Elementary School Principal

Souderton Area School District • Telford, PA

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About The Position

Elementary School Principal position anticipated to be available at Vernfield Elementary School beginning on July 1, 2026. Applicants must be PA certified in designated area. Full benefits offered effective first day in position. POSITION TITLE : ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL REPORTS TO : SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS WORK YEAR : 12 Month (July 1 to June 30) JOB SUMMARY/ACCOUNTABILITY : Responsible for instructional and operational leadership of a school including the supervision and evaluation of all professional employees. Will provide a clear vision for learning for all students; ensure a safe, secure and orderly learning environment; and cultivate strong relationships. Responsible for implementation of curriculum and intervention, motivation and direction of staff to improve educational environment, and development and allocation of elementary school budget.

Requirements

• Five (5) years teaching experience
• Experience in scheduling and curriculum development
• Masters degree
• Proper state certification
• Additional course work in management, personnel and public relations and demonstrated leadership ability

Nice To Haves

• Prior administrative experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and direction to all professional staff and support personnel
• Serve as a school leader with responsibility to resolve problems at the elementary school level involving staff, students, parents and the community
• Develop, articulate, and implement a clear vision for learning for all students
• Be a visible and consistent presence throughout the school
• Clearly communicate learning and development goals that reflect high expectations for learning and growth, a belief that all students can learn, and a commitment to meet each student’s educational needs
• Develop a culture of collegial and professional relationships among staff and students that promote critical reflection, shared accountability, and continuous improvement
• Support the professional growth of staff members in a differentiated manner based on identified needs and individual goals
• Deliberately build leadership capacity among staff
• Collect, analyze, and use multiple sources of data to guide continuous improvement in student achievement, student and staff well-being, and professional development for staff
• Lead and facilitate a multi-tiered system of support to improve academic, behavioral and social-emotional outcomes for all students
• Develop and implement annual school budget, including monitoring of expenditures and equipment and supply requisitions under established guidelines
• Ability to leverage technology for both instructional and administrative tasks
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with parents, Home and School, and stakeholder groups
• Oversee the construction of the master pupil schedule including class roster development, specials scheduling, testing, and special events
• Implement Board policies, administrative rules and procedures
• Recommend and assign instructional personnel in conjunction with the Director of Human Resources
• Manage conflict constructively at all levels
• Oversee the upkeep of school facilities and physical plant
• Comply with Federal and State requirements
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent
• The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

Benefits

• Full benefits offered effective first day in position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees