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Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs

Archbishop Wood High School 

655 York Road 

Warminster, PA 18974 

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of Catholic Education, seeks a dynamic, innovative, results-driven leader for Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs at Archbishop Wood High School. The position awaits the energetic, visionary leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education, exceptional leadership skills, and positive experience leading a high performing school. 

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in educational administration.

• Pennsylvania Principal Certification, preferred.

• Administrative or supervisory experience are desired where applicable. 

• Applicants to be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered, preferred. 

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

• Promotes the essential characteristics and fundamental values of a Catholic school. Advances a spirit conducive to prayer and study across the school community.

• Provides personal and visible leadership to all members of the learning community and seeks continuous school improvement in a student-centric environment.

• With the Principal, designs the academic program of the school ensuring program enhancement using the most current research and best practices available to education; provides for the teaching assignments of the teachers, requisitions instructional materials and equipment, and assists in the approving the master roster for the school.

• Works in an advisory and cooperative capacity with other members of the administration and the school minister.

• Holds ex-officio membership on boards and committees: Administrative Council, Academic Council, Discipline Board, Student Activities Advisory Board, Awards Committee, and Liturgy Committee.

• Directs, encourages, and supports the department chairs and media-library supervisor in fulfillment of their duties.

• Recommends to the Principal, after consultation with the school's Academic Council, policies on grading, promotion, honors, and other academic matters.

• Works with the academic departments on curriculum development and implementation.

• Designs the academic program of the school ensuring program enhancement using the most current research and best practices available to education; provides for the teaching assignments of the teachers, requisitions instructional materials and equipment, and approves the master roster for the school.

• Chairs the Academic Council.

• Oversees, in conjunction with the Principal, the professional growth and development of faculty members, and the in- service program designed to foster faculty professional growth and development.

• Organizes and directs the orientation of new faculty and the implementation of the school's induction program.

• Provides for the assignment of substitute teachers and the preparation, completion, and maintenance of faculty attendance records.

• Evaluates and authorizes, in conjunction with the Principal and in consultation with the department chair, requests for academic field trips.

• Supervises the general academic program and maintains dialogue with students, parents, and faculty in regard to the academic program.

• Develops the master schedule, supervises the use of faculty within the schedule, and organizes student schedules in conjunction with the Principal and in consultation with department chairs.

• Supervises the preparation, completion, and maintenance of student academic records and the distribution of all academic progress report.

• Prepares all testing schedules and assign proctors for semester examinations and archdiocesan standardized tests.

• Supervises the publication of the annual course description catalog and the revision of academic information in all school publications.

• Communicates with other schools regarding registration, scholastic record and appropriate placement for new or transferring students.

• Develops and implements, in conjunction with the Principal, policies and procedures for the admission and transfer of students.

• Prepares that portion of the budget pertaining to the Office of Academic Affairs. 

• Oversees, in conjunction with the Principal, the program for student retention in operation throughout the school year. 

• Participates in the evaluation of non-tenured and tenured teachers.

• Assumes responsibilities delegated by the Principal.

Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered.

Candidates interested in the position of Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs should send their cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and transcripts to Ms. Christine Jenkinson, Human Resources, Office of Catholic Education at cjenkinson@archphila.org. 

  Please note APAA-AW-25 in subject line. 

Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs

Archbishop Wood High School

655 York Road

Warminster, PA 18974

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of Catholic Education, seeks a dynamic, innovative, results-driven leader for Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs at Archbishop Wood High School. The position awaits the energetic, visionary leader who demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education, exceptional leadership skills, and positive experience leading a high performing school.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in educational administration.
• Pennsylvania Principal Certification, preferred.
• Administrative or supervisory experience are desired where applicable.
• Applicants to be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered, preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Duties):

• Promotes the essential characteristics and fundamental values of a Catholic school. Advances a spirit conducive to prayer and study across the school community.
• Provides personal and visible leadership to all members of the learning community and seeks continuous school improvement in a student-centric environment.
• With the Principal, designs the academic program of the school ensuring program enhancement using the most current research and best practices available to education; provides for the teaching assignments of the teachers, requisitions instructional materials and equipment, and assists in the approving the master roster for the school.
• Works in an advisory and cooperative capacity with other members of the administration and the school minister.
• Holds ex-officio membership on boards and committees: Administrative Council, Academic Council, Discipline Board, Student Activities Advisory Board, Awards Committee, and Liturgy Committee.
• Directs, encourages, and supports the department chairs and media-library supervisor in fulfillment of their duties.
• Recommends to the Principal, after consultation with the school's Academic Council, policies on grading, promotion, honors, and other academic matters.
• Works with the academic departments on curriculum development and implementation.
• Designs the academic program of the school ensuring program enhancement using the most current research and best practices available to education; provides for the teaching assignments of the teachers, requisitions instructional materials and equipment, and approves the master roster for the school.
• Chairs the Academic Council.
• Oversees, in conjunction with the Principal, the professional growth and development of faculty members, and the in- service program designed to foster faculty professional growth and development.
• Organizes and directs the orientation of new faculty and the implementation of the school's induction program.
• Provides for the assignment of substitute teachers and the preparation, completion, and maintenance of faculty attendance records.
• Evaluates and authorizes, in conjunction with the Principal and in consultation with the department chair, requests for academic field trips.
• Supervises the general academic program and maintains dialogue with students, parents, and faculty in regard to the academic program.
• Develops the master schedule, supervises the use of faculty within the schedule, and organizes student schedules in conjunction with the Principal and in consultation with department chairs.
• Supervises the preparation, completion, and maintenance of student academic records and the distribution of all academic progress report.
• Prepares all testing schedules and assign proctors for semester examinations and archdiocesan standardized tests.
• Supervises the publication of the annual course description catalog and the revision of academic information in all school publications.
• Communicates with other schools regarding registration, scholastic record and appropriate placement for new or transferring students.
• Develops and implements, in conjunction with the Principal, policies and procedures for the admission and transfer of students.
• Prepares that portion of the budget pertaining to the Office of Academic Affairs.
• Oversees, in conjunction with the Principal, the program for student retention in operation throughout the school year.
• Participates in the evaluation of non-tenured and tenured teachers.
• Assumes responsibilities delegated by the Principal.

Applicants must be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of the parish in which they are registered.

Candidates interested in the position of Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs should send their cover letter, salary requirements, resume, and transcripts to:

Ms. Christine Jenkinson, Human Resources, Office of Catholic Education at cjenkinson@archphila.org .

Please note APAA-AW-25 in subject line.

The deadline for application is August 18, 2025.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment Clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

 Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

PA required clearances, Safe Environment Clearances and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin. 

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings. For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions. In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. 

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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