Assistant Principal - Middle School; Anticipated

Middle School Assistant Principal (Act 93)

Are you an energetic leader who can seamlessly pivot from an Act 13 teacher evaluation to a bustling middle school cafeteria, all while keeping student growth at the center? Hanover Public School District is seeking a dynamic, highly organized middle school assistant principal to champion a safe, positive, and vibrant school culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the unique energy of grades 5-8, we want you on our team!

The Role at a Glance:

• Student Culture & Discipline:
  Serve as the primary leader for student behavior, balancing firm, equitable accountability with proactive PBIS and restorative practices.
• Attendance Intervention:
  Monitor attendance and oversee student attendance improvement plans in compliance with PA Act 138.
• Staff Evaluation:
  Act as a key instructional leader, evaluating approximately 50% of professional staff (Danielson Framework) and the majority of the building's support staff.
• Athletics &
  
  Activities:
  
  Direct the middle school sports and extracurricular programs, ensuring student eligibility and providing administrative coverage at events.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Valid Pennsylvania Principal K-12 Certification.
• 35 years of successful public school teaching experience (middle school experience preferred).
• All required clean PA Clearances (Acts 34, 151, 114, 168).
• Deep familiarity with PA Act 13 (Educator Effectiveness) and PA Safe Schools reporting.
• An approachable, visible leadership style and a sense of humor.

About Us:

Hanover Public School District is committed to excellence in education by nurturing, challenging, and inspiring all students to achieve their full potential and to become productive citizens in a global community. Our core beliefs include:

• We believe that all students are unique and that individual differences must be cherished.
• We believe in the academic, social, emotional, physical, and cultural development of all students.
• We believe that it is the responsibility of all members of the school community to create a learning environment that exemplifies excellence in education.
• We believe that all students must develop effective critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological skills in order to be successful in a constantly changing society.
• We believe that the commitment to continuous professional development is essential to ensuring a quality educational program.
• We believe that district resources must support quality educational programs and initiatives.
• We are a supportive administrative team dedicated to helping young adolescents thrive. Join us!

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