School Principal jobs in Harrisburg, PA

School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Elementary School Principal
  • St. Patrick Elementary School
  • Carlisle, PA FULL_TIME
  • School: St. Patrick School (https://spscarlisle.org/)

    Payroll Grade: 16 FLSA Status: EXEMPT
    Apply at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/patprincipal

    The Elementary School Principal in the Diocese of Harrisburg has the primary responsibility for both the spiritual and educational leadership and the administration of the school, which seeks to offer high-quality academic programs integrated with religious truths and values. The Elementary School Principal is directly accountable to the Pastor.

    In general, administrative tasks include:
    --Organization of the school so that appropriate religious formation and learning can take place.
    --Development of a competent faculty and staff.
    --Development and implementation of an appropriate curriculum.
    Provision for the safety, welfare, and care of the students while they are attending school.
    --Management of the physical facilities of the school.
    --Management of the financial and business affairs of the school as determined by the approved budget by the Pastor and the School Board.
    --Development of good school-community relationships and involvement in all aspects of the Development Program.

    The minimum expectations for achieving the above tasks are the following:

    GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
    --To administer the school according to Diocesan and local policies.
    --To give leadership for achieving the goals of Catholic education.
    --To show evidence of knowledge of the Catholic Philosophy of Education.
    --To work towards the creation of a Catholic community within the school.
    --To be a leader in the school faith community, integrating the goals and objectives of the school with those of local parish(es), especially in the faith formation and ongoing development of students and faculty.
    --To provide opportunities for prayer and the sacraments for staff and students.
    --To maintain open channels for two-way communications with all segments of the school clientele.
    --To show respect for individuals and fairness in dealing with others.

    RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD
    --To serve as the Executive Officer of a Board of Education, executing and implementing its policies and directives in coordination with those of the Catholic Schools Department.
    --To report regularly to the Board regarding the implementation of diocesan/local policies, curriculum development, evaluation, and school concerns.
    --To prepare the necessary background material for local policy formation and long-range planning.
    --To update the Board on current educational trends, issues, new laws, and other in-service matters that will be useful to them.
    --To assist the Board and the Pastor in the preparation of the annual budget and to administer and monitor the approved budget within the designated parameters.
    --To confer regularly and frequently with the Chairperson of the Board of Education.

    LEADERSHIP OF FACULTY AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
    --To hire and assign teachers in accordance with Diocesan policies.
    --To provide orientation and ongoing in-service for the faculty according to their needs.
    --To direct and involve the faculty in an ongoing program of philosophy and Mission Statement evaluation, curriculum assessment, and planning for instructional improvement.
    --To assist the entire faculty in the integration of the Catholic Philosophy of Education into the curriculum.
    --To ensure the implementation of the Diocesan Religion curriculum and a spiritual and religious formation program for the faculty and students.
    --To promote the growth of the faculty through ongoing supervision and evaluation.
    --To diversify the curriculum to serve the scope of abilities, talents, interests, and needs of students.
    --To be familiar with all textbooks and instructional materials used throughout the school.
    --To devise a plan for the regular replacement of textbooks and materials.
    --To assist teachers in the guidance, assessment, and analysis of student achievement.
    --To provide the faculty with materials and resources necessary for their assigned tasks.
    --To conduct monthly faculty meetings and to provide opportunities for faculty involvement in the agenda preparation.
    --To oversee the scheduling of classes and daily lesson planning by teachers.

    MANAGEMENT AND RECORD-KEEPING
    --To develop and communicate routine procedures for the operation of the school.
    --To publish rules, regulations, schedules, and procedures, and to be consistent in expectations regarding them.
    --To maintain discipline throughout the school so that a learning environment prevails.
    --To unify expectations for high academic standards throughout the school.
    --To implement fire, tornado, health, and safety codes in the school and on the school grounds.
    --To provide appropriate maintenance and cleanliness of the school for the safety and well-being of the students.
    --To meet deadlines with official school reports and statistics as required by Diocesan and State personnel.
    --To keep school files organized in a professional manner.
    --To maintain an up-to-date professional file for each teacher.
    --To be responsible for overseeing that accurate and up-to-date cumulative, attendance, and health records are kept on every student.

    PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
    --To provide opportunities for regular conferences and meetings of parents and teachers.
    --To provide channels for parent involvement and input in curriculum and school policies.
    --To alert parents to the special needs and/or problems of their children.
    --To keep parents informed through regular school bulletins.
    --To cooperate with, and help to promote, the various programs existing in and for the school.
    --To represent the school to the general community.
    --To develop and maintain public relations with and among appropriate publics.

