High School Assistant Principal

Position Type:
Educational Administration/High School Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
10/30/2023
Location:
Southern Lehigh High School
Closing Date:
11/17/2023Position:Assistant Principal - Southern Lehigh High School
Status: Full-time
Classification: Administration (ACT 93)
The Southern Lehigh School District is seeking an individual to join our administrative team as an Assistant Principal at Southern Lehigh High School. The start date is immediate/negotiable and applications will be reviwed on a rolling basis until Friday, November 10, 2023.
Purpose/Objective:
Assist in providing effective leadership for the instructional program of the High School and assist in the management of those activities which contribute to effectiveness of the District's educational program. The Assistant Principal handles student discipline, scheduling management, and serves as the coordinator of school-wide safety. The Assistant Principal supports the Principal in the supervision and evaluation of teachers and provides strategic planning support to the school and district.
Education and Experience:

• Valid and Active Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Certification in School Administration PK-12 or Secondary Principal
• Master's degree in educational related field required
• Minimum five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience at the secondary level preferred or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Provides assistance to leadership of the instructional program in the building consistent with District policies, procedures, and programs and assists in the communication of Board policies, District practices and directives from the High School Principal to staff.
• Assists in the preparation of reports relating to attendance, discipline, enrollment, inventory, requisitions, supervisory activities, recruitment, conferences, EOY Violence report and other matters as required by the Principal.
• Assists in the recruitment process of building professional and support staff appointments.
• Assists in the explanation, definition, and interpretation of the school's activities and accomplishments to community and other groups whenever appropriate.
• Assists in the administration of the school code of conduct; with the High School Principal, provides for the safety of all students and personnel engaged in the school program.
• Assists in the administration of disciplinary action as needed. The Assistant Principal may assist in the administration of alternative student placement programs, truancy issues, disciplinary code evaluation, student transportation and other needs as required.
• Assists in the evaluation and direction of teachers in the improvement of their teaching techniques including classroom management, teaching methods, assessments methods and techniques, use of guidance information, management of teaching supplies, utilization of space, programming, and utilization of the school human and material resources.
• Assists in the planning of building inservice educational programs for teachers and planning for district-wide inservice programs. Assists the Principal in the assurance of proper and appropriate teacher certification for all instructional activity. Assists in the exploration of opportunities for the use of technology in classrooms and instructional situations.
• Assists in planning for staff utilization consistent with district policies, procedures, and programs. Involves staff members in developing building procedures.
• Participates in district planning and goals as a member of the Administrative team.
• Assists in the inspection of the condition of buildings and grounds and reports as needed.
• Assists in the orientation of new professional staff members as well as incoming students.
• Assists Principal in oversight and coordination of field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge with and experience in educational programming, teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction and professional development.
• Knowledge of and experience with supervisory methods and practices in the areas leadership and instructional frameworks; specifically the Educator Effectiveness Framework and the Danielson Instructional Framework.
• Knowledge of and experience with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and emerging practices pertaining to assigned responsibilities, including School Code and current issues and trends in education.
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others.
• Executive functioning skills such as the ability to properly plan, organize, analyze, manage time, establish goals and prioritize tasks, maintain accurate records, recall information, regulate emotions and demonstrate mental flexibility by adjusting thinking or approach when presented with new information or circumstances.
• Exemplary skills in written and oral language with the ability to communicate respectfully, clearly and concisely by telephone, in person, and in written form.
• Demonstrated literacy using a variety of technology and business office software products such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate (read, write, speak) and comprehend the English language to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to be at work during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, and at other times as may be required by the position.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift and reach.
• Repetitive motion of the hands including both fine and gross motor dexterity to manipulate a computer keyboard and when performing routine tasks such as filing.
• Must be able to lift/carry a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Ability to independently ambulate or navigate in and around school buildings and office areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.

Certification Maintenance & Licenses:

• Active, valid and appropriate Pennsylvania Department of Education certificated administrative credential.
• Must maintain PDE certification by complying with all state educational requirements, i.e. PIL/ ACT 45.
• Valid PA Driver's License for independent travel preferred.

Work Environment:

• Normal office and school environments. Travel throughout the District and IU21 service area as well as occasional national or statewide travel as required.

Location:
Southern Lehigh School District is located approximately 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 15 minutes south of Allentown. Southern Lehigh is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a passion for learning.
Please complete an online application at www:slsd.org, Employment, Job Postings and attach supporting documentation (resume and recommendation letters). Prospective applicants must be prepared to submit PDE certification and required background checks that are valid no more than one year from the date of issue.
Application Deadline: November 17, 2023
This posting may be closed or removed at any time.
Southern Lehigh School District shall not discriminate in their educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. For further information, contact: Title IX Officer, Southern Lehigh School District, 5775 Main Street, Center Valley, PA 18034.