THE POSITION
The primary goal of the Assistant Principal is to assist in the development and implementation of instructional programs, initiatives and services that ensure students’ achievement and success.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
1. New Jersey Principal Certificate.
2. Teaching/administrative experience at an elementary school level preferred.
3. Proven record of improving student achievement and quality of instruction.
4. Ability to provide administrative leadership and support to the elementary principal.
5. Ability to maintain an optimal learning environment within the school.
6. Deep knowledge of issues pertaining to diversity and equitable practices in education.
7. Ability to work with the administrative team in collaboration with the school’s leadership council and faculty.
8. Demonstrated ability to promote a positive relationship between the school and community, and ensure family outreach and involvement. 9. Ability to communicate openly and effectively with administration, staff, students and community (Verbal/Written).
10. Excellent technical and data analysis skills.
11. Self-starter, innovator, risk-taker.
12. Well-informed of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques that support ongoing professional growth.
13. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status
JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE | ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL |
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QUALIFICATIONS
| - New Jersey Principal's Certificate
- Teaching/administrative experience at the elementary school level
- Evidence of instructional leadership
- Experience with program development, implementation and evaluation
- Commitment to multicultural education
- Commitment to a collegial leadership style
- Computer proficiency
- Experience with master schedule preferred
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REPORTS TO | PRINCIPAL |
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
| 1. | Provides for the supervision and evaluation of staff under the direction of the building principal.
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| Implements and evaluates curriculum at the building level under the direction of the building principal.
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| 3. | Assists the principal in the operation of the building intervention team.
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| 4. | Assists the principal in implementing the testing and assessment program under the direction of the Director of Planning & Assessment.
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| 5. | Be in charge of lunch duty to be scheduled by the principal.
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| 6. | Supervise and support district personnel in implementing the standardized testing program.
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| 7. | Work with the principal and staff in planning programs that support parents as partners in their children’s education, including after-school and evening activities.
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| 8. | Assists the building principal in providing staff development by teaching, modeling and coaching in the use of a variety of instructional strategies.
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| Organizes and implements staff development activities in support of specific district and building goals.
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| Works with staff to promote appropriate student behavior and enable students to develop academically, physically, socially, and emotionally.
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| Organizes and supervises the school wide programs as directed by the principal.
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| Works with colleagues across the district to coordinate activities and promote program articulation.
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| Works with the principal and staff in planning, implementing and supervising after-school and evening activities.
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| Acts as the principal in that person's absence. |
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| Reports directly to and perform all other duties as assigned by the principal. |
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS OF THE POSITION To maintain effective relationships with teachers, parents,students, administrators and appropriate community groups.