    PERFORMANCE REVIEW
    --To engage in the Elementary Principal's Personal Performance Review.
    --To engage in an annual Elementary Principal's Performance Review with the Pastor/Executive Pastor.
    --To complete the Elementary Principal's SUMMARY sheet.
    --To update the Elementary Principal's Information sheet annually.

    QUALIFICATIONS
    --A practicing Catholic, whose value system and lifestyle are consistent with Catholic Church teaching, committed to ongoing personal spiritual development, and willing and able to foster a faith community among faculty members and students.
    --An educator who holds a Master's degree in Educational Administration with a Pennsylvania Administrative certificate or a Master's degree in Education with a commitment to pursue the required courses for a Pennsylvania Administrative certificate.
    --An educator who has had at least five (5) current years of satisfactory Catholic school teaching/administrative experience.
    --An educator who is able to present evidence of certification of religious studies comparable to the current requirements established by the Office of Catechetical Training or one who is committed to attaining such certification within the first three years of principalship.

    The Catholic Schools' Department reserves the right to waive whichever of the qualifications it deems individual circumstances warrant.

    Apply at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/patprincipal
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Middle School Principal
  • Jersey Shore Area School District
  • Jersey, PA FULL_TIME
  • Position Title: Middle School Principal Scope: This position administers the senior high school according to the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the Board of Education under the supervision of...
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Assistant Principal - Middle School - Camp Curtin
  • Harrisburg School District
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Harrisburg School District is seeking a transformational leaders for the position of Assistant Principal at Rowland middle School (6-8). We are seeking leaders who can strategically raise the expe...
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Assistant Principal - Middle School - Camp Curtin
  • Harrisburg School District
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Harrisburg School District is seeking a transformational leaders for the position of Assistant Principal at Rowland middle School (6-8). We are seeking leaders who can strategically raise the expe...
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Secretary to the Principal - Summitview Elementary
  • Waynesboro Area School District
  • Waynesboro, PA FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 1496Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/SecretaryDate Posted: 3/8/2022Location: Summitview Elementary SchoolClosing Date: 03/18/2022Secretary to the PrincipalSummitview Elementary$18.07 hour, 8...
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Assistant Principal - Elementary School - Steele Elementary (New School opening Fall 2025)
  • Harrisburg School District
  • Harrisburg, PA FULL_TIME
  • The Harrisburg School District is seeking a transformational leaders for the position of Assistant Principal. There are openings at the elementary, middle and high school levels. We are seeking leader...
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Lead Preschool Teacher
  • The Goddard School of Hershey, PA
  • Hummelstown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid t...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lead Teacher
  • The Goddard School of Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Mechanicsburg, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Op...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Professor of Law - Commonwealth Law School
  • Widener University
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Assistant Professor of Law - Commonwealth Law School Job no: 493119 Work type: Faculty (Tenure track) Location: Harrisbu...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Primary Care Research Fellow
  • Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • Hershey, PA
  • PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH FELLOW: We seek postdoctoral scholars who aspire to become independent researchers to join the Pen...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Program Director, Education, Faculty
  • Monash University
  • Harrisburg, PA
  • Apply now Title: Program Director, Education, FacultyJob no: 494029Location: Harrisburg, PACategories: FacultyHiring Ran...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Primary Care Research Fellow
  • Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
  • Hershey, PA
  • PRIMARY CARE RESEARCH FELLOW: We seek postdoctoral scholars who aspire to become independent researchers to join the Pen...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Student Worker - Wellness Coach Center for Health Education and Promotions Fall 2024
  • Millersville University of Pennsylvania
  • Millersville, PA
  • Position Information Requisition Number Stu291P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Jo...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Lead Toddler Teacher
  • The Goddard School of Hershey, PA
  • Hummelstown, PA
  • Job Description Job Description Benefits: Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Paid t...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Harrisburg (/ˈhærɪsbɜːrɡ/ HARR-iss-burg; Pennsylvania German: Harrisbarrig)[citation needed] is the capital city of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and the county seat of Dauphin County. With a population of 49,192, it is the 15th largest city in the Commonwealth. It lies on the east bank of the Susquehanna River, 107 miles (172 km) west of Philadelphia. Harrisburg is the anchor of the Susquehanna Valley metropolitan area, which had a 2017 estimated population of 571,903, making it the fourth most populous in Pennsylvania and 96th most populous in the United States. Harr...
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