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PRIMARY
FUNCTION
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The Principal provides leadership for the total
education program at the school level.
Organizes,
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administers and supervises the program and assumes
responsibility for the functional operation
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of the building
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REPORTS
TO
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Superintendent of Schools/Assistant Superintendent/
and/or Designee
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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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Successful teaching experience at the elementary or
secondary level
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Prior administrative/supervisory experience
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Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of
curriculum development and school improvement
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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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Assumes responsibility for the management and
organization of the school in accordance with law,
administrative code, and Board policies and
regulations
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Exercises leadership in school-level planning for
improvement of instruction.
Involves teachers, parents
and students in the development and implementation of
state required two year plans to achieve pupil,
performance objectives, curriculum content standards
and core course proficiencies. Reviews the
plans with teaching staff at least once per semester
and submits an annual statement of assurance on the
district form
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Establishes and maintains 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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Plans, organizes and supervises all curricular and
extracurricular activities
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Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns,
supervises and evaluates the performance of all
school employees and assists them in achievement of
their job goals
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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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Prepares and submits the school's budget requests and
monitors the expenditure of funds
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Establishes and maintains an efficient office system
to support the administrative functions of the
school
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Ensures the safekeeping of student and personnel
files and other confidential records and documents;
and the destructions of public records in accordance
with law and regulations
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Approves the master teaching schedule and classroom
assignments
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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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Notified immediately the parent or guardian and the
chief school administrator to arrange for an
immediate examination by a physician of any pupil
suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or
other drugs or of using anabolic steroids
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Plans and supervises fire and other emergency drills
as required by law and board policy
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Prepares or supervises the preparation of all
reports, records and other required paperwork
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Conducts staff meetings for the proper functioning of
the school
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Plans and supervises regularly scheduled
parent/teacher conferences, and makes arrangements
for special conferences as necessary
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Acts as liaison between the school, the home and the
community; interprets policies, programs and
activities policies, programs and activities; and
encourages broad community participation in the
affairs of the school
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Keeps the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
informed of school activities and needs and works
cooperatively with central office staff on matters
relating to the school and district
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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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Ensures the proper collection, safekeeping and
accounting of school activity funds
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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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