Assistant Principal

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted:

7/1/2024

Location:

Pennsauken High School

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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Date: July 1, 2024

From: Office of the Superintendent

Subject: Vacancy

Position: Assistant Principal - PHS

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists the principal in duties related instruction, supervision, evaluation and the overall administration of the school

• Serves as building administrator in the absence of the principal

• Holds strong leadership skills in curriculum and program development, student achievement and standardized testing skills, staff development, staff evaluation and school improvement

• Requisition supplies, textbooks and equipment, conducts inventories, maintains records, and reviews receipts and purchase orders for such material

• Assists in the conducting of safety inspections and safety drill practice activities

• Experienced with discipline and attendance procedures in an urban educational setting

• Greets and interacts with parents and visitors in the absence of the school principal

• Assists in maintaing high standards of student conduct and enforcing discipline policies

• Assists in supervision of the cafeteria during lunch hours.

• Provides guidance to individual students, resolves individual behavioral problems

• Supervises the reporting and monitoring of student attendance, and works with the attendance supervisor for investigative follow-up actions.

• Assists in the preparation of required reports of violence, vandalism, substance abuse and possession of firearms

• Supervises extracurricular programs, assembly programs and assignment of faculty members to assist at school functions

• Supervises teachers and departments as assigned by the principal

• Assists in the coordination and supervision of special programs funded by the state or federal government

• Makes recommendations to the principal for changes in policies, personnel practices and other such matters that may result in a more effective school administration

• Performs other duties within the scope of employment and as directed.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate (Standard or Certificate of Eligibility)

• Minimum experience as determined by the board

• Demonstrate leadership capability in the arears of curriculum and staff development

• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• New Jersey State residency requirement for public employees in effect

Terms: Salary and terms to be determined by Administrative Contract

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to www.pennsauken.net and choose employment.

Please submit resume, cover letter, references and applicable certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Deadline for Application: Until Filled

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