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Assistant Principal

SOUTH ORANGE-MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT | MAPLEWOOD, NJ

  

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CountyEssex
Posted Date 10/31/2024
Expiration Date12/31/2024
Description
Assistant Principal

1.0 FTE – COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL


AVAILABLE DECEMBER 2024
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 student achievement and success.
 


QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  1. New Jersey Principal Certification. 
  2. Teaching and administrative experience at the high school level preferred. 
  3. Proven record of instructional leadership and improved student achievement. 
  4. Ability to provide administrative leadership and support to the high school 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, best practices, and techniques that support ongoing professional growth. 
  13. Ability to use technology to meet students’ learning needs and enhance collaboration and communication within the school community.
  14. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident/immigrant status.
 
POSITION TITLE    
     ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL – HIGH SCHOOL
 
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
 		  
  • NJ Principal Certification.
  • Teaching and administrative experience at the high school level preferred.
  • Proven record of improving student achievement and quality of instruction.
  • Ability to provide administrative leadership and support to the high school principal.
  • Ability to maintain an optimal learning environment within the school.
  • Deep knowledge of issues pertaining to diversity and equitable practices in education.
  • Ability to work with the administrative team in collaboration with the school’s leadership council and faculty.
  • Demonstrated ability to promote a positive relationship between the school and community, and ensure family outreach and involvement.
  • Ability to communicate openly and effectively with administration, staff, students, and community (Verbal/Written)
  • Excellent technical and data analysis skills.
  • Self-starter, innovator, risk-taker
  • Well-informed of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques that support ongoing professional growth
 
REPORTS TO
 
High School Principal
 
JOB GOAL(S)
 		  
To assist in the development and implementation of instructional programs, initiatives, and services that ensure students’ achievement and success.
 
SUPERVISES
  
Building Staff

 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Program and Curriculum Leadership
  • Assists in providing professional leadership to organize, administer, supervise, and evaluate an effective school program
  • Collaborates in specialized areas relative to curricular improvement, teacher selection, supervision, and evaluation
  • Serves as instructional support for assigned departments as designated by the principal
  • Serves as a primary evaluator and conducts classroom observations and teacher evaluations as assigned by the principal
  • Implements and utilizes technology as a learning tool.
  • Promotes staff development activities for the faculty aimed at increasing student achievement and learning.
  • Works in partnership with the building leadership in the development and implementation of state mandates and special initiatives
  • Serves on the Columbia High School Leadership Team
 
  1. School Administration
  • Takes an active role in the general management and supervision of the school
  • Works collaboratively in maintaining a school environment which will result in optimum staff and student participation and commitment to the school’s goals
  • Coordinates and collaborates with the school’s administrative team with regards to
    • Home School Relations
    • Special Schedules
    • Emergency Management
    • School Climate
    • Special Initiatives
  • Assumes a leadership role in charge of administrative functions in the absence of the principal
 
  1. Student Administration
  • Provides mentoring and support
  • Works specifically with assigned grade level(s)
  • Coordinates and maintains follow-up on student attendance issues as they relate to the attendance policy by grade levels as assigned by the principal
  • Works with the administrative team with regards to the general supervision of students
 
 
  1. Co-Curricular Administration
  • Works collaboratively with the Office of Athletics and Activities
  • Assists in the supervision of evening activities, which include athletic events, and co-curricular and extracurricular programming       
 
 
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT             12 Months
                                                          Salary and benefits as per ASCA Agreement
 
County
Essex

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