Assistant Principal - Middle School

Lower Merion School District; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district in Bala Cynwyd seeks an Assistant Principal to oversee school operations and staff supervision. The role involves curriculum development, budget management, and enhancing educational programs. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills while fostering a positive school climate.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PA Certificate as Principal or eligible out-of-state certification.
• At least five years of teaching experience required.
• Experience as a Building Administrator preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the principal in evaluating and supervising staff.
• Develop and implement the curriculum and master schedule.
• Supervise school discipline and counseling programs.

Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Communication

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

PA Certificate as Principal

Master’s degree

Five (5) years of teaching experience

Job description

Lower Merion School District is hiring anAssistant Principal atBala Cynwyd MiddleSchool.

This is a 216-day Act 93 position subject to the LMOSA (Act 93) Agreement. Salary determined based on experience and related criteria.

Job Responsibilities:

Assists the principal in the operation of the school, including responsibility for: evaluation and supervision of staff, curriculum development; scheduling of students; staff development; maintenance of school plant; supervision of extra-curricular and athletic activities; preparation of school budget; supervision of school discipline and counseling; implementation of special education programs; orientation of new personnel; public relations. To this end, the primary duties of the Assistant Principal are as follows:

• Supervise and evaluate staff, both formal and informal, professional and supportive; may be responsible for a department.
• Be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and recommendations for improvements.
• Develop and implements the master schedule; supervises course selections for students.
• Provide for sustained, job-embedded professional learning for staff to include design/facilitation of profession learning sessions, facilitation of team/department meetings, observation of classroom instruction and communication of feedback, announcement of conferences, distribution of articles, and leadership of school-level committees.
• Assist with maintenance of the school plant through the supervision of the custodial staff and serves as liaison with the Operations Department.
• Supervise various educational programs, including assemblies, special events, extra-curricular and athletic activities.
• Assist the building principal to prepare and administer portions of the school budget; processes budgetary requests and monitors expenditures for internal accounts.
• Supervise school discipline and counseling programs which requires working with staff, students, and parents.
• Work with parents, students, teachers and staff to implement policies and guidelines for special education programs.
• Assist with the recruitment, hiring, retention and assignment of staff; provides orientation, in-service training and review of policy and procedures.
• In conjunction with the building principal, implement a public relations program through the maintenance of a school social media account presence, writing of articles, newsletters, design of school brochures and handbooks and serves as District representative to various District and community committees/groups.
• Serve as a key team member in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives related to school operations, staffing, instruction, and all other relevant functions.
• Serve as a leader in the establishment of a positive building climate for staff members and students.
• Serve as Principal in the absence of the Principal, if so designated.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, administrators and community members.
• Must demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence; must be empathetic.
• Must be able to analyze complex situations.
• Able to focus on many tasks or issues at the same time and for extended periods of time.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to maintain emotional control under stress and/or in controversial and/or confrontational situations, frequently in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to sit; stand; walk up to at least 7 hours/day.
• Occasionally bend, kneel, squat, use hands and fingers for repetitive motion; climb stairs.
• Must be able to drive to and from multiple locations in the District.

Education, Experience, and Licensing:

• PA Certificate as Principal (Secondary or K-12) or comparable Out-of-State Certificate with eligibility to convert to PA Certification.
• At least five (5) years of teaching experience
• Prior experience as a Building Administrator preferred
• Experience at the Secondary level preferred
• Demonstrated success as instructional leader
• Knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment and PA Standards
• Strong interpersonal skills with outstanding ability to communicate with students, staff, administrators, parents/guardians and community members
• Master’s degree required.
• Experience as a special education teacher or supervisor is preferred for this position.

This posting may be closed at any time, in the discretion of LMSD.

The District strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race; color; creed; religion; sex; age; national origin; ethnicity; marital status; sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity; honorably discharged veteran or military status; the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability; or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Please contact Kyra Gordon for accommodation requests at [e-mail].