High School Principal (2012-2013)

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations to ensure a school climate that fosters the educational development of each student.
• Assume responsibility for the management of the school in accordance with law, administrative code, and board policies and regulations.
• Exercise leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction.
• Establish and maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Assist in the selection of appropriate instructional materials, and monitor delivery of the instructional program.
• Participate in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum; and assume responsibility for the implementation of approved programs.
• Plan, organize and supervise all curricular and extra-curricular activities
• Interview, recommend for appointment, assign, supervise and evaluate the performance of all school employees, and assist them in achievement of their job goals.
• Conduct periodic observations of teaching staff, prepare written comments, and offer constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
• Prepare and submit the school's budget requests, and monitor the expenditure of funds.
• Establish and maintain an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school.
• Ensure the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents.
• Approve the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments.
• Maintain high standards of student conduct, and enforce discipline as necessary in accordance with board policy and students' rights to due process.
• Notify the parent/guardian and the chief school administrator immediately, and arrange for an immediate examination of any student suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or of using anabolic steroids.
• Report incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse.  Ensure the removal of students in possession of firearms from the general education program, and provide notification as required by law and administrative code.  Work cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment.
• Participate in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for students who are having difficulty in their classes and have not been classified as in need of special education.
• Plan and supervise fire and other emergency drills as required by law and board policy.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of all reports, records and other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Conduct staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
• Plan and supervise regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences; and make arrangements for special conferences as necessary.
• Act as a liaison between the school, home and community; interpret policies, programs and activities; and encourage community participation in the affairs of the school.  Communicate information to parents and the community that is required by law or administrative code.
• Keep the superintendent informed of school acitvities and needs, and work cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the district.
• Assume responsibility for his/her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professinoal organizations, and enrollment in advanced courses, and by reading professional journals and other publications.
• Develop and maintain a master schedule for the academic and extracurricular programs, and work cooperatively with the business administrator to schedule community use of the building and grounds.
• Attend special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions.
• Ensure proper collection, safekeeping and accounting of school activity funds.
• Perform other duties which may be assigned or required by law, administrative code and regulation/board policy.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Valid NJ Principal Certification
• 5 years teaching experience, prior administrative experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development and school improvement
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Criminal history background check
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status

Compensation

Per Hoboken Administrators and Supervisors Association (HASA) Contract

Application Deadline

August 6, 2012 (Monday)