Assistant Principal, High School

Assistant Principal, High School
Brandywine Heights Area School District - Berks County, PA

JOIN OUR TEAM!  The Brandywine Heights Area School District (Berks County, PA) is currently accepting applications for a High School Assistant Principal.  BHASD is seeking candidates with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.  Knowledge of budgeting, handling discipline, assessment, and data driven instruction is required. The successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, community relations, staff supervision, overall management of building operations and collaboration with administrative colleagues. A focus on school safety is preferred. 

QUALIFICATIONS: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills, and/or ability necessary.

Eligible for or hold an active Pennsylvania Principal certification. 

Master's degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field.

Five (5) years of successful experience in public education as a teacher or administrator necessary, including elementary or secondary school instruction. 

Effective decision-making skills are significant to the job, affecting a large segment of the organization, students, teachers, and parents. 

Candidate must possess good moral character and demonstrate leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with pupils, teachers, and parents. 

Candidate must have strong working knowledge in the use of word processing, database, IEP software, office equipment, and presentation software. 

Prior assistant principal or supervisory experience is preferred. 

Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record. 

Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements as well as all other applicable state training and certifications. 

Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment. 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal; Superintendent

SUPERVISES: Office Staff; Professional Staff in Building 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee must have the ability to perform the following essential functions on a timely basis with or without reasonable accommodations.  

Students

Assist in the development of a unified vision for student success based upon the District Mission and Vision.

Attendance and service as the Local Education Agency (LEA) at Individualized Education. Plan (IEP) Meetings and Gifted Individualized Education Plan (GIEP).

Facilitate an ideal learning environment by assisting the principal in the management of instruction,  technology, and student services.

Supervises extra-curricular activities and evening events.

Assist families and facilitate solutions to student services issues.

Assist in the coordination  and implementation of all school functions. 

Implement an Intervention Plan for students not meeting attendance and academic expectations, with a focus on attendance.

Assist with coordination of student assessments (Keystone/AP).

Collaborate with other school districts to encourage an exchange of knowledge and resources.

Attend conferences pertinent to online learning with the supervisor's approval.

Assist in the organization of district commencement and graduation exercises at the culmination of the school year.

Work in conjunction with the internship coordinator to provide student opportunities for students to participate in internship and co-op programs.

Review and utilize policy to help guide decisions regarding staff, student discipline and programming.

Assist in the coordination of campus programming for students.

Oversee attendance and truancy issues to work with students and families.

Assist and oversee student discipline conversations.

Assist in the development of student schedules.

Staff Development/Instruction/Technology 

Supervise and support building-level instructional technology coach district-wide by routinely sharing instructional coaching strategies, technology standards, and tools for instructional use.

Assist teachers in their professional growth and development, research, and planning.

Observe and evaluate teachers and staff members through the Differentiated Supervision model based upon PDE Guidance and Best practices of Instruction.

Assist in the hiring of  necessary and qualified faculty to support instructional programming.

Assist the principal in the facilitation of faculty meetings and professional development opportunities for staff.

Participate in committees and programs. 

 District Level

Collaborate with the Virtual Academy to promote personalized opportunities for students.

District Safety Committee member  - Participate in monthly meetings. 

Share data analysis responsibilities with other building Assistant Principals. 

Coordinator of the District's Threat Assessment Team.

Serve as District Safety and Security Coordinator.

Prepare the district's safety plan and Safe Schools reporting each year with the Pennsylvania state police.

Professional Development Planning Committee - Help plan the District's annual professional development schedule.

Technology Committee - Help with emerging technologies district-wide.

Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Terms of Employment
Full time, 12-month position. Work schedule and other conditions of employment in accordance with Act 93 Administrative Agreement.

Estimated Start Date: This position begins immediately pending completion of pre-employment requirements and School Board approval.

Salary/Benefits:
Salary according to the current Act 93 Agreement. The base starting salary is $72,000; actual salary commensurate with education and experience. 
Brandywine Heights Area School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Personal/Sick/Vacation Days, PSERS Retirement and more.

Estimated Start Date: This position begins immediately pending completion of pre-employment requirements and School Board approval.

To be considered, candidates must submit an application online via the district employment website: https://www.applitrack.com/bhasd/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1

Or visit www.bhasd.org and click on Employment.

Application Deadline: October 9, 2024

STUDENTS FIRST: Empower & Inspire to Reach New Heights

The Brandywine Heights Area School District serves nearly 1,250 students in grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade at three school sites. The District services students and families living in four municipalities: the Borough of Topton and the townships of District, Longswamp, and Rockland. The employees of Brandywine Heights Area School District play an important role in providing our students with a well-rounded educational foundation that supports their academic, physical, and social emotional growth. Our staff is committed to creating a culture that fosters a trusting, collaborative, and equitable learning environment for all members of the school community.  

Check out our Promotional Video to see how BHASD staff and students reach #newHEIGHTS every day!

The Brandywine Heights Area School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational/Service Organization.