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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Administration

Anticipated Director of Operations and Maintenance

JobID: 1539

Position Type:
  Administration/Director of Operations and Maintenance


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  District-Wide


Closing Date:
  04/11/2025


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QUALIFICATIONS
• High School Graduate or equivalent. College Graduate Preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basic principles of construction and building operations and maintenance, including commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a supervisory capacity in either business, industry or a governmental agency.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in planning and maintaining physical facilities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and staff.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s license. 
JOB GOAL
 
The Director of Operations and Maintenance is responsible for utilizing the personnel and resources available to maintain the physical school facilities in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety so that full educational use of them may be made at all times.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Plans, directs, communicates and supervises the short and long term maintenance, custodial, energy management and grounds programs for the school district.
• Directs/selects recruitment and employment of custodial, maintenance and grounds personnel (full and part-time).
• Initiates and supervises in-service training programs for all custodial, maintenance and grounds employees.
• Supervises, communicates with and evaluates custodial, maintenance and grounds employees.
• Establishes and maintains a preventive maintenance program throughout the school district.
• Assists in the development of the budget for maintenance, custodial and grounds services and recommends for purchase necessary equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparation of bid specifications and maintains inventory controls for custodial, maintenance and grounds supplies and equipment.
• Creates an annual department budget, as well as long-term budgetary planning in collaboration with the Business Office for district wide capital project needs.
• Serves as a member of the District’s Administrative team, supporting the management, development and implementation of the District-wide plans, policies and procedures. 
• Develops and maintains files for all buildings, including blueprints, plans, specifications, contracts, bids and other pertinent information relative to building construction, maintenance and operation.
• Oversees building security measures through proper documentation and distribution of external keys, electronic access systems, and other technology-related internal and external security systems in partnership with the Technology Department. 
• Supervises and inspects work performed by outside contractors and verifies that the contract terms have been fulfilled.
• Establishes safety standards and procedures to comply with federal, state and local regulations, including on-going safety-related training.
• Attend School Board meetings as needed, to professionally address the Board regarding facilities, maintenance and operations activities for the District.
• Actively participates in Facility Committee meetings through the Board of Directors. 
• Approves and submits payroll and other vouchers to the appropriate department for processing.
• Enforces and follows policies, rules and procedures of the school district.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
COMPETENCIES
• Highly Organized
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Project Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Leadership
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• 12 month non-certified position
• Compensation as per the District’s Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan
EVALUATION
 
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent in accordance with District guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
• Yes





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Openings as of 4/4/2025
Administration

Anticipated High School Principal

JobID: 1541

Position Type:
  Administration/Principal


Date Posted:
  4/1/2025


Location:
  Shippensburg Area Senior High School


Closing Date:
  04/15/2025


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QUALIFICATIONS
• Pennsylvania Principal’s Certificate
• Five years’ successful teaching experience; prior administrative experience preferred
• Motor vehicle Operator’s License or ability to provide own transportation
• All pre-employment requisites as deemed necessary
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
 JOB GOAL
 
The secondary principal coordinates, directs, supervises and plans with the professional and support staff in order to implement District policies and programs which ensure effective and efficient learning for all students in a positive school climate. He/she should possess strong organizational, interpersonal and managerial skills, as well as a strong understanding of the developmental states of children and procedures for curriculum implementation. This is a line position with reporting authority directly to the Superintendent, with a staff relationship to the Assistant Superintendent and the Business Administrator.
 
 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
• Direct – All professional, office and instruction support service staff assigned to building; also, the Assistant Principals and Athletic Director.
• Indirect – All maintenance and food service support service staff assigned to building. 
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Plans, directs, supervises and assesses activities that promote effective programs of study and student management that meet the needs of all students while striving for maximum achievement.
• Oversees and coordinates professional and support service staff so that an effective team is established which works toward a unified goal of an effective program in a positive atmosphere within a safe, attractive, physical plant.
• Develops a flexible schedule which enables students to meet core course requirements as well as pursue individual aspirations.
• Coordinates extracurricular and interscholastic activities, including PIAA regulations that enhance the school program
• Facilitates positive parent/school/community relations through a variety of activities and home/school communications.
• Actively recruits, interviews, recommends and orients (induct) new professional and support service staff. An integral part of this function is continuous in-service to help enhance job performance
• Develops an effective budget, based on District policies, that reflects not only the needs of students and staff, but also efficient inventory and ordering of materials.
• Supervises observes and evaluates all professional and designated support service staff.
• Determines appropriate areas of responsibility to be delegated to professional and support staff.  Inherent in this is the need to maintain a continued, open line of communication that keeps the principal and staff informed and abreast of all matters
• Collaborates with Assistant Principals on discipline issues.
SECONDARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Communicates with parents/teachers who have individual requests and needs.
• Assumes supervisory responsibilities (hall duty, class coverage, bus/lunch duty), as needed.
• Distributes supplies and equipment.
• Attends meetings at a district, building and grade level, as well as committee and parent meetings.
• Reports and documents records and reports as well as verifies various forms (payroll, absence, etc.).
• Develops monthly, weekly written communications.
• Understands and complies with Federal, state and local regulations governing the public school entity.
• Coordinates after-school activities that enhance the school program.
• Develops a schedule, which enables students to meet state mandated subjects/programs.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the District Superintendent or his designee. 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
SPECIFIC SKILLS:
• Must possess leadership skills
• Must possess communication skills
• Must possess management and organizational skills
• Must possess problem solving skills
• Must possess technology proficiencies 
COMPETENCIES
• Organization
• Written/Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
• 12-month position
• Compensation as per the District’s Act 93 Administrative Compensation Plan





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