Assistant Principal - High School Job Newark area,New Jersey USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 10-Month Assistant Principal - High School

Title

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL - HIGH SCHOOL (10 MONTHS)

Qualifications

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Education.

NJ Principal Certificate (CE, provisional or standard)

Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience. Elementary experience and/or experience as a Vice Principal, teacher coach, Lead Teacher, or similar educational leadership experience preferred.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective principles of teaching and learning.

Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills with demonstrated initiative, leadership and business ethics and a demonstrated ability to motivate others.

Ability to work as a highly functional member of an administrative team.

Pass mandatory pre‑employment physical, including drug screening in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4

Pass mandatory criminal history screening in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.

Consistent attendance as defined by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google, and general computer skills.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Reports To

Building Principal

Supervises

All personnel as assigned by the principal.

Job Goals

The Assistant Principal aids in the administrative operation of the total school program to assure that the educational needs of the students, staff and community are met and supports the Principal in providing supervision throughout the building during school hours and as part of extracurricular and community activities.

Performance Responsibilities

Assists the principal in duties related to instruction, supervision, evaluation, and the overall administration of the school, including summer programs, credit completion and alternative education programs.

Assists in the development and coordination of the building's instructional program and including student attendance and credit attainment.

Serves as the building administrator in the absence of the principal.

Completes all mandated training as established by the NJ Department of Education (NJDOE) and the professional development plan from the curriculum and instruction office.

Supervises and evaluates professional and non‑certificated personnel as directed by the principal, including classroom observations, review of lesson plans, Professional Improvement Plans, corrective action plans, etc.

Assists the principal in the selection and onboarding process for new staff.

Assists the Principal in planning, organizing, scheduling, directing and evaluating all school activities, including field trips, and extra‑curricular activities, and participates in all such activities as directed by the Principal or as required by the demands of the position.

Prepares or supervises the timely preparation of all assigned reports, records, lists and other paperwork appropriate for the school's administration, including harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) reports, School Safety Data System information, etc.

Assists in planning and supervising mandated activities such as fire drills and emergency preparedness/safety compliance programs.

Assists in establishing guidelines and maintains high standards for student conduct, equitably and positively enforcing discipline as necessary according to the due process rights of students. Utilizes the approved software for tracking student discipline and prepares reports when necessary.

Submits monthly discipline reports to the principal.

Maintains and prepares inventories of school property and oversees the security of that property as directed by the Principal or District‑level administration.

Coordinates and chairs various building committees as directed by the Principal.

Together with the Principal, schedules, maintains and supervises the assignments and responsibilities for staff.

Routinely supervises the lunchroom, hallways and stairwells.

Supervises and coordinates staff for detention and all after‑school activities.

Oversees the harassment, intimidation and bullying (HIB) process in coordination with the building principal.

Assists in scheduling, administering and coordinating State testing in conjunction with the building principal and guidance personnel.

As directed by the principal, conducts weekly…