High School Principal

Welcome to the Hatboro-Horsham School District! 

At Hatboro-Horsham School District we are focused on continually examining our district practices and structures. We advance, promote, and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion to enhance alignment with the tenets of the whole child. We are committed to creating and maintaining environments in which each student is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Hatboro-Horsham draws strength from the rich variety of perspectives and life experiences of our community. As an employee of the district, you can anticipate that your meaningful contributions will authentically further the District's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. 

JOB TITLE: High School Principal 

LOCATION: Hatboro-Horsham High School, 899 Horsham Road, Horsham, PA 19044 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Schools 

FLSA:  Exempt Act 93 

COMPENSATION PLAN: Salary Commensurate with Experience/Benefits in accordance with ACT 93 agreement 

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

The High School principal is the educational leader and supervisory official of the Hatboro-Horsham High School, serving approximately 1,300 students, 125 faculty members, and 250 staff members. The principal is responsible for the daily management of the building, overseeing both the educational program and the overall operation and security of the school within the limits of district policies. The principal will engage with students, staff, and community members to promote a safe and welcoming school environment. The principal will oversee the fiscal and human resources of the school, comply with Pennsylvania state law, and is expected to uphold the highest professional standards and ethics. The principal will represent the High School in community events and effectively communicate to promote a positive school culture. In partnership with other stakeholders, the principal will develop and implement an inspiring vision that promotes academic excellence, student belonging, and college and career readiness.  

SUPERVISION & EVALUATION:

The High School Principal will have direct supervision and evaluation of the following personnel: 

Assistant Principals 

Athletic Director 

Professional Employees 

Instructional Support Staff employees within their building  

The High School Principal will be evaluated annually by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools in accordance with provisions of the Board approved process for evaluation of professional personnel. This framework may include but is not limited to a formal and informal observation of job performance, growth metrics, and an artifact file.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership:

Demonstrates a deep knowledge of teaching and learning, engages all staff in developing and applying this knowledge.

Ensures all students are on track toward college and career readiness.

Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curriculum and instructional programs.

Promotes a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement for staff and students.

Observes, supervises and evaluates teaching staff in coordination with district objectives and PDE guidelines.

Collaborates with specialized services to support the needs of all students. 

School Programming and Operations:

Administers the development and administration of procedures for pupil accounting, attendance, absence, discipline, pupil activities, and programming of activities. 

In coordination with central office staff, supports curricular review and innovation initiatives.

Supports teachers to promote, and integrate learning models including efficacy-based practices, effective assessment design and technology-assisted learning.

Attends and participates in student, staff, and school related community functions. 

Collaborates with central office staff to meet student programming needs, to implement instructional programming, and to recruit and hire personnel. 

Develops, implements and evaluates external programs meeting the needs of students in particular working with Eastern Center.

Implements all administrative procedures and functions in accordance with federal law, state school law and state board of education and local school board policy. 

Responsible for development and oversight of school budget. 

Supervisory:

Responsible for the selection, orientation, assignment, evaluation, and supervision of teachers and support staff. 

Promotes leadership with Assistant Principals and Athletic Director through collaborative planning, professional development, coaching, school improvement planning and regular communication. 

Provides oversight to various stakeholders to ensure smooth and effective building operations. 

Plans, implements, and monitors school budget in areas of teaching and learning and student services. 

Supervises student activities and programs within the school. 

Responsible for substitute teacher assignments.  

Data Analysis:

Interprets results of standardized assessments (e.g. PSSA, Keystone), student performance/ teacher growth (PVAAS), and student climate (e.g. attendance, discipline) data to inform continuous improvement. 

Uses trends and enrollment data to predict future needs in the areas of curriculum and instruction as well as student services. 

Examines peer-reviewed research to provide guidance to both direct and indirect reports with respect to best practices.  

Equity & Inclusion:

Works with central office staff to ensure student growth by dismantling historical and predictable inequitable outcomes of historically underperforming students.

Works to ensure that principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural proficiency, and belonging as articulated in the Comprehensive Plan are embedded as best practices in teaching and learning. 

Leads their school community to address issues of equity and inclusion as well as ensure state and federal compliance.  

Communication:

Supports Parent/Guardian questions and concerns. 

Effectively communicates expectations to students and families for academic excellence and behavioral success. 

Facilitates faculty meetings to keep staff informed of current school and district initiatives. 

Works collaboratively with Home and School Association to provide additional resources and programs for our students.

Maintains positive relations within the building by meeting with union representation on an as needed basis and mediates conflicts within the building. 

Collaborates with various District Personnel. 

Attends all meetings and events as directed by the Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree required; Doctorate preferred

A valid PA Teaching Certificate (PK-12) required.

Minimum of three (3) to seven (7) years of educational experience with at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity required, experience working with underrepresented students preferred.

Experience implementing/improving programs in the areas of (a) teaching and learning, (b) assessment, and/or (c) professional development, plus a history of creating programs in the aforementioned areas.

Experience evaluating direct reports in areas of instructional and/or organizational management, plus a history of mentoring/coaching direct reports.

Experience using student data (descriptive analysis) to inform decision-making, plus proficiency with advanced data techniques (inferential analysis).

Knowledge of the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, cultural proficiency, and belonging plus history of experience implementing principles in one or more of the following areas:

Curriculum & Instruction

School Culture/Climate or

Community Engagement

Must be able to convey complex ideas in oral and written form with clarity/detail plus history of effective communication with internal and external audiences. 

This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This position holder will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the Assistant Superintendent or designee. 

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 HHSD Director of Personnel of any and all reasonable accommodation that will be required. 

Hatboro-Horsham School District is an Equal Opportunity Employment, Educational, and Service Organization.