Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Assistant/Associate Principal

Date Posted:
6/25/2026

Location:
POLYTECH High School

Date Available:
As Soon As Possible

Closing Date:
07/14/2026

District:
POLYTECH School District
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POLYTECH School District is now accepting applications for:

Assistant Principal

Closing Date for Application: July 14, 2026

Date of Employment: As Soon As Possible

POLYTECH School District is seeking experienced, energetic candidates with strong interpersonal skills to join our POLYTECH High School Team for providing leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible educational programs and services for our POLYTECH students and entire school-community. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual passionate about educational excellence and student success.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal with the general administration, supervision and leadership of the school.
• Play an integral role in managing day-to-day school operations and supervising student activities throughout the day.
• Provide educational leadership that aligns with the school mission, vision, and foundational priorities.
• Foster respectful and encouraging relationships with and among all students, families, and staff - establish and maintain effective and positive relationships with all stakeholders of the school-community.
• Consistently inspire excellence and foster a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Exhibit the highest degree of professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for career-technical attainment, academic performance, and school culture.
• Implement effective strategies and supports for promoting student learning, achievement, and readiness for both postsecondary employment (career) and education (college and further training) opportunities.
• Engage in special education and 504 processes, regulations, laws, services, and strategies to best support diverse learners for success within an inclusive school environment.
• Supervise and evaluate teachers, specialists, and support staff, providing feedback and support to enhance practices and professional growth.
• Design, implement, manage, and oversee instructional, operational, and educational activities, supports, and programs.
• Regularly analyze student data to identify student needs, provide necessary student supports, and implement program and school improvements.
• Effectively collaborate with community and business-industry partners and utilize resources to promote student success and postsecondary readiness as well as support career-technical and academic programs.
• Apply equity as it pertains to the school environment and best serving students and the school-community.
• Demonstrate exemplary communication skills - routinely interact clearly and professionally.
• Must regularly attend and participate in school activities, events, and meetings during and after school hours.
• Implement Board policies and administrative regulations relating to the school.
• Perform all duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal and Superintendent - final performance responsibilities will be determined based on skills and abilities of the successful candidate.

Essential Qualifications:

Education:

Licensure and Certification: Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware School Principal/Assistant Principal certification:

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
• High school educator experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated successful school and/or teacher leadership experience, preferably at the secondary level.
• Proven commitment to professionalism, ethical behavior, and high standards of excellence.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and the community.
• Successful work relative to educational programs, student development, and postsecondary readiness.
• Facilitated or assisted with fostering a positive, inclusive school culture.

Terms of Employment:

• This is a full-time, twelve-month position.
• This position reports to the Principal.
• Successful completion of Criminal Background Check, TB Test, Health Physical, and Child Protection Registry Clearance must be completed prior to start of employment.
• Salary will be calculated in accordance with the verified educational level and work experience of the selected candidate and in accordance with the district's salary scale.
• Direct deposit of payroll checks is mandatory, and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Application Requirements:

External Applicants

External applicants must complete the online external application and upload a letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) current letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.

Internal Applicants

Current POLYTECH employees must complete the online internal application to submit letter of interest, resume or curriculum vitae, and three (3) current letters of professional reference that are dated within the last year or the application will be considered incomplete.

Applicant will need to email Dr. LaTonya Pierce at View email address on click.appcast.io to confirm application has been received. Incomplete applications will not be processed.