Head of School — Data-Driven Leader for Student Success

FIA NOW Employment Solutions; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

FIA NOW Employment Solutions seeks a Head of School to lead a community-based K-12 school in Allentown, PA. The role reports to the Board of Trustees and drives academics, people, operations, finances, and community relationships with student outcomes at the center.

The candidate will set a clear academic vision, strengthen instruction using data, and hire and develop leaders and teachers while maintaining a safe, student-centered culture in a fiscally sound organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated K-12 leadership experience with responsibility for improving student outcomes and school performance.
• Experience leading principals, senior leaders, or a school or education organization.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, student support, and school culture.
• Experience overseeing budgets, staffing, operations, compliance, and organizational decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear K-12 academic vision and measurable priorities for student achievement and readiness after high school.
• Strengthen instruction and use data to guide continuous improvement across grade levels.
• Hire, develop, and retain strong school leaders, teachers, and staff.
• Build a safe, accountable, and student-centered school culture.
• Oversee finances, staffing, operations, compliance, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Partner effectively with the Board of Trustees and provide clear reporting on school performance and priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with students, families, employees, and community partners.

Skills

K-12 Leadership

Board governance

Curriculum understanding

Budget & operations

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Job description

FIA NOW Employment Solutions seeks a Head of School to lead a community-based K-12 school in Allentown, PA. The role reports to the Board of Trustees and drives academics, people, operations, finances, and community relationships with student outcomes at the center.

The candidate will set a clear academic vision, strengthen instruction using data, and hire and develop leaders and teachers while maintaining a safe, student-centered culture in a fiscally sound organization.