Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs

Description
Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs
Saint Hubert High School for Girls
7320 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa. 19136

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Office of Catholic Education, seeks a dynamic, innovative,
results-driven leader for Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs at Saint Hubert High
School for Girls. The position awaits the energetic, visionary leader who demonstrates a
strong commitment to Catholic education, exceptional leadership skills and positive experience
leading a high performing school.
As the Assistant Principal for Academic Affairs, you will foster a faith-based, student-centered and
rigorously outcomes-driven culture. You will lead and supervise a talented and dedicated team of
teachers in educating students to be people of God and people for others, prepared for college,
career, and beyond. A successful leader at Saint Hubert High School for Girls stands in solidarity
with students and families from all backgrounds and roots their decision making in the principles of
Catholic social teaching. A successful leader at Saint Hubert is mission-driven, believes in the
potential of all students from all backgrounds, is empathetic to the challenges of families coming
from a wide range of socioeconomic situations, understands and does not place limits on the
aspirations of students and their families.

Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership
? Collaborate with the Principal and the academic departments to review and revise the
school’s vision of instruction as needed, set annual school academic goals, plan aligned
professional development throughout the school year, monitor progress and adjust
course as necessary.
? Observe, evaluate, give feedback and coach teachers on effective instructional
practices. A successful APAA will strive to spend 80% of the school day on instructional
leadership consisting of observation, feedback, walkthroughs and planning and
execution of professional development.
? Utilize performance data to drive decision making.
? Collaborate with the Principal and the academic departments on the selection,
development and implementation of standards-based curriculum.

Academic Operations
? The creation of the annual program of studies in consultation with the Principal and
academic departments, administration of course selection, design of the master roster
and assignment of teacher and student rosters; serve as the Advanced Placement
coordinator and manage all dual enrollment courses.
? Daily assignment and coverage of substitute periods.
? Standardized testing: schedule and administer annual PSAT and benchmark testing;
assist with SAT administration as needed two times per year; assist with entrance exam
administration as needed.
? Timely production and quality control of progress reports, report cards, and transcripts;
coordinate parent teacher conferences and Back to School Night.
? Manage the staff of the Office of Academic Affairs and oversee the customer service of
external requests for academic materials such as alumni transcripts and diplomas.
School Leadership and Culture
? Serve as a member of the school leadership team; celebrate successes, be receptive to
and offer critical feedback, and work outside of your immediate responsibilities as
assigned to support the work of the team to advance the school.
? Commit to celebrating the academic successes of students and teachers throughout the
school year.
? Advocate for the success of all students by recommending appropriate support and
enrichment programs; foster existing and seek innovative solutions and partnerships to
expand support and enrichment opportunities.
? Participate in the hiring process of all Faculty positions and onboard all new hires
? Lead monthly meetings of the Academic Board and serve on the Academic Committee
of the Board of Limited Jurisdiction.
? Serve as a primary liaison with Title 1, ACT 89, and resource room instructors and their
supervisors, onboard all new academic hires.
? Participate in the admissions process such as 9th grade and transfer applicant reviews
and interviews and deliver presentations to prospective students and families at
admissions events.
? Consistently respond to all members of the school community within 24-hours.
Candidates for leadership positions within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Secondary
Schools will find great opportunity for learning and growth within the recently redesigned
management and operational structure of the organization. School leaders ready to
transform Catholic education in the Philadelphia region are welcome to apply.

Qualifications:
? Master’s degree from an accredited college/university with a concentration in
educational administration.
? Pennsylvania Principal Certification, preferred.
? Administrative or supervisory experience are desired where applicable.
? REQUIRED: Applicants MUST be practicing Catholics as verified by the pastor of
the catholic parish in which they are registered.