Elementary School Principal

Elementary School Principal

JobID: 459

Position Type:
  Leadership/Principal


Date Posted:
  10/6/2026


Location:
  Leadership


Date Available:
  11/09/2026


Closing Date:
  10/20/2026


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Insight PA believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
 
The mission of Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

The Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader responsible for advancing student achievement and success, strengthening instructional practices, developing school leaders and educators, and ensuring effective school operations. This position establishes and maintains a positive school culture, directs continuous improvement efforts, ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies, and fosters collaboration among students, families, educators, and school leaders. The Principal is accountable for schoolwide performance, instructional quality, and the effective implementation of organizational priorities to create an engaging, equitable, and high-performing virtual learning environment.
 
This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school. 
 
Residency Requirement: Resident of Pennsylvania; residents of other states will be considered on a case by case basis.
 
Salary range: $115,000-$130,000 base salary
 
Essential Functions 
• Leads the instructional and operational functions of the school while establishing a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and high expectations for student success.
• Directs the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of school improvement initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, strategic goals, and student achievement outcomes.
• Ensures schoolwide compliance with federal, state, and local laws, board policies, organizational procedures, and accountability requirements.
• Establishes schoolwide performance expectations and utilizes student, educator, and operational data to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement and informed decision-making.
• Oversees school operations, including scheduling, staffing assignments, student records, safety procedures, crisis response, and other administrative functions to ensure organizational effectiveness.
• Provides instructional leadership by overseeing the implementation of rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and collaborating with instructional leaders to strengthen teaching practices, intervention systems, and academic supports.
• Monitors and evaluates instructional quality through classroom observations, coaching conversations, performance evaluations, and actionable feedback to improve educator effectiveness and student learning.
• Analyzes student achievement, assessment, attendance, engagement, and instructional data to establish improvement priorities, monitor progress, and ensure accountability for student outcomes.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of curriculum resources, instructional programs, and state assessment implementation in collaboration with academic departments to ensure alignment with organizational expectations and state standards.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners while addressing escalated concerns, strengthening communication, and fostering shared responsibility for student success.
• Oversees the implementation and effectiveness of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), student intervention processes, attendance initiatives, and student success planning to ensure timely and appropriate responses to student needs.
• Collaborates with Student Services, Special Education, academic departments, and cross-functional teams to coordinate academic, behavioral, and specialized supports and ensure equitable access to educational programming.
• Ensures compliance with requirements related to special education, English learner services, student records, state assessments, and other federal and state programs in collaboration with designated departmental leaders.
• Directs the completion and maintenance of required documentation and oversees school-level participation in audits, monitoring activities, accreditation efforts, and continuous improvement processes.
• Evaluates staffing, scheduling, and resource needs; contributes to budget development; and recommends resource allocations that support instructional priorities and responsible fiscal management.
• Completes all required professional development, Pennsylvania Department of Education training.

• Performs additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

   
Supervisory Responsibilities 
• The Principal has regular supervisory responsibilities, including the supervision of Assistant Principals, classroom teachers, and assigned school personnel. The Principal is responsible for establishing performance expectations, developing leadership capacity, evaluating effectiveness, and ensuring accountability for schoolwide instructional and operational outcomes.

• The Principal carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating performance; recognizing accomplishments; addressing performance concerns; implementing disciplinary action when appropriate; and resolving complaints and personnel matters.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications 
• Master's degree AND Five (5) years of educational experience OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience
• All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel. 
 
Minimum Required Skill Set 
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database

• Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

   
Preferred Qualifications 
• Previous experience as an online educator 

• Previous administrative experience

   
Certificates and Licenses 
• PA Principal Certification
 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• This is a home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).
• Supports organizational priorities by participating in required in-person meetings and activities, including state testing, wellness checks, home visits, student and family engagement activities, community events, professional development, and other school-sponsored initiatives as assigned.
 
Job Performance Requirements 
The mental and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to "dial" a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
• Ability to physically lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports with clarity.
• Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
• Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
 
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.
 
Insight PA Cyber Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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Master's degree and five years of educational experience or equivalent; PA Principal Certification, PDE clearances, administrative experience, technology proficiency, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• leading instruction
• overseeing operations
• supervising personnel

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Platforms, Zoom, student information system

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania, United States
• Salary: USD 115,000 – 130,000 / year
• Languages: English

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement

About Insight PA Cyber Charter School

A cyber charter school providing personalized, data-driven education for students through a virtual learning environment. — Industry: Education