetings at a district, building and grade level, as well as committee and parent meetings.
- Reports and documents records and reports as well as verifies various forms (payroll, absence, etc.).
- Develops monthly, weekly written communications.
- Understands and complies with Federal, state and local regulations governing the public school entity.
- Coordinates after-school activities that enhance the school program.
- Develops a schedule, which enables students to meet state mandated subjects/programs.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent or his designee.
- Coordinates extracurricular activities that enhance the school program.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
COMPETENCIES- Organization
- Written/Oral Communication
- Detail Oriented
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Thoroughness
- Time Management
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT- 12-month position
- Compensation as per the District's Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan
EVALUATION Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools in accordance with District guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY 
