Assistant Principal - 214 Day

Lebanon School District; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, life, and vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lebanon School District in Lebanon, PA is seeking an Assistant Principal for the Junior High School to lead instructional practices, support student achievement, and advance district priorities. This 214-day administrative role partners with the principal, teachers, families, and staff to create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

You will conduct classroom observations, provide feedback, support curriculum alignment, and plan professional development.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Principal Certification is required.
• Master's degree required.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience.
• Three years of administrative or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in urban schools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement school improvement priorities aligned with district goals.
• Conduct classroom observations and teacher evaluations with timely, actionable feedback.
• Support curriculum implementation with consistency, rigor, and vertical alignment.
• Plan and coordinate professional development for staff.
• Monitor compliance with testing, special education, and district policies.
• Oversee student discipline, attendance, safety, and other operational duties.
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal.
• Provide coaching, feedback, modeling, and ongoing professional learning for staff.
• Act as principal in the absence of the regular principal.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, resources, transportation, facilities, and other operations.
• Coordinate and supervise guidance services and identify student needs requiring support.

Skills

Instructional leadership

Teacher coaching

Data-driven decisions

MTSS knowledge

Stakeholder comms

Education

Pennsylvania Principal Certification

Master's degree

Job description

Assistant Principal – Junior High School

We’re seeking a collaborative and visionary Assistant Principal to help lead the Junior High School and create a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and student success at Lebanon School District. In this role, you’ll partner with the principal, teachers, staff, students, and families to strengthen instructional practices, support student achievement, and advance school-wide priorities. This is a 214-day administrative position.

What Success Looks Like:

• Providing strong instructional leadership with a consistent classroom presence and high expectations for teaching and learning
• Coaching and supporting teachers in research-based instructional practices, differentiation, student engagement, and assessment
• Building a results-oriented, collaborative learning community focused on continuous improvement
• Using student and school data to identify needs, monitor progress, and improve outcomes
• Supporting the effective implementation of MTSS to address students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs
• Building strong relationships with diverse students, families, staff, and community stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• Pennsylvania Department of Education Principal Certification
• Master’s degree
• At least five years of successful teaching experience
• Three years of administrative or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in urban schools and a demonstrated understanding of educational best practices preferred

Your Impact:

As our Assistant Principal, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Partner with the principal and instructional staff to develop and implement school improvement priorities aligned with district goals
• Conduct classroom observations and teacher evaluations while providing timely, specific, and actionable feedback
• Support implementation of the Lebanon School District curriculum with consistency, rigor, and appropriate vertical alignment
• Help plan and implement professional development and professional growth opportunities for staff
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local requirements related to testing and special education
• Support student discipline, attendance, safety, and other operational responsibilities
• Supervise teachers and departments as assigned by the principal
• Support teachers through coaching, feedback, modeling, and professional learning
• Serve as principal in the absence of the regular principal
• Help manage scheduling, budgeting, resources, transportation, facilities, and other school operations
• Support the coordination and supervision of guidance services and identify student needs requiring additional support

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on education and experience (Act 93 Agreement)
• 214-day administrative position
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• • Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
• Collaborative leadership environment focused on instructional excellence and student success

Work Environment:

You’ll work in a dynamic school leadership environment requiring collaboration with students, families, teachers, administrators, and community stakeholders. The position involves classroom observations, staff supervision, student support, school operations, professional development, and participation in school improvement initiatives. Strong communication, organization, project management, and the ability to prioritize competing demands are essential.