Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal

Passaic, New Jersey

Job Description Title: Assistant Principal

Qualifications:

1. A valid New Jersey principal certificate or certificate of eligibility.
2. A master's degree or higher.
3. At least five (5) years working in public education.
4. A valid New Jersey teaching certificate or educational support services certificate.
5. Management and communication skills.
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports To: Principal

Supervises:

• School Counselors
• School Library Media Specialists (Librarians)
• School Social Workers
• Teacher Coaches
• Teachers Coordinators
• Teacher Leaders Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Parent Liaisons
• Custodians
• Food Services Staff
• Security Aides
• Other school staff
• Other staff members as the Superintendent may designate.

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.
2. Lead, manage, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel supervised and other staff members as the Superintendent or his designee may designate in accordance with law, code, and Board policy.
3. Develop, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor professional development of personnel supervised.
4. Assist the Principal to organize, manage, evaluate, and supervise effective and clear procedures for the operation and functioning of the entire school consistent with the vision, mission, and goals of the school and district, including instructional programs, extracurricular activities, discipline systems to ensure a safe and orderly climate, financial management, facilities maintenance, program evaluation, personnel management, office operations, emergency procedures, and community relations. Ensure compliance with all laws, administrative codes, board policies and regulations.
5. Assist the Principal with the school level planning processes to ensure the development, implementation, and evaluation of all school programs and activities.
6. Assist the Principal to establish the annual master schedule for instructional programs, ensuring sequential learning experiences for students consistent with the district and school's vision, mission, goals.
7. Assist the Principal to supervise the instructional programs of the school, evaluating lesson plans and observing classes on a regular basis to encourage the use of a variety of instructional strategies and materials consistent with research on learning and child growth and development. Develop with individual staff members professional growth and improvement plans. Ensure that the instructional programs engage the learner in tasks that require analytical and critical thinking, questioning the known, problem solving and creativity, that they address each student's needs, interests, and skill levels, that they encourage the student to define individual goals and accept responsibility for learning, and that they provide a variety of methods for the student to demonstrate performance and accomplishments.
8. Assist the Principal to provide and supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the vision, mission, and goals of the school district, in accordance with due process and other laws and regulations, ensuring a safe, orderly environment that encourages, students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students. File all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, and attendance; Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB); and discipline matters.
9. Establish a professional rapport with students and with staff that earns their respect. Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel, and agencies associated with the school. Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, and demonstrating pride in the education profession.
10. Notify immediately appropriate personnel and agencies, and follow established procedures when there is evidence of substance abuse, child abuse, child neglect, severe medical or social conditions, potential suicide or individuals appearing to be under the influence of alcohol-controlled substances, or anabolic steroids.
11. Assist the Principal to organize and nurture an effective leadership team, with clear expectations for role, responsibilities, and performance, holding each individual accountable for the area of assignment.
12. Assist the Principal to organize and supervise a school lunch program.
13. Assist the Principal to develop, implement, and supervise a budget for the school and approve all purchases in accordance with district, school, and State policies and procedures.
14. Assist the Principal to establish procedures that create and maintain attractive, organized, functional, healthy, clean and safe facilities, with proper attention to the visual, acoustic, and thermal environments. Regularly inspect all facilities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. Submit the facility checklist and other facility reports as required.
15. Assist the Principal with the health, safety, and welfare of students, personnel, and visitors. Develop clearly understood procedures and provide regular drills for emergencies and disasters, following state, local, and district guidelines. Disaster preparedness procedures shall include fire, bomb threats, severe weather, emergency closing or delayed opening of the school, accidents, bus accidents and traffic emergencies, civil disturbances, disruptions, death, personal tragedy, and other unused circumstances. Provide information to staff, students, and parents as necessary, and establish and follow procedures for dealing with the media. Notify the Superintendent immediately of any unusual circumstances.
16. Assist the Principal to maintain a master schedule for the use of school facilities.
17. Assist the Principal to establish schedules and procedures for the supervision on students in non- classroom areas, including before and after school, and bus loading unloading.
18. Assist the Principal to organize and maintain a public relations system for the school that consistently celebrates and informs parents and the community of the accomplishments of students, staff, and the school.
19. Assist the Principal to provide regular opportunities for students to celebrate success in instructional programs and extracurricular activities.
20. Communicate regularly with parents, seeking their support and advice, so as to create a cooperative relationship to support the student in the school. Encourage and work with an active parent teacher organization that supports the efforts of the school.
21. Assist the Principal to supervise the production of all school publications.
22. Complete in a timely fashion all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the Superintendent. Maintain accurate attendance records. Answer correspondence promptly.
23. Assist the Principal to maintain and account for all student activity funds and money collected from students in accordance with district policy and auditing recommendations. Correct any audit exceptions immediately.
24. Communicate with the Principal regularly about the needs, successes, and general operation of the school.
25. Assist the Principal to ensure that personnel and student record keeping procedures comply with state and federal law and district policy. Establish procedures for safe storing and integrity of all public and confidential school records.
26. Assist the Principal to organize and supervise procedures for identifying and addressing special needs of students including health related concerns, and physical, emotional, and learning disabilities, coordinating the resources of the school and community to assist the student and family.
27. Maintain positive, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with the central administration, parents, and representatives of resource agencies within the community.
28. Assist the Principal to work with human resources department on staff recommendations for the recruitment, appointments, placement, promotion, transfer, withholding of increment, discipline, and termination of personnel. Recommend the renewal or non-renewal of staff.
29. Assist in long range and strategic planning for the district.
30. Assist the Principal to work on the selection, ordering, coordination, maintenance, distribution, and inventory of all instructional materials, equipment, supplies, technology, and textbooks.
31. Assist the Principal to analyze school data and compile, prepare, and coordinate any district, state, and federal reports involving the educational services in the schools. Analyze and interpret formative and summative test data in conjunction with appropriate staff. Research, and collect of data regarding the needs of the students, and other pertinent information affecting the design and implementation of services and programs, using the information to recommend new programs and modifications in existing programs.
32. Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings, and committee meetings.
33. Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to supervised programs and services.
34. Prepare reports for the Superintendent and the Board as requested by the Superintendent.
35. Interpret the programs and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.
36. Work with local, state, and federal agencies that provide services to students.
37. Prepare district, state, and federal reports as required.
38. Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the district. Conduct meetings as necessary for