ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
JOB GOAL
To assist the principal in providing school-wide leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility.
2. Math background is preferred.
4. Three or more years experience in education leadership position preferred.
3. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists the principal in duties related to instruction, supervision, evaluation and the overall administration of the school.
2. Requisitions supplies, textbooks and equipment, conducts inventories, maintains records, and reviews receipts and purchase orders for such material as required.
3. Assists in conducting safety inspections and safety drills.
4. Assists the principal in coordinating transportation, custodial, cafeteria and other support services.
5. Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance and initiates follow-up actions or investigations.
6. Assists in maintaining high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline policies. Assists in the preparation of required reports for violence, vandalism, substance abuse, and firearms possession.
7. Makes recommendations to the principal for changes in policies and practices that may result in a more effective school administration.
8. Performs such record-keeping functions as the principal may direct.
9. Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the Principal or Director of Curriculum and makes recommendations about retention and dismissal of staff.
10. Provides leadership and works with staff in curriculum development initiatives.
11. Supervises extracurricular programs, assembly programs and assignment of faculty members to assist at school functions.
12. Assists in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal government.
13. Assists in the implementation of Board of Education policies and procedures, school regulations, district and school goals, and improvement plans.
14. Assists in the planning and supervision of activities to promote student and employee health and safety.
15. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and procedures, and policies/regulations of the Board of Education.
16. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.