Visionary School Leader for Student Success

Reading School District; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Reading School District is seeking an RSAA Act 93 Administrative/Supervisory Principal to lead the central middle school's instructional program, culture, and operations. You will work with the Assistant Superintendent to ensure policy adherence, equity, and high student achievement.

Qualifications include a Master's degree, 5+ years teaching, and 3 years supervisory experience, with strong leadership and communication skills in an urban setting.

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.
• Experience and expertise in office technologies, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google applications, and the ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Strong verbal, written, and overall communication skills.
• Proven planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proven track record of integrity, good moral character, flexibility, adaptability, good judgment, initiative, dependability, effective time management, and even-temperedness.
• Strong interpersonal skills evidencing the ability to effectively interact with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.

Responsibilities

• Creates, leads, and monitors a positive school culture with high expectations.
• Implements instructional program in line with district policies and procedures.
• Leads school improvement planning and monitors progress to fruition.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary problem-solving teams and follows up.
• Ensures compliance with policies for students, staff, and visitors.
• Collaborates with central office for consistent program implementation across the district.
• Oversees safety, security, and crisis response planning.
• Provides leadership and professional development for building personnel.
• Manages budget and inventory for building operations and supplies.

Education

Master's degree

Teaching experience

Administrative certification

Job description

The Reading School District is seeking an RSAA Act 93 Administrative/Supervisory Principal to lead the central middle school's instructional program, culture, and operations. You will work with the Assistant Superintendent to ensure policy adherence, equity, and high student achievement.

Qualifications include a Master's degree, 5+ years teaching, and 3 years supervisory experience, with strong leadership and communication skills in an urban setting.