Girard College is a full-scholarship boarding school that fosters intellectual curiosity, social development and emotional growth in academically focused students from underserved communities. We ensure every student the opportunity and the means to achieve excellence and preparation for advanced education through purposeful academic and residential programs.

Position Overview

The High School Principal is responsible for setting and maintaining the highest academic and personal standards to prepare students for successful matriculation and performance in post-secondary institutions. This leader is a strategic thinker, instructional expert, and community builder, ensuring that teaching, learning, and student development are aligned with Girard College’s mission and core values.

The High School Principal is an integral member of the student experience leadership team, reports directly to the Vice President of Student Experience, and collaborates closely with the Elementary/Middle School Principal, Assistant Principal(s), and other school leaders to ensure academic coherence, equity, and student success across all grade levels.  The start date for this position is July 1, 2025.

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership & Curriculum Development

• Lead the implementation of an academically rigorous, culturally responsive, and future-ready curriculum that aligns to the vision of the Office of Student Experience and prepares students for college and career success.
• Collaborate with the Elementary/Middle School Principal to ensure vertical curriculum alignment, smooth student transitions from middle to high school, and a consistent academic vision across all grades.
• Lead the writing and revision of a defined scope and sequence for all HS course offerings and design of new course requirements, according to academic needs and subject to the approval of the Office of Student Experience.
• Oversee the development, refinement, and documentation of high school course offerings, ensuring alignment with PA state standards and Girard College’s mission.
• Ensure the appropriate use of instructional technology and its integration within the academic curriculum
• Implement a standardized testing program that follows the annual testing calendar and assesses proficiency in: ELA, Math, Science and French/Spanish.
• Analyze relevant data to assess student learning, evaluate instructional practice and action plan for the necessary educator supports needed to improve student outcomes.
• Lead the interim and quarterly report card process, ensuring timely and accurate grade reporting that reflects student performance, growth, and feedback for families.
• Oversee the selection and or implementation of summer academic programs, ensuring enrichment and remediation opportunities for students.
• When needed, lead the collaborative evaluation and review of proposed curriculum, software and instructional resources to provide recommendations to the Office of Student Experience.

Instructional & Faculty Development

• Directly oversee and manage the High School Assistant Principal, the Director of Post-Secondary Success and the Academic Counselor, ensuring alignment with school priorities and supporting leadership development.
• Supervise and support the High School Administrative Assistant, ensuring efficient school operations and administrative effectiveness.
• Hire, evaluate, coach, and develop high school faculty to ensure high-quality instruction and continuous professional growth.
• Facilitate cross-divisional collaboration with the Elementary/Middle School Principal to ensure continuity of instructional strategies, student experiences, and school culture.
• Prepare and lead high-impact professional development and collaborative planning sessions, fostering data-driven instruction.
• Lead teachers in interpreting and using student achievement data to inform instructional practices and instructional improvements.
• Conduct formal evaluations of faculty performance as out