Assistant Principal

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-20
Available: 07/01/2012 Closes: 05/18/2012
Middle School
 

PRIMARY FUNCTION

 

The assistant principal assists the principal in providing leadership for the total educational program at the school.

 

REPORTS TO

 

Principal

 

SUPERVISES

 

Staff and students

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Principal Certificate
  • Minimum of five (5) years of successful experience teaching
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and school improvement
  • Experience as a department head, supervisor, and/or administrator preferred
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.

 

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

  • Assists the principal in duties related to instruction, supervision, evaluation and the overall administration of the school
  • Serves as building administrator in the absence of the principal
  • Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill inspection activities
  • Assists the principal in coordinating transportation, cafeteria and other support services
  • Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance officer for investigative follow up actions
  • Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with board policy and the students' rights to due process
  • Makes recommendations to the principal for changes in policies, personnel practices and other such matters that may result in a more effective school administration
  • Performs such record keeping functions as the principal may direct
  • Supervises teachers and department as assigned by the principal
  • Assist in the development of the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments
  • Assists in establishing and maintaining an effective learning climate in the school
  • Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional materials; and monitors delivery of the instructional program
  • Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs
  • Assists in the planning, organizing and supervision of all curricular and extracurricular activities
  • Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments; and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate
  • 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
  • Attends special events to recognize student achievement and other school sponsored activities and functions
  • Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/board policy
  • Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

 

In accordance with the provisions of the EPSA/BOE contract

Edison Township Public Schools


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Edison, NJ 08837
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