Associate Principal for RHS Innovation Academy chez Reading School District
Reading School District · Reading, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Senior
- Bureau à Reading
- Position Type:
RSAA Act 93 Administrative/Supervisory Positions - Date Posted:
9/2/2025 - Location:
Reading High School Additional Information: Show/Hide - Promotes an inclusive vision for career pathways that integrates rigorous academics with high-quality work-based learning and industry-aligned credentials, setting clear, measurable goals for access, participation, and outcomes across all student groups, including those from historically underperforming backgrounds.
- Oversees the daily operations of the campus, ensuring a supportive, safe, and engaging school climate; implements evidence-based practices that strengthen relationships, belonging, and instructional rigor.
- Supports the implementation of school-wide policies, procedures, and initiatives aligned with district goals and in compliance with federal, state and local requirements; works in accordance with all collective bargaining agreements
- Actively collaborates and communicates with the High School Principal, the Career and Technology Center, Central Office and administrators in PreK-8 to ensure compliance and alignment with district-wide instructional programming.
- Serves as a member of the district-level Teaching and Learning Team, regularly attending meetings and collaborating with Central Office administrators to design, coordinate and evaluate PK-12 pathway programs of study aligned to state standards, local labor market needs, and evidence-based CTE/Career Readiness frameworks; shares artifacts and coaches feeder schools to build the PreK–12 pipeline.
- Provides instructional leadership and professional development to teachers and staff to enhance teaching and learning strategies with an emphasis on implementing effective project-based, inquiry-driven, and interdisciplinary instruction.
- Supervises and evaluates staff in a timely, fair and equitable manner following district procedures for formal evaluations, differentiated supervision and instructional walkthroughs, using the results to offer actionable feedback and professional learning opportunities to improve performance.
- Ensures the effective implementation of the curriculum and use of District-approved resources, including technology and digital learning tools to enhance education.
- Designs and implements systems to collect, monitor, communicate and respond to key college and career readiness metrics including, but not limited to: pathway enrollment/retention, course success, work-based learning placement/quality, dual enrollment credits, industry credentials, Act 158 measures, graduation, and post-secondary outcomes.
- Engages teachers and staff in data analysis cycles (attendance, on-track, course performance, progress toward credentials, etc) to identify learning gaps/barriers and drive timely Tier 1–3 supports to ensure academic success of all students.
- Ensures that core team protocols are followed to support all students in need of academic, behavioral, and/or attendance interventions through multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), Student Assistance Program (SAP) and/or other support systems.
- Develops and maintains partnerships with local employers, higher education institutions, advisory boards and community organizations to deliver a continuum of work-based learning and career exploration opportunities to students including, but not limited to: internships, mentorships, job shadowing, industry certifications, academic competitions and hands-on learning experiences, to support student success beyond high school.
- Promotes industry-recognized credentials and capstone experiences linked to local high-demand sectors.
- Actively engages in data-driven systems of continuous school improvement including, but not limited to: assisting in the development and implementation of the school improvement plan, monitoring and evaluating progress toward achieving school improvement goals and student outcomes, revising school improvement goals, outcomes, and instructional practices based on data analysis.
- Assists the Principal to ensure transparent, strategic and equitable use of resources (ie. time, human capital, budget/financial resources, etc.) to meet instructional goals and support student and staff needs.
- Collaborates with the human resources department to recruit, hire, onboard and retain high quality staff that meets the diverse needs of students.
- Designs and utilizes a system of open communication that provides for the timely, responsible sharing of information to, from, and with high school staff, students, families, and stakeholders in various formats through different media.
- Encourages and welcomes families/guardians into the school and actively seeks ways in which to meaningfully engage them in student learning and decision-making.
- Attends and is visible at school- and community-based programs, competitions, shows and events throughout the year, both during and outside of regular school hours.
- Displays high standards of ethics, honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in interactions with students, staff, and stakeholders.
- Routinely participates in professional development for his/her own professional growth and keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee. This job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of responsibilities and management may revise it at any time.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional and technical journals, financial reports, governmental regulations and legal documents.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from the public, staff, regulatory agencies, or members of the community.
- Ability to write reports, correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and concerns from professional and support staff, public groups, governmental agencies and District Administrators.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish, preferred.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages.
- Ability to apply financial concepts.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret a variety of technical instructions.
- Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling.
- Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
- Ability to organize the office setting to efficiently accomplish tasks.
- Ability to work under the supervision of the Superintendent and/or his/her designee and make appropriate work-related decisions.
- Ability to present orally and in writing to parents, families, community stakeholders and parents, and the community-at-large
- Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
- Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
- Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented.
- Ability to operate a computer and related software.
| Associate Principal for RHS Innovation Academy | JobID: 1112 |
| Position Title: | Associate Principal - RHS Innovation Academy |
| Classification: | RSAA |
| Position Range: | Range 4 |
| Reports To: | High School Principal |
| Position Goal: | The Associate Principal leads the District’s Innovation Academy to deliver academically rigorous, work-connected learning with high expectations for every student and adult. The role is responsible for ensuring quality career pathway programming, equitable access and outcomes, strong postsecondary transitions (dual enrollment/industry credentials), and a positive, safe, engaging and culturally responsive school climate. Reporting to the High School Principal and collaborating closely with the Office of Teaching and Learning, this leader also helps coordinate and expand PreK–12 career pathway design and implementation district-wide. |
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises all professional and support staff involved in instructional programs, as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Appropriate Master’s Degree required; Minimum 5 years teaching or related experience at the high school level preferred; Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience required, with more than 5 years preferred. Teaching and/or supervisory experience in large and/or urban public school settings and/or career pathways/CTE is preferred. Experience launching or improving career pathways, academies, or early college/dual enrollment programs is also preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Teaching Certificate, PA Administrative Certification – K-12 Principal (or 7-12 Principal Certification)
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OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, twist and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include vision and depth perception. Some driving is necessary.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Position demands meeting deadlines with severe time constraints and the ability to work additional time in order to meet reporting deadlines.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time (12-month) exempt position. Salary and benefits consistent with the District’s approved Compensation and Benefits Plan and/or Act 93 Agreement.
EVALUATION: The employee will be formally evaluated with regard to his/her duties on a regular basis by the Superintendent and/or his/her designee in accordance with the provisions of the Act 93 agreement and Board Policy.
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the school district administrator designated as immediate supervisor of the position, of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Reading School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
ADM-High School Associate Principal of Innovation Academy
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