Assistant Principal / Community and Inclusion Coordinator

>> UPDATED 8/4/2026 <<

The Assistant Principal / Community and Inclusion Coordinator position also includes the following appointments as detailed below:

• District Anti-Bullying Coordinator
• District Affirmative Action Officer
• District Title IX Officer
• Facilitates Districtwide Inclusive Initiatives

REPORTS TO: School 5 Principal, Director of Curriculum; Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

1. NJ DOE Principal's Certificate.
2. Minimum of five years professional experience in a school district setting.
3. Detail oriented and employs exceptional writing, oral, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
4. Must be able to coach, mentor, and inspire colleagues.
5. Ability to foster and maintain good working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and the broader community.
6. Demonstrated knowledge and experience employing mediation and/or conflict resolution skills.
7. Such alternative or additional qualifications as the Superintendent or Board of Education may deem appropriate.

JOB GOAL:

The Assistant Principal of Community & Inclusion will support the operations at School 5 for 50% of the work day and is  responsible for the organization and communication of districtwide diversity, equity, and inclusive programming as well as the promotion and integration of districtwide culturally sensitive and responsive practices for the balance of the rest of the day (50%).

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

I. Relationship with the Superintendent and Central Office Administrators

1. Supports all official decisions on district matters by the Superintendent of Schools

II. Responsibilities:

1. Works with administration to develop a Strategic Equity Plan with key initiatives and goals across the school district.
2. Plans, directs, coordinates, assists, and operates as the internal consultant and researcher to the District administrative team regarding community resources and diversity, equity, and inclusive matters concerning staff, students, and families.
3. Organizes student programs that provide for exposure to positive role models and promotion of success among historically marginalized backgrounds.
4. Partners with the District Parent Involvement Committee and serves as the administrative liaison.
5. Establishes a District Parent Committee to actively embrace community voice and feedback to better improve our district as a whole through community relationships.
6. Manages and leads District DEI Council.
7. Oversees the promotion of district attendance initiatives

IV. Anti-Bullying Coordinator:

1. Oversees the District's K – 12 Anti-Bullying Specialists and other staff as assigned by the Superintendent to develop a comprehensive Anti-Bullying Program.
2. Works collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum, Superintendent, Principals, and Anti-Bullying Specialists and other administrative staff.
3. Assists in the coordination of supplemental programs and consultants (i.e. assemblies, guest speakers, etc.)
4. Develops and coordinates a district-wide process for the ongoing training of administration, staff, and students pursuant to the NJDOE mandates and guidelines as assigned including HIB.
5. Assists in the oversight of software which monitors online and unsafe student behaviors.
6. As needed, speaks to/with the Board of Education about bullying related incidents, recommendations for discipline or services, or any programs implemented to reduce such incidents.
7. Oversees the Hibster Reporting System.
8. Collaborates with administration to accurately complete and manage the Student Safety Data System.

V. Affirmative Action Officer

1. Serves as the Affirmative Action Officer ensuring District compliance with policy, regulation, and law.
2. Serves as the Compliance and Hearing Officer in all activities required in accordance with federal mandates such as Title VI, Title VII, and Title IX.
3. Oversees the Comprehensive Equity Plan and collaborates with administration as required.

X. Curriculum

1. Collaborates in the identification and development of professional development needs and assists in the creation of a multi-year Equity Strategic Plan.
2. Models dedication to the life-long learning process and prioritizes commitment to independent research: outside district programming, educational trends, educational philosophies, innovative ideas, and innovative models that will have a positive impact on student achievement, student safety, mental health, and overall welfare. Continues to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.

XI. Other Duties:

1.  Conducts classroom observations and provide staff feedback.
2. Participate in teacher and support-staff evaluations.
3. Review student achievement, discipline, and other data points and help identify student  and staff instructional needs.
4. Investigate student behavior concerns and assign appropriate consequences.
5. Implement restorative, developmentally appropriate disciplinary practices.
6. Monitor behavior plans and student support interventions.
7. Communicate with families regarding discipline, attendance, and behavioral concerns.
8. Support schoolwide behavior programs, including PBIS.
9. Supervise arrival, dismissal, lunch, recess, hallways, and school events.
10. Help students develop conflict-resolution and self-regulation skills.
11. Assist the principal with school-improvement planning and goal monitoring. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. This is a 12 month position.

EVALUATION:

1. The performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED