Building Principal, Equity & School Excellence

Reading School District l Reading, Pa.; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District seeks a Building Principal to provide instructional leadership for a large urban school. The role oversees curriculum implementation, assessment, budget administration, safety, and community relations while supporting equity and student achievement.

Ideal candidate has a Master's degree, PA principal certification, and 3+ years supervisory experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a dynamic district environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Master’s Degree required.
• Minimum five years teaching experience preferred (also preferred at applicable grade level).
• Three (3) years building-level or related supervisory/administrator experience required.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge in instructional best practices is required.
• Experience working in urban environments and those that serve a large number of special education and ELL students is strongly preferred.
• Cultural sensitivity, competence, and a commitment to equity in all aspects of the educational process is a must.

Responsibilities

• Creates, leads, and monitors a positive school culture characterized by high expectations, belonging, respect, inclusion, equity, cultural responsiveness, and student voice.
• Effectively implements the instructional program in accordance with District policies, procedures, protocols, and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including, but not limited to: collaborating with district leadership to initiate, design, and implement programs to meet specific needs; assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum; scheduling of staff and students, etc.
• Leads the school-based leadership team in planning, implementation, and monitoring of the building's school improvement plan to ensure all elements are completed to fruition.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary problem-solving teams and ensures appropriate follow-up communication.
• Implements, with fidelity, policies, procedures, and protocols established for students, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Collaborates and works effectively as a member of the administrative team to ensure consistency across the District with regard to the implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees collaboration with appropriate Central Office personnel in all building operations and maintenance to ensure the safety and effective administration of the school plant.
• Lead implementation of curriculum standards and instructional best practices
• Analyze student performance data to guide instruction and intervention decisions
• Provides comprehensive supervision, leadership, coaching, evaluation, and professional development for building personnel to promote effective performance and professional growth.
• Addresses employee performance concerns, attendance, professional conduct, workplace expectations, and contractual matters in collaboration with district administration and human resources.
• Assists in the recommendation and development of a school-wide budget and then administers the same in accordance with District policy, procedure, and protocol.
• Ensures adequate inventory, security, and accountability for all building property and supplies.
• Maintains and controls the various local funds generated by student activities in accordance with District policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Subject to District-wide initiatives and programs, establishes and maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary to ensure due process rights of all students.
• Supervises and maintains all required physical and electronic records, including, but not limited to those associated with budget, purchasing, student records such as student attendance, progress, health, and discipline supervision, assessment, special programming.
• Oversees, coordinates, and/or attends school-sponsored activities, programs, functions, and athletic events.
• Prepares and oversees the preparation of all required reports; maintains required records; and ensures complete, accurate communication with Central Office administration on all matters impacting the school community.
• Provides leadership for building safety, security, emergency preparedness, and crisis response, including the implementation of district emergency procedures. Responds and manages building-level emergencies, crises, accidents, injuries, threats, safety concerns and other unforeseen circumstances as necessary.
• Cooperates with college and university officials regarding teacher training and preparation, along with finding ways to help students prepare for higher education.
• Works collaboratively with appropriate Central Office personnel and assumes ultimate responsibility for all school-related public relations and communications.Responds to and resolves parent /guardian concerns and facilitates appropriate communication among families, school personnel, and district administration.
• Maintains a positive, collaborative working relationship with the Board of Directors, District and school staff, and community agencies.
• Communicate regularly with parents/guardians regarding academic and behavioral matters
• Consistently represents the District in a positive and professional manner.
• Actively participates in and successfully completes required training, in-service programs, workshops, and meetings.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth and development and keeps abreast of changes and developments in the educational field.
• Adheres to all federal, state, and local laws, as well as District policies, procedures, and contractual obligations in areas of responsibility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-driven instruction

Educational equity

Education

Master's degree

PA Administrative Certification K-12 Principal

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Apps

Job description

The Reading School District seeks a Building Principal to provide instructional leadership for a large urban school. The role oversees curriculum implementation, assessment, budget administration, safety, and community relations while supporting equity and student achievement.

Ideal candidate has a Master's degree, PA principal certification, and 3+ years supervisory experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential in a dynamic district environment.