Lower Merion School District
Assistant Principal - Middle School
Description
Lower Merion School District is seeking to fill a key leadership role within its administration: Assistant Principal of Black Rock Middle School. Black Rock is a brand-new construction middle school which will open in the fall of 2022 with students grades 5-8. This is a 216-day position. Competitive salary and benefits as part of the LMOSA (Act 93) group.
The Assistant Principal will assist 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.
LMSD seeks a candidate for this position with the following qualifications:
• 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.
Essential Job Functions include:
• 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.
• 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. 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 high 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.
Additional Qualifications and 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.
About Lower Merion School District: LMSD is committed to providing the finest public education available, anywhere. The District is committed to excellence and continuous improvement; the District strives to ensure that all students achieve their highest level of critical thinking and creativity, that they value themselves and the diversity of others, and that they are knowledgeable, contributing citizens capable of excelling in a rapidly changing world. This is accomplished by individuals engaging in innovative, active experiences tailored to myriad ways of learning and in partnership with our
community. The Office of Curriculum and Instruction, in collaboration with the entire District Administrative team and in accordance to the District’s strategic plan, strives to fulfill the District’s vision for its students.
LMSD values diversity in the workplace and has a firm commitment to equal opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process. We seek to recruit, develop and retain highly qualified and diverse individuals. In addition to competitive compensation, we provide a comprehensive benefit program, and administer these benefits with a high level of service to support our staff. Check out our website to learn more about the District's commitment to inclusivity and belonging. https://www.lmsd.org/aboutlmsd/inclusivity.
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 gordonk@lmsd.org.
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