Position Type:
Administration/ Assistant Principal

Date Posted:
8/6/2018

Location:
Columbia High School

Date Available:
08/20/2018

Closing Date:
09/28/2018

  

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
1.0 FTE - COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL
Application
Date Posted
Work Year Base Salary Deadline
Aug. 6, 2018 12 months As per ASCA Aug. 17, 2018

Agreement
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AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

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 students' 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 improving student achievement and quality of instruction.
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, innovative ideas, and techniques that support ongoing professional growth.
13. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

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JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE PRINCIPAL - Columbia High School
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• New Jersey Principal or School Administrator Certificate or eligibility
• New Jersey Teaching Certificate, Masters Degree required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in instructional improvement, curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Knowledgeable of research and best practices in Secondary Education.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Criminal history background check.
• Proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO Superintendent of Schools
JOB GOAL(S)

• To provide outstanding leadership and management of the Columbia High School
• To implement a comprehensive and diversified academic, instructional, security, attendance and extra and co-curricular program; and
• To motivate and supervise staff and students to adjust and learn in a safe and secure environment resulting in high school graduation.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY

• To lead the high school team in implementing an effective, academically and socially appropriate program.
• As the leader of the daily operations at Columbia High School, the principal shall dynamically lead the team to prepare each and every student for success in college and career.
• To communicate with appropriate district personnel on a regular basis regarding, but not limited to, academic, disciplinary, instructional, health, safety, security and maintenance issues. To communicate with appropriate district personnel on a regular basis regarding issues including, but not limited to, academics, discipline, instruction, health, safety, security and maintenance.

·Provide open access and create partnerships with community organizations, institutions and members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Lead the high school program's curricular, attendance, instructional and disciplinary components.

2. Oversee the physical plant to ensure the safe operation of Columbia High School.
3. Manage the operation of the daily schedule, offices, classrooms, teacher assignments, parent outreach and community relations.

4. Provide linkage between the CHS various district staff and outside partner organization to improve co-curricular opportunities, parents and community outreach.

5. Represent the high school in professional and community activities. Coordinate the use of the high school building.

6. Ensure the safe and appropriate environmental maintenance of Columbia High School.

7. Advise appropriate staff regarding budgeting for scholastic, security, athletic, personnel and extra- and co-curricular activities.

8. Be responsible for the student environment, to promote credit attainment leading to graduation, and academic learning that assures that every graduate will qualify to take college level credit-bearing courses without the need for remediation.

9. Observe and evaluate staff assigned to Columbia High School
10. Demonstrate evidence of professional development.

11. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS To maintain effective relationships with teachers, students,
parents, supervisors, support staff, administrators and community leaders.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 12 Months
Salary as per ASCA Agreement