Vice Principal (Secondary) - Posting #1491

Position Vacancy                                                       03.18.2024

Cheltenham School District announces the following CASSA position(s):

Position(s): Vice Principal - Middle School (7-8)

Classification: CASSA - Act 93 Administrator

Schedule: 12 Month, 260 day annually

Position Overview:  

The Vice-Principal assists the building principal in organizing and fostering a positive, safe environment that is conducive to best meeting the needs of all students, staff and parents. This includes the responsibilities of leading, directing, counseling and supervising a variety of personnel and programs; creating effective parent, teacher and student communications; supporting, encouraging, mentoring, and evaluating staff; fostering teamwork between teachers and among staff and parents; and managing budget items.

Certification/Qualifications:

• PA Certification as Principal K-12 or Secondary Principal 7-12. 
• Five or more years of successful teaching experience.
• Elementary/Secondary experience in administration and supervision preferred.
• Minimum Masters Degree.

Background/Skills:

• Strong record of helping students achieve and sustain academic success, especially with minority and low-income students.
• Keen ability to use data in the decision-making process and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good time management skills and detail-oriented personality.
• Working knowledge of current instructional techniques and pedagogical trends.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively handle discipline situations while fostering a positive learning community environment. 
• Skilled in providing leadership to and assessing teachers based on a standard of excellence and accountability.
• All abilities must be at a professional management level, as expected from the required educational level of the job (i.e. Master's Degree, PA Certification) and the previous experience required.
• Highly proficient in data interpretation, and computer software usage; knowledge of district’s systems for pupil services.

All applicants: Must complete the on-line application to be considered for this position, which is located under Employment Opportunities at www.cheltenham.org.

External candidates: If hired, you will be required to provide Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances and other mandatory employment forms.

Deadline to apply is 04.08.2024

                                 CHELTENHAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

                       2000 ASHBOURNE ROAD, ELKINS PARK, PA 19027