Principal, William Allen High School, Allentown School District

Alma Advisory Group•Allentown, PA

37d•$132,000 - $185,000

About The Position

Officially known as William Allen High School since 1960, William Allen High School boasts a long and proud history going back to 1858. Allen High School currently serves approximately 3000 students and 200 staff members across a campus of six buildings. The Principal of William Allen High School is a transformational leader responsible for driving student achievement, building a high-performing school culture, and leading the turnaround of a high-needs urban school. This leader will collaborate with staff, families, and the broader community to ensure every student has a clear pathway to college or post-secondary success.

Requirements

Master’s degree with a major in educational leadership, educational supervision, or a related field from an accredited college or university; Doctorate preferred.
Eligible or hold a Pennsylvania Principal Certification.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a school administrator, preferable in an urban, turnaround, and/or high-needs environment.
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34 and 151).
Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collect and analyze data to drive improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive student achievement by measuring individual growth and ensuring every student has a clear pathway to college or post-secondary education.
Lead the turnaround of an underperforming school by designing and executing bold, data-informed strategies to dramatically improve outcomes.
Build and sustain a positive school culture and climate that supports the whole child and fosters high expectations for all.
Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing staff and leadership team through coaching, meaningful evaluation, and professional development.
Use real-time data and research to drive instructional decisions, including reviewing early warning systems, quarterly data reports, and school improvement plan progress.
Design and implement a rigorous, fair, and transparent staff evaluation system that uses student growth data as a significant factor.
Collaborate with parents, community members, district administrators, and external stakeholders to accelerate student achievement through innovative strategies.
Oversee curriculum design and ensure full alignment to standards, assessments, and instructional resources through the Standards Aligned Systems (SAS) platform.
Manage school operations including discipline, attendance, scheduling, records, and grade reporting in alignment with district policies.
Administer programs for students with special needs, English language learners, and other specialized student populations.
Coordinate Title I funds and grant resources in alignment with the district’s strategic plan and student achievement data.
Supervise and evaluate extracurricular programs through regular attendance and structured review.
Serve as the primary liaison between the school, families, colleges, community organizations, and the broader public.