HIGH SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
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West Allegheny School District is currently seeking a High School Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will be a dynamic instructional leader, have evidence of being a highly effective teacher, demonstrate an equity-focused mindset, have exemplary communication and relationship-building skills, possess knowledge of research-based best educational practices, have the ability to organize and analyze data to inform recommendations and actions, enforce the Code of Conduct, promote positive student attendance, support students with making academic, attendance, and behavioral improvements as needed, have the ability to multi-task at a high level, have experience with PBIS and MTSS, and possess exceptional technology skills.West Allegheny School District serves approximately 3,400 students (K-12) with 1,040 enrolled in West Allegheny High School (grades 9-12) and 40 students enrolled in our high school-facilitated preschool program. Located in Imperial, Pennsylvania, the District claims the largest geographic footprint in Allegheny County covering 60 square miles. Although geographically expansive, the community is unified by its proud tradition of academic, arts, and athletic excellence. This common thread is demonstrated through unwavering staff and community support for its students. WAHS draws from growing socio-economically diverse residential communities. Likewise, our community continues to grow with business and educational partners committed to the success of our students. Our high school is nationally recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for Exemplary High Academic Performance earned in 2023. The high school boasts six consecutive years as being recognized as a US News & World Report Best High School as well as being recognized by AASA as a national Lighthouse District, earning an excellence distinction. Our high school is also recognized as an Outstanding Visual Arts Community by the Art Education Association for the last six years, as well as a Best Community for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants for the past seven years. The high school is also recognized by the College Board AP Honor Roll for two consecutive years as a silver district.West Allegheny High School is rooted in tradition and excellence, offering many avenues for students to excel in academics, arts, and athletics, boasting an unprecedented 20 Early College in High School programs in affiliation with CCAC, CCBC, Robert Morris University, Seton Hill University (beginning in 2025-26) and Rosedale Technical College. Our high school offers 203 credits available through concurrent enrollment and over 400 credits through dual enrollment, accounting for over 600 college credits available to students, and a wealth of industry-based credentials. These opportunities form our hallmark Early College In High School Academy (ECIHSA), with nearly 75% of our juniors and seniors, and over 60% of our freshmen and sophomores, engaging in courses eligible for college credit. ECIHSA was designed to remove financial and accessibility barriers for students. Offering college level courses in high school provides students the opportunity to earn certificates, associate degrees, and significant credits toward bachelor's degrees by the time they graduate. As well, West Allegheny High School is an approved AP Capstone Diploma school offering 23 Advanced Placement courses with nearly 50% of our juniors and seniors taking at least one AP course. Students also can participate in the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. Each of these programs is aligned to one of our six defined Career and College Pathways aligned to Pennsylvania's 16 Career Clusters. Our ACCELERATE (Advancing Career Connections through Experiential Learning and Exposure to Real-world Application, Training, and Exploration) program engages students in career exploration aligned to their Career and College Pathway, with the goal of every student graduating with a viable postsecondary plan. West Allegheny strives to support students in a personalized exploration of career interests and to connect them to viable careers or postsecondary programs through information session, interactive presentations, immersive experiences, career treks, career mentoring, and authentic work experiences including paid internships. This school year, 49 students are participating in a paid internship aligned to their Career and College Pathway, including 32 internal and 17 external. We also have 47 students who are engaging in unpaid internships. In total, our high school offers 158 in person courses, 117 virtual courses, 15 student clubs, over 50 career exposure events annually, and 15 athletic programs with over 55 athletic schedules from grades 7-12.The High School Assistant Principal position is a 12-month, full-time, permanent administrative position with a start date on or before July 1, 2025. K-12 Principal certification is required. Master's degree or equivalent is required. High school administrative experience is strongly preferred. Competitive salary is negotiable based on expertise, experience, education, and qualifications.Send letter of interest, resume, PA Standard application, copy of PA Certification, 3-5 current letters of reference, current clearances, and university transcripts by January 6, 2025 to Assistant Principal Application , West Allegheny School District, P.O. Box 55, Imperial, PA 15126. E.O.E.