An anticipated vacancy exists for an Elementary Principal at the Upper Merion Area School District for the 2025/2026 school year.

Qualifications:

Active and valid PA Principal Certification required
Ability to communicate effectively.
Knowledge of laws pertaining to education and special education
Strong background in data analysis.
Master’s degree required preferred
3-5 years of administrative experience, preferred.
Technology expertise.
Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervises and administers the school's educational program.
Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the school's staff and students.
Acts as liaison between the school and the community, interpreting activities and policies of the school and encouraging community
participation in school life.
Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.
Supervises all professional, administrative, and support personnel assigned to the school.
Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, and evaluating of the school's professional staff.
Recommends the removal of an employee whose work is unsatisfactory, according to established procedures.
Assumes responsibility for the safety and administration of the school plant.
Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school as necessary.
Assists in the in-service orientation and training of teachers.
Supervises the preparation of all school reports.
Makes recommendations concerning the school's administration and instruction.
Assists in the management and preparation of the school budget.
Supervises the maintenance of accurate records on the progress and attendance of students.
Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
Develops the school schedule and makes teacher assignments.
Assumes responsibility for the orientation of students and parents to the programs and activities of the Elementary School.
Attend all School activities.
Attend Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Assist in implementation of IEPs.
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment: 12 Month

Salary (benefits included): Commensurate with experience per the Act 93 Agreement

Equal Employment Opportunity
MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. The district's commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and useable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.