John Lischner

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Lancaster, PA ***03

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adb6al@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Admitted Fall 2019 Wilkes University, Doctorate in Educational Leadership 2003 Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD, Masters of Education; Public School Administration

1997 Thiel College, Greenville, PA, Bachelor of Arts; History Certification

Pennsylvania Administrative Certificate: Principal K - 12 Maryland Advanced Professional Certification: Administrator I and II Connecticut Intermediate Administration and Supervision Work History

2018 – Present Campus Principal, J.P. McCaskey High School, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA

2017 – 2018 Assistant Superintendent for K-12 Instructional Leadership, Bridgeport Public Schools, CT

2013 – 2017 Middle School Principal, Queen Anne’s County Public Schools, MD 2008 – 2013 Elementary Principal, Caroline County Public Schools, MD 2004 – 2008 Assistant Principal, Caroline County Public Schools, MD 1998 – 2004 Teacher, Grades 4 and 5, Caroline County Public Schools, MD Vision

● Actively participated in Superintendent’s Senior Leadership Team to address district operations through implementation and monitoring of the District Improvement Plan

● Crafted implementation procedures for BOE policies consistent with curriculum audit criteria: district-wide professional leaning and school improvement

● Monitored school progress through feedback from students, teachers, principals, directors, community agencies, business leaders, consultants, and parents

● Guided schools to function as Professional Learning Communities

● Created strategies to increase academic performance for at-risk students who did not demonstrate proficiency on state and local assessments

● Member of district Equity Design Team

Teaching and Learning

● Crafted BOE polices related to professional learning, school improvement, and school security

● Served as Senior Project Manager for district-wide professional development team

● Assisted principals with transitions to new schools

● Guided principals to monitor, confirm and/or revise School Improvement Plans

● Planned and developed research-based programs and supports implemented across schools

● Trained principals to ensure teacher evaluations accurately reflected performance

● Coordinated new course proposals and course modifications

● Analyzed and interpreted results of district and state assessments, determined trends, and made recommendations to both district leadership as well as building leaders Management

● Directed and coordinated the work of central office administrators and teams to support schools

● Supervised, coached, and evaluated principals and support staff including but not limited to core competencies

● Aligned human and capital resources to support vision and mission

● Supervised District-Wide Safety and Security: School Guards, School Resource Officers, VEOCI Documentation, and Homeland Security Drills

● Served as Superintendent Facilities Liaison

● Provided educational leadership, administration direction, supervision, and technical assistance by conducting on-site observations of schools

● Created master schedules to meet district instructional needs and contractual requirements

● Updated and managed School Crisis Plans

● Ensured safe and orderly learning environments in all settings within the district

● Facilitated state and local assessments

● Managed budgets including local, state, and federal funding sources Collaboration with Stakeholders

● Served as the Superintendent’s designee in school improvement planning, policy implementation, and community relations

● Coordinated Recreation and Parks summer activities

● Planned and presented school volunteer trainings

● Participated in PTA meetings and after school functions

● Represented district and presented at a broad range of community venues

● Conducted Title I Parent Input Meetings to review current plans and practices Professional Growth

● Provided high level professional learning to school leaders and classroom teachers aligned with the district’s priorities including convening a community of practice and School Improvement Plan reviews

● Completed Diversity Training through Pacific Learning

● Facilitated district-wide administrator and supervisor meetings

● Presented at new teacher seminars on classroom management and discipline

● Created transitions plans for new administrators

● Attended regional, state, and national meetings

Leadership in the Political, Social, Legal, and Cultural Context

● Served on Maryland State Department of Education teacher and principal evaluation system advisory council

● Fostered a relationship with police departments to address school safety

● Worked with town commissioners to establish safe commute of students

● Coordinated community resources for families in need such as mental health services and Multiple Points of Prevention

● Collaborated with Mayor’s office to address community safety concerns

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