Elementary Assistant Principal

Elementary Assistant Principal

Commonwealth Charter Academy WYOMISSING - Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Job posted until filled.

Job Details

• Job ID:
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assistant Principal - Wyomissing Family Service Center serves as an educational leader and assists school leadership in planning, coordinating, and directing activities and programs related to the administration of one or more assigned grade levels. The role involves working with parents, learners, support staff, and certificated teachers to facilitate an online-based instructional program and achieve superior outcomes for each learner. Assistant Principals support teaching staff in fostering evidence‑based, inclusive instructional practices through Multi‑Tiered Systems of Support and universal design for learning. They lead teachers in providing daily instruction and support, use technology and in‑person visits to support teaching and learning, and engage families regularly. They coordinate with school services leadership to deliver appropriate services supporting learning, social, and emotional well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, development, organization, coordination, and supervision of instructional programs and activities; monitors the implementation of the approved curriculum program considering individual learner needs
• Contributes to the development of innovative instructional programs, helping teachers pilot such efforts when appropriate
• Builds and promotes positive culture and capacity amongst designated teams
• Leads professional learning initiatives for all staff relative to school goals and acts as a model/exemplar by engaging in own professional learning and growth
• Drives initiatives in line with school improvement objectives and in collaboration with the School Improvement Team
• Provides leadership to the professional staff in determining objectives and identifying school needs as the basis for developing long and short-range plans for the school.
• Conducts high quality classroom observations and teacher evaluations pursuant to CCA and PDE-approved guidelines
• Proactively conducts regular learner outreach, including digital communication and home visits
• Participates in and attends meetings and hearings related to compulsory attendance, student safety, and children and youth services requirements
• Supports and participates in out-of-classroom student experiences, including field trips, clubs, school-sponsored activities, and other opportunities
• Responsible for the collaborative compliance of student enrollment, records, attendance, and health requirements
• Plans for and responds to emergency situations, in cooperation with staff and public safety agencies.
• Demonstrates a visible commitment to ongoing growth in self and others and participating in district and site professional growth programs.
• Communicates with students with mutual respect while implementing CCA’s positive and effective discipline policy
• Implies with fidelity all federal, state, and school legal requirements, policies, procedures, and guidelines, including those specific to special education learners, EL learners, and learners with disabilities
• Takes ownership in managing attendance, conduct, and health of learners and assumes responsibility for appropriate interventions, including student attendance improvement conferences and truancy hearings
• Resolve learner problems escalated by caretakers and teachers
• Participate in the delivery of special education services to ensure the school is in compliance with state and federal laws and school policies and guidelines
• Serve as Local Education Agency representative at IEP and 504 meetings
• Assist with the implementation and coordination of state testing to ensure maximum participation and learner success
• Engage in learner recruitment efforts including in-state trips, presentations, Q & A sessions, and the media
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new teachers and/or staff
• Implement all Board policies as directed by the President/CEO, Executive Vice Presidents, and/or other Senior Administrators
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, or a related area.
• Must possess a valid PA K-12 Principal Certificate (or be enrolled in an approved principal certification program set to complete by the end of the 23-24 school year).
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Customer-focused approach.
• High degree of flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player and ability to lead a collaborative culture.
• Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office products, learning management systems, student information systems, web-conferencing tools, etc.).
• Working from a CCA Family Service Center on a full-time and regular basis.
• Frequent travel.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a school administrator, preferably in a public-school setting.
• Minimum of 7 years' teaching experience, preferably in a public-school setting.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and is not a work-from-home position. It routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

Physical Demands

The role is largely sedentary but requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend, or stand as necessary, and to travel to other sites or locations as needed.

Position Type

• Full-time
• Exempt
• Salary

Travel

• Travel is required for this position.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver’s License.
• Appropriate automobile insurance coverage.
• Must be able to commute to a Family Service Center regardless of commute complexity.
• Candidates must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Must live within a reasonable commute to the assigned Family Service Center.

Other Duties

Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.