Assistant Principal, High School

4 days ago


York, PA, United States West York Area School District Full time
Position Type:
Administration - Certified/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
11/4/2025

Location:
West York Area High School

Date Available:
2025-2026 SY The West York Area School District has an opening for a High School Assistant Principal.

Requirements and Experience:
  • PDE Principal Certification
  • A minimum of five years of teaching experience.
Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
  • Assist the building principal in the administration of instructional and cocurricular programs for the building.
  • Accept responsibility, as delegated by the building principal, for the administration and supervision of the school in accordance with the policies developed by the Board.
  • Evaluate and supervise the work of teachers and support staff, as directed by the building principal.
  • Implement the systems of evaluation and supervision of instruction developed in the district for improvement of professional teachers and instruction, including observation, report preparation, conferencing, assisting, and providing instructional leadership.
  • Assess the needs of the staff, facilitate staff development programs, and assist the building principal in the development and delivery of in-service programs for building staff.
  • Assist the building principal in the formation of the master schedule for the organization of instruction.
  • Assist the building principal in developing, maintaining, and communicating building procedures to staff, parents, and students.
  • Coordinate and oversee the Secondary Summer School program collaborating with the secondary administration.
  • Assist the building principal with recruiting, screening, interviewing, recommending, orientating, and supervising the certified teaching staff and the support staff, as needed.
  • Implement board policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions applicable to the assigned buildings.
  • Assist the building principal in developing and/or maintaining an effective school/community relations program for assigned building(s).
  • Supervise the development and maintenance of student attendance records, including administering the student attendance policy and recommending to the building principal resolutions for chronic attendance issues.
  • Supervise student conduct and assume responsibility for the enforcement of discipline, as necessary, including providing due process for the rights of students; creating thorough and accurate documentation; authorizing suspensions when necessary and recommending expulsions to the building principal; developing/implementing rules, regulations, and programs to promote positive student behaviors; and conferring with parents, teachers, counselors, support service personnel, and students when necessary to obtain information to resolve the problem.
  • Assist in developing and supervising policies and practices to maintain effective building safety and emergency and disaster procedures.
  • Assist in the preparation and filing of appropriate curriculum materials and reports, as directed by the building principal.
  • Participate in the coordination, implementation, and supervision of extracurricular programs of the school, and respond to student-initiated requests for specific new extracurricular clubs, activities, and programs.
  • Coordinate the services available to students in cooperation with the pupil services department by serving as a member of the student assistance team and coordinating school and community resources for students at risk.
  • Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment, as assigned by the Principal, Assistant Principal, or designee.
Other Duties Required Kowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
(The WYASD will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act)
  • Foster positive human relations with each child and adult affiliated with the district.
  • Provide leadership for curriculum development and implementation in cooperation with administrators, supervisors, and teachers.
  • Keep abreast of new and innovative programs and resources, which may be applied to the goals of the district.
  • Participate, in cooperation with other building principals, in Teacher Induction Program activities designed for high school staff members.
  • Strong human relations skills.
  • Must be courteous, congenial, cooperative, and service-oriented.
  • Professional appearance.
  • Utilize databases and other district software and technology proficiently, as designated by the supervisor.
  • Must be able to work independently or in a team (as circumstances warrant), and able to work with frequent interruptions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with students, personnel at all levels, and members of the public.
  • Follow written and verbal directions, provide direction, and motivate peers.
  • Must be able to read/write/correspond clearly, concisely, and effectively at a post-secondary level; interpret and follow district policies, regulations, and work rules; and exercise good judgment.
  • Must appropriately handle confidential information.
  • Ability to walk, stand, and sit.
  • Ability to bend, twist, and climb stairs.
  • Ability to reach above and below the waist.
  • Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
  • Ability to use both hands for repetitive motion.
  • Occasionally lift/push and/or move up to 20 pounds.
  • Occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 12-month position.

Compensation:
This position is part of the Act 93 Leadership Agreement.
Salary will be commensurate with education level and experience. Benefits package, including paid time off.

EOE

Attachment(s):
  • Assistant Principal, High School.pdf


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