Assistant Principal

Lower School Assistant Principal

(12-month position)

The Assistant Principal serves as a member of the administrative team to provide leadership and supervision to the instructional program and school operations to ensure a school climate that fosters the educational development of each student.

QUALIFICATIONS

(REQUIRED):

• New Jersey Board of Education – Principal’s Certification and Supervisor of Instruction Certification.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and program evaluation, staff supervision, and school improvement.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• New Jersey State Board of Education – Principal’s Certification.

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and program evaluation, staff supervision, and school improvement.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In the absence of the Principal, the Assistant Principal is responsible for the management of the school’s day-to-day program in accordance with law, administrative code, board policies and regulations.

• Oversee and organize the administration of all state assessments, turnkey training, school security plans, and assessment practice time to ensure full compliance with state regulations.

• Develop the Master Teaching schedule and school calendar with input from other administrators.

• Participate in staff interviews.

• Participate in intake interviews of prospective students.

• Maintain high standards of student conduct and school discipline by developing and implementing the school’s behavior management program in conjunction with the administrative team.

• Maintain a leadership role in the development and implementation of the annual staff orientations.

• Assume responsibility for upgrading their own professional knowledge and skills by attending workshops and establishing a yearly PIP plan.

• Conduct new and full staff orientation meetings in conjunction with the Principal and other administrators.

• Chair weekly program meetings.

• Attend and participate in weekly cabinet meetings.

• Attend case reviews for students.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and human resource meetings. Chair staff meeting in the absence of the Principal.

• Chair monthly meetings.

• Attend and participate in Back to School Night.

• Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.

• Accurately complete all necessary reports for the management of programs in accordance with law, administrative code, and Spectrum360 policies.

• Follow recommendations of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal.

Our school offers…

• Referral bonuses

• Competitive salary

• Quality health benefits package

• Paid time off

• Positive working environment

• Tuition reimbursement

• Continuous opportunities for professional development

• Advancement in education and related fields

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.