The West Chester Area School District (WCASD) is a forward-thinking, dynamic, suburban educational system that pursues the most effective ways to continuously strengthen and advance academic performance. WCASD has been recognized as one of the top school districts in the nation for providing a healthy, safe, and robust learning environment for students. WCASD’s student achievement currently ranks in the top 1% of all Pennsylvania school districts. To continue to serve our students in an exemplary fashion, WCASD commits to employing exceptional instructional leaders in its schools who work to support and advance student success on a consistent basis.

 

We have the following Principal position available at the high school level:

 

1.0 - Principal - Bayard Rustin High School

 

To perform in this position successfully, the individual must be able to perform the following:

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote the West Chester Area School District’s mission and guiding principles to ensure the highest level of student achievement.
• Lead, manage, motivate, and develop a team of teachers and staff focused on generating superior academic performance.
• Evaluate school and grade level performance data to identify, develop, and modify instruction to ensure effective instructional strategies are taking place in the classroom.
• Engage parents and associated stakeholders in school and extracurricular activities to foster support of a community approach to learning and development.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations for academic and operational standards/requirements.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania principal certification.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated exemplary results.
• Administrative experience preferred.
• Superior knowledge of and experience with implementing effective instructional and behavioral methods for students.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Dedication to providing a world-class education to students.
• A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results.
• Excellent integrity and demonstration of good moral character and initiative.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with colleagues, teachers, support staff, parents, and School Board members, among others.
• Advanced skills in current technology, including the ability to coordinate presentations using various types of multimedia. 
• The employee in this position could be required as part of his/her duties to engage in activities that can be charged to a Medical Assistance or other state or federal healthcare program.  Clearance as provider under such programs by both the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the federal government is therefore an essential qualification for this position.

   

Salary: As per the Administrators Compensation Plan 

 

 

DISCLAIMERS AND AFFIRMATION

The West Chester Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sex, disability, or status as a veteran in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. The West Chester Area School District will maintain a working environment free of all forms of harassment and will fully comply with the spirit and intent of all related laws and regulations.  Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), the Veterans Preference Act of 1944, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), may contact the Assistant Superintendent or Human Resources.