Lower Merion School District
High School Principal
Description
Lower Merion School District is seeking to fill a key leadership role within its administration: Principal of Lower Merion High School. The responsibilities of the High School Principal primarily involve being the instructional and organizational leader for Lower Merion High School, which is one of the District's two high schools. This is a 12-month, LMOSA ("Act 93") position. Competitive salary and benefits. 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.
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.
Prior experience as a Building Administrator required; 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; Doctorate preferred.
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 and 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.
Essential Job Functions include:
Responsible for overseeing student achievement.
Monitor academic programs to ensure they meet or exceed student academic, social and emotional goals.
Provide general supervision and educational direction for all staff members.
Be responsible for the formal evaluation of all staff members.
Serve as a leader in the establishment of a positive building climate for staff members and students.
Serve as a resource person with ultimate responsibility to resolve problems involving staff, students, parents and the community.
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.
Plan and attend and sometimes preside over meetings with staff on various tasks, projects and departmental/curricular areas.
Work with the Operations Department related to the needs of the physical plant, ensuring that general maintenance, cleaning and cafeteria operation, building/renovation projects are coordinated and completed as planned.
Prepare the master schedule and coordinates curriculum planning, writing and implementation.
Meet and effectively communicate with parents and parental groups and occasionally represents the School District to other outside groups.
Perform various administrative tasks such as completing various internal and external reports and reading and writing correspondence. Be responsible for building budget preparation and spending as well as for preparing equipment and supply requisitions under established guidelines.
Be responsible for student discipline, ensuring consistency with District policy and guidelines. Attend building events as necessary.
Oversee athletics and activities through the Director of Athletics and Student Activities.
Assist in the selection, retention, and assignment of all building personnel.
Keep abreast of successful instructional strategies and effective practices; Cultivate professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Perform other work as assigned by the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, or designee.
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 entire District Administrative team strives to fulfill the District’s vision for its students, in accordance with the District’s strategic plan.
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. The District maintains ongoing initiatives to address equity in the workplace and in the classroom and is dedicated to providing a safe workplace for all employees. Check out our website to learn more about the District's commitment to inclusivity and belonging. https://www.lmsd.org/about-lmsd/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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