Assistant Principal - HS

Job Description

Job Description

High School Assistant Principal

Lehigh Valley Academy Regional Charter SchoolBethlehem, Pennsylvania

Lehigh Valley Academy is seeking an Assistant Principal who is a compassionate instructional leader, values collaboration, and is committed to strengthening our school community. This position is ideal for an educator who builds authentic relationships with students, staff, and families, creates a culture of belonging, makes thoughtful decisions grounded in evidence, and believes that high expectations and genuine care go hand in hand.

What You'll Do
  • Partner with the High School Principal to foster a positive, student-centered school culture.
  • Support teachers through classroom observations, coaching, and meaningful instructional feedback.
  • Promote high expectations for student achievement, behavior, attendance, and engagement using restorative practices whenever appropriate.
  • Use academic, attendance, behavior, and other data to guide decisions and improve student outcomes.
  • Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and community partners.
  • Support school programs by attending student events, performances, and athletics.
  • Ensure consistent implementation of school policies, procedures, and state requirements.
  • Collaborate with counselors, special education staff, instructional coaches, and teachers to support every student's success.
  • Contribute to the continued growth of LVA's International Baccalaureate (IB) programs and learner-centered culture.
We're Looking For Someone Who
  • Leads with empathy while maintaining high expectations.
  • Is highly organized, detail-oriented, and follows through on commitments.
  • Approaches challenges thoughtfully, remains calm under pressure, and communicates with professionalism.
  • Values collaboration and seeks input from others while making sound decisions.
  • Uses evidence rather than assumptions to solve problems.
  • Reflects on their own leadership and continuously strives to improve.
  • Believes every student deserves access to rigorous, engaging learning experiences.
Qualifications
  • Pennsylvania Principal (PK-12) Certification required.
  • Master's degree in Educational Leadership or related field.
  • Successful teaching experience required.
  • Building-level education experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and school operations.
  • Experience with the International Baccalaureate Programme is preferred, but not required.