Assistant Principal Position Overview:
The Assistant Principal fulfills the mission of Oakland Catholic High School by working with the principal in the management of the daily operations of the school. This includes management of school facilities, collaboration with and oversight of faculty, staff, and students, a focused concentration on student life, discipline, extracurricular programs, lunch and transportation procedures, handbook and other policy enforcement. Other duties include building upkeep and maintenance, assistance with faculty in areas of in-service, professional development, faculty observations, and long-term academic planning such as Middle States and Strategic Plan implementation. Working with the School Counseling Office and the Director of Academic Technology, the Assistant Principal also coordinates the master scheduling process. In situations where the Principal cannot be present, it is expected that the Assistant Principal serve in her place. This position reports to and is evaluated by the Principal. A background in education, experience working within a school setting, professionalism, strong communication skills, flexibility, leadership, a personable demeanor, and a high level of organization are all requisites for the job. The Assistant Principal will meet weekly with both the Principal and the President as a part of a collaborative leadership team.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in a field that is related to the responsibilities of the job, preferably with a degree in education and/or school psychology, and at the least, in pursuit of a Master’s degree. Administrative certification in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania strongly preferred.
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Educational background or experience either in a school setting or other educational capacity; some sort of teaching certification and/or experience at the high school level is preferred, but not required.
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Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies in the classroom, effective ways to engage with and monitor adolescents, and best practices grounded in research on discipline and behavioral modification approaches.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently in a creative and innovative fashion.
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Knowledge of current trends and issues in secondary education, Catholic education, and relevant subject disciplines.
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Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and parents.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; and effectively present information to school leadership. This includes an ability to adapt the approach, language, and style of a variety of communications and messages to different audiences.
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A facility with technology, multiple computer applications, and SIS (Student Information System) and CMS (Content Management System) programs. A willingness to be trained and ability to adapt quickly to new systems and applications is necessary.
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Current clearances to work within a Catholic school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh.
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A commitment to Catholic education and a clear understanding of the expectations and mission of Oakland Catholic High School as the only all-girls college-preparatory high school in the greater Pittsburgh region.
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