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PRIMARY
FUNCTION
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The assistant principal assists the principal in
providing leadership for the total educational program
at the school.
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REPORTS
TO
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Principal
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SUPERVISES
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Staff and students
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Principal
Certificate
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Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience
teaching
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Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of
curriculum development and school improvement
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Experience as a department head, supervisor, and/or
administrator preferred
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Such other qualifications of academic, professional
and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board
of Education may specify.
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MAJOR DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists the principal in duties related to
instruction, supervision, evaluation and the overall
administration of the school
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Serves as building administrator in the absence of
the principal
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Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and
safety drill inspection activities
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Assists the principal in coordinating transportation,
cafeteria and other support services
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Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student
attendance, and works with the attendance officer for
investigative follow up actions
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Maintains high standards of student conduct and
enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with
board policy and the students' rights to due
process
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Makes recommendations to the principal for changes in
policies, personnel practices and other such matters
that may result in a more effective school
administration
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Performs such record keeping functions as the
principal may direct
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Supervises teachers and department as assigned by the
principal
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Assist in the development of the master teaching
schedule and classroom assignments
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Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective
learning climate in the school
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Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional
materials; and monitors delivery of the instructional
program
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Participates in the development, evaluation and
revision of curriculum and assumes responsibility for
the implementation of approved programs
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Assists in the planning, organizing and supervision
of all curricular and extracurricular activities
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Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff
members; prepares written comments; and offers
constructive suggestions for improvement when
appropriate
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Assumes responsibility for continued professional
growth and development by attendance at professional
meetings, memberships in professional organizations
and by reading professional journals and other
publications
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Attends special events to recognize student
achievement and other school sponsored activities and
functions
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Performs other duties which may be assigned or
required by law, code, regulation/board policy
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Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the
Superintendent or designee
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TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT
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In accordance with the provisions of the EPSA/BOE
contract
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