High School Principal

POSITION:   High School Principal

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Master’s Degree or higher from any accredited college or university.
2. Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Teacher Certification.
3. Holds New Jersey Principal Certification. N.J.S.A. 26—2; N.J.A.C. 6:11—10.4
4. A minimum of five years teaching experience and two years administrative, experience.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
6. Proven ability as a master teacher in 4-8 environments, including modeling effective teaching and leadership practices; articulating a vision for effective instruction; creating learning networks; and inviting critique of own practice and reflecting upon it.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

To provide leadership, supervision and coordination of the total educational and instructional program within the school.  

REPORTS TO:  Chief Academic Officer

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
2. Supervises the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of all school programs and activities.
3. Participates in the selection and supervision of all school personnel, Supervises the orientation of newly assigned staff. Assists staff in their personal and professional development.
4. Supervises all administrative, professional, paraprofessional and non-professional personnel attached to the school.
5. Assumes responsibility for the implementation and observance of all Board policies and regulations by the schools staff and students.
6. Delegates’ authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
7. Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with parents, local community groups and individuals to foster understanding, and solicits support for and participation in overall school objectives and programs; interprets Board policies and administrative directions; and discusses and resolves school related problems.

1. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration and keeps the district administrators appraised of school events and activities.
2. Submits to the Lead Person, at the end of the school year, the Annual School Report — N. J. S. A. 18A: 25—5.
3. Supervises the exclusion from school of any pupil who shows departure from the normal health, who has been exposed to a communicable disease, or whose presence may be detrimental to the health and cleanliness of other pupils. Assures that excluded pupil’s parents or guardian is apprised of reason for exclusion — N.J.S.A. 18A:4—7 & 8.
4. Assumes responsibility for health, safety, and welfare of students and staff, including the planning for such emergencies as fire or storms and the training of the students in the procedures to be followed during such events — N.J.S.A. 18A:41—1.&2.
5. Conducts meetings of the staff as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
6. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary, according due process to the rights of students.
7. Prepares and administers the school budget, supervises school finances and maintenance of school funds.
8. Serves as a member of such task forces and committees and attends such meetings as the Lead Person shall direct.
9. Attends school sponsored activities, functions, athletic events and special events held to recognize student achievement.
10. Insures that student record keeping procedures comply with state and federal law and district policy. Establishes procedures for safe storing and integrity of all school records.
11. Establishes procedures for the security and accountability of all school facilities, property and equipment
12. Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
13. Work one on one with principals as partners to grow their instructional leadership capacity
14. Develop principal professional learning networks focused on principals’ growth as instructional leaders.
15. Provide and broker professional development for principals based on individual and group learning needs.
16. Collaborate with colleagues to share ideas and provide coherent support to principals
17. Collaborate with other units in the central office to provide necessary resources to support principals’ instructional leadership
18. Any other duties as assigned by the Lead Person.

KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

-Ability to work with community organizations and/or employers

-Demonstrated ability in instructional techniques

-Ability to serve students with diverse backgrounds, interest, goals, and abilities

-Competence in planning and evaluation, fiscal and program management employee contract

  administration and classroom planning

-Expertise in the teaching and learning processes

-Competence in developing and evaluating academic programs and personnel

-Effective leadership skills to guide, direct and motivate instructional staff in a fluid environment

-Ability to coordinate activities to compile data and contribute to required reporting

-Demonstrated commitment to staff diversity to serve a multi-cultural, multi-racial, multi-gender

  environment

-Expert level knowledge and application of computer hardware and software

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT and PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires sitting and some standing, walking and moving about to coordinate work. Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with individuals and/or teams. Requires the use of alternative communication systems, such as electronic mail, telephones and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals and meet deadlines. Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of LEAP Academy University Charter School. Opportunity to make decisions without supervision. Responsible for work outcomes and results. Requires work with both internal and external contacts, and with the public.  Light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 pounds of force as frequently as necessary.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve month contracted position. Salary, hours and work year to be determined by the Board in consultation with the Lead Person.

EVALUATION:  Annually according to state statute and rule and Board policy.

STATUS: Exempt

BENEFITS: Benefits are available to full time employees per Board’s policy.

Starting Salary: 132,000.00