Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of an Assistant Principal at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
QUALIFICATIONS: Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Assistant Principal Certificate
REPORTS TO: Principal
JOB GOAL/MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
As a staff member of school management under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Assistant Principal will be involved with the following: supervision and evaluation of staff; administering the approved master schedule; administering the attendance and discipline program of the school; arranging for all substitute teachers; coordinating the physical arrangements for special use of the school facilities; administering pupil progress reports and records; curriculum development; administering the extracurricular program, excluding athletics; following up with the Business Office approved budget items, which have not been received by the school; and managing the daily operation of the school. The authority and responsibility of the Assistant Principal extends to all teachers and pupils in the areas of instruction, scheduling, attendance, discipline, extracurricular activities, substitute teachers, coordination of physical arrangement for use of facilities, pupil progress recording, follow-up on approved budget items and any other areas assigned to him by the Principal.
AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY
Operation
Under the direction of the Principal, the Assistant Principal will be responsible for the following:
- Making out the master schedule of the school, including the assignment of pupils and teachers to classes, home rooms, study halls and book lockers, registering new pupils, and throughout the school year he/she is responsible for adjustments in the schedule of teachers and pupils.
- Administering the complete attendance procedure of the school including conferences with pupils and parents and supervising the preparation of the state attendance reports.
- Determining, scheduling, and administering the extracurricular program, excluding athletics.
- Directing and coordinating the discipline program of the school, including pupil behavior during all phases of the school program. Preparing recommendations for pupil suspension for approval by Principal or higher authority.
- Coordinating the physical arrangements for assemblies, plays, concerts, dances, banquets, displays, adult night school, summer school and other special events.
- Administering the recording and reporting of pupil progress to parents, the recording of marks in cumulative folders, and the procedures for the promotion and retention of pupils.
- Assuming all duties of the Principal in his or her absence and all other duties as delegated from time to time by the Principal.
- Directing the daily management of the school as it functions within approved schedules and policies.
- Assisting the Principal and staff to develop goals for the school.
- Working with the Principal and staff in continued curriculum development.
- Working with the Principal and staff in the selection and development of curricular materials and activities to implement the educational program.
- Assisting the Principal and staff in liaison with Rowan University in developing cooperative educational projects.
- Initiating, developing, and recommending suggestions for improvement in the aforementioned.
Organization
Assisting the Principal in organizing and staffing the building to carry out assigned responsibilities and programs. Assisting the Principal in the organization and operation of teacher in-service programs, including summer workshops.
Personnel
- Making all arrangements for substitute teachers including absences for field trips, athletics and personal emergencies which require help for part of the day.
- Assisting the Principal in the evaluation and supervision of the staff.
Financial
Assisting the Principal in the preparation of the building budget and in the conduct of school activities within budgetary limits.
RELATIONSHIPS
Principal
The Assistant Principal is under the supervision of and accountable to the Principal.
Others
The Assistant Principal shall cooperate with other staff administrators in the proper performance of their assignments.
Teachers
The Assistant Principal shall have authority over the teachers in the areas of his/her assigned responsibilities.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
This is a ten (10) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
EVALUATION:
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
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