Assistant Principal, Middle School

Position Overview

• Position Type: RSAA Act 93 Administrative/Supervisory Positions/ Assistant Principal
• Location: Reading School District

Position Title: Assistant Principal

Classification: RSAA

Range: High School / Middle School at Range 5, Elementary at Range 6

Reports To: Building Principal

Position Goal: Increase student achievement by engaging in the following supervisory responsibilities.

• Supervises all professional and support staff as assigned.

Education: Appropriate Master's Degree required; minimum five years teaching experience preferred.

Experience: Demonstrated leadership ability and knowledge in instructional best practices required. Experience teaching at the level of the position is preferred but not required.

Qualifications: Past experience with instructional coaching, professional development delivery, and district or building committee involvement; strong preference for urban environment experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: PA Teaching Certificate; PA Administrative Certification – K‑12 Principal (or appropriate level K‑6 or 7‑12 Principal Certification).

• Possess deep knowledge of best practices, current instructional programs, and content to make professional judgments on instruction.
• Observe and evaluate professional staff accurately, consistently, and based on evidence, aligning with the district’s philosophy, mission, and goals.

• Manage, interpret, and utilize data to organize differentiated groups and address all students’ individual academic needs in collaboration with the leadership team.

• Provide strategies and activities that support instruction in core curriculum.
• Facilitate high‑quality professional development, including turnaround training, working with staff individually or in teams to refine knowledge and skills based on district and school data.
• Offer small group or individual support following professional development.
• Identify teaching and learning needs and barriers by analyzing student data and implementing problem‑solving actions with teachers.
• Demonstrate instructional leadership to facilitate meetings focused on student achievement.
• Instruct teachers in using data for instructional planning that positively impacts student achievement.

• Participate in professional development that enhances instructional practice and student achievement.
• Establish a professional rapport with staff built on mutual respect.
• Display the highest ethical and professional behavior as a role model to teachers.
• Use effective interpersonal skills to communicate professionally with staff, students, and parents to build positive relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

• Conduct professional development and follow‑up support for the implementation of all programs or initiatives.
• Encourage teachers to effectively implement and integrate district programs and initiatives into daily instruction.
• Facilitate district‑level curriculum committees that develop a vertically aligned and standards‑based curriculum.
• Refine knowledge and skills through targeted professional development based on district and school data.

• Read, analyze, and interpret professional and technical journals, financial reports, governmental regulations, and legal documents.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from the public, staff, regulatory agencies, or community members.
• Write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information and respond to questions from professional staff, public groups, governmental agencies, and district administrators.
• Communicate effectively.

• Work with mathematical concepts and apply fractions, percentages, and financial concepts.

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret a variety of technical instructions.

• Use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
• Compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
• Organize office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
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