What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Principal position at Moorestown Township Public Schools?
- Exercises leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction.
- Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
- Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional materials and monitors delivery of the instructional program.
- Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum, and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs.
- Organizes and oversees building level programing
- Ensures the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents; and the destruction of public records in accordance with law and regulations.
- Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with Board policy and the students’ rights to due process.
- Notifies immediately the parent or guardian and the chief school administrator to arrange for an immediate examination by a physician of any pupil suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or of using anabolic steroids.
- Reports incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse. Ensures the removal of students in possession of firearms from the general education program and provides notification as required by law and administrative code. Works cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment.
- Responsible for State and District Assessments
- Oversees and manages 504’s, I & RS teams, HIB cases in coordination with the HIb specialist, and any other applicable student services.
- Participates in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education.
- Plans and supervises regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences; and makes arrangements for special conferences as necessary.
- Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community; interprets policies, programs and activities; and encourages broad community participation in the affairs of the school. Communicates information to parents and the community that is required by law or administrative code.
- Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and other school sponsored activities and functions.
- Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance of all school employees and assists them in achievement of their job goals.
- Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments; and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
- Approves the master teaching schedule.
- Plans and supervises fire and other emergency drills as required by law and Board policy.
- Prepares or supervises the preparation of all reports, records and other paperwork required or appropriate to the school’s administration.
- Conducts staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
- Works cooperatively with the business administrator to schedule community use of the school building and grounds.
- Plans, organizes and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities.
- Prepares and submits the school’s budget requests and monitors the expenditure of funds. Establishes and maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school.
- Ensures the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds.
- Assumes responsibility for the management of the school in accordance with law, administrative code and Board policies and regulations.
- Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses and by reading professional journals and other publications.
- Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/Board policy.
- Keeps the superintendent informed of school activities and needs and works cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the district.
- Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.
JobID: 2290
Position Type:
Administration/Assistant Principal
Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted:
1/24/2025
1/24/2025
Location:
Moorestown Upper Elementary School (4-6)
Moorestown Upper Elementary School (4-6)
Date Available:
07/01/2025
07/01/2025
Closing Date:
02/21/2025
Moorestown Township Public Schools
02/21/2025
Department of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion
Administration Building
803 N. Stanwick Road
Moorestown NJ 08057
856-778-6600 ext. 18261
2025-2026 Vacancy
TITLE: Assistant Principal – Upper Elementary School
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate.
Minimum experience as determined by the Board of Education.
Demonstrated leadership skills in the following areas: curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development and school improvement.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to pass the criminal history review and S414
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
APPLICATION PROCESS:
All candidates should apply online at: www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp
Moorestown Township Public Schools is an Affirmative Action Employer/EEO
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