Assistant Principal

Position:  Assistant Principal (Job ID 5385)
Location:  Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
Benefits Eligible:  Yes
Effective Date:  2025-2026 School Year

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an  opening for an Assistant Principal at Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center.

Job Summary:  Assists the principal with every facet of the operation and management of the school, faculty, students, and the school’s constituency, ensuring a safe, clean environment conducive to learning.

Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.  The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania administrative certification for the position.
  • Master’s degree required.
• Five (5) years of successful experience in public education as a teacher or administrator necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction.
• Prior assistant principal or supervisory experience is helpful.
• Knowledge of best practices in curriculum integration, instruction, professional development, public relations, and admissions preferred.
• Decision making skills are significant to the job, affecting a large segment of the organization, students, teachers, and parents.
• Candidate must possess good moral character and demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents.
• Candidate should be skilled in the use of word processing, data bases, IEP software, office equipment, and presentation software.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements.
  • Click here for more information about required clearances.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

Duties & Responsibilities:  Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations.  This position description does not express or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to complete other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

• Assists in the coordination and implementation of all school functions.
• Plans, designs, implements, and assumes responsibility for the whole instructional program.
• Assumes responsibility for special education services as building IEP.
• Oversees and participates in all aspects of special education and curriculum development.
• Maintains communication with parents, staff, and students on a regular basis.
• Provides leadership in the supervision and evaluation of school personnel.
• Develops and maintains a positive school climate.
• Attends and participates in district meetings.
• Plans and organizes community events; supervises special programs and support services, such as transportation and custodial services.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees school intermural program.
• Provides leadership in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of personnel.
• Assists principal in developing school mission and goals.
• Provides, plans, and presents professional development opportunities for staff.
• Supervises extra-curricular activities and evening events.
• Maintains and manages student discipline.
• Oversees the purchasing of all supplies.
• Partners with school staff, community, agencies, and parents to serve students with special concerns.
• Maintains knowledge of current technology to utilize in daily operations.

Salary 2025-2026 School Year:
 $123,422 - $148,107 annually
*Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon years of experience in similar position

Schedule:
- 7 hours per day, 5 days per week, 260 days per year, based on district-approved calendar
- Full-time, 12-month position