Assistant Principal, Prep Academy

Job Posting ID: 81

Location(s): PHCSE SCHOOL BUILDING

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Posted Date: 10/17/2025

Deadline: 10/20/2025

Pay: $83, $95,259.05

Hours per Day: 8:00:00

Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal serves as a middle school educational leader and assists in the planning, coordination, and direction of programs and activities related to the administration of Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship.

Bachelor's Degree in Education required. Master's Degree preferred.

Knowledge of the PA Board of Education School Code Provisions regarding discipline and attendance

Pennsylvania Principal PK-12 Certification

Three (3) years in an educational leadership position (i.e. principal, vice-principal, and or curriculum leader) in a school environment

Superior interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with CEO, leadership team, Board of Trustees, parents, students, teachers, and other staff and third-party vendors/contractors

Consultation and coaching skills

Critical evaluation skills

Ethical practice

Documentation

Leadership skills

Presentation skills

Strict adherence to confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information

Attention to detail

Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision

Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines

Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks

Aptitude in using a spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail, database, and presentation software

Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation

WE believe in Soaring to Success by building strong Character, Academics, Relationships, and Entrepreneurs for a life of leadership

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:

School Operations and Leadership

Assist the principal with the planning, coordination, and administration of school activities and programs

Manage school operations in the absence of the Principal

Support the instructional team by providing coaching and developing and training teachers through observation, modeling, analyzing data, and co-teaching

Provides feedback and input to annual performance reviews of instructional staff

Collaborate and clearly communicate with families and School staff

Assist the Principal in developing and enforcing systems of accountability for students

Coordinate classroom coverages with substitute teachers and internal staff

Coordinate transportation services

Assist with hiring and recruiting efforts for the School

Partner with the Director of Operations to ensure the safety and welfare of students and staff in the PHCSE building

Support and encourage the building vision for PHCSE through visibility and presence

Student Discipline and Positive Behavior Incentives

Develop positive, mutually respectful relationships with parents and students while collaborating with the Dean of Students in developing and executing an effective discipline policy

Oversee the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, with follow-up and student/parent contact when necessary

Responsible for the administration, coordination, and evaluation of the restorative practices and disciplinary program at Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship.

Oversee detention and disciplinary suspensions

Provide oversight for the administration of discipline for students who receive bus referrals

Direct and conduct parent/teacher conferences related to student discipline

Support instructional staff by assisting with classroom management, partnering with teachers and student support staff to identify students with disciplinary issues, and addressing those issues with parents to promote positive outcomes

Provide strategic leadership by establishing restorative practice plans that are aligned with the organization's strategic goals and core values.

Partner with the Dean of Students in ensuring that PHCSE maintains an effective and up-to-date professional development program on restorative practices and crisis prevention

Guide students in maintaining a high standard of conduct; model positive character and habits.

Assist the Principal in establishing a fair and consistent attendance system that is aligned with PHCSE's mission, vision, and values.

Ensure that disciplinary reporting is completed in a timely manner.

Direct peer mediation program to resolve student conflicts

Meetings & Professional Development

Demonstrate commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning communities, networking, and professional development opportunities

Attend community events and meetings as assigned by Principal

Attends team meetings to develop goals for student outcomes

Participate in and support the development of district-wide professional development and committees as appropriate

Develop and maintains positive relationships with parents, community members, and other stakeholders

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily sedentary in nature, exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to move throughout the building, sit, and navigate stairs in order to access classrooms and meeting areas throughout the school. Occasionally reaches with hands and arms. Frequent handling and fingering. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Must be able to talk and hear. Mental acuity required. Primarily assigned to an office environment that is climate and noise controlled with adequate lighting, using standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers.