(Anticipated) Assistant Principal

 

Position Purpose
-Under the direction of the Principal and in collaboration with district leadership, the Assistant Principal supports the academic, behavioral, and operational success of the school. The Assistant Principal plays a key leadership role in fostering a positive school climate, ensuring a safe and orderly environment, supervising instructional staff, and implementing school and district policies to promote student achievement and well-being.

Qualifications:

• Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Demonstrated success in instructional leadership, staff supervision, and student discipline.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum standards, school operations, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Must be a resident of New Jersey or attain residency within one year unless exempted under the law.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists the Principal in the administration and supervision of all school programs, policies, and operations.
• Supports and evaluates instructional staff to ensure effective teaching practices and continuous improvement.
• Oversees student discipline, attendance, and behavior management systems in alignment with district policies.
• Collaborates with counselors, teachers, and parents to develop and implement student support plans.
• Helps coordinate standardized testing, curriculum implementation, and professional development initiatives.
• Assumes responsibility for school safety protocols, crisis response, and emergency preparedness.
• Serves as a liaison to parents, community partners, and district departments to support student outcomes.
• Promotes equity, inclusivity, and a culture of high expectations throughout the school community.
• Participates in the recruitment, hiring, and mentoring of staff as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal or district administration to advance school goals.

Additional Duties
Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.
                Note:   The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.



Terms of Employment
 This is a full-time day position during 10 months of the year. This position is governed by the collective bargaining agreement by and between the Board of Education and the Essex County Vocational Education Association.
Compensation
2025-2026 contractual rate


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The Essex County Vocational and Technical High Schools are public schools supported by County, State and Federal Funds. There are five such programs operated by the Board of Education for the Vocational Schools in the County of Essex. These include four high schools and one adult center.  In addition to salary, the Board of Education offers fringe benefits to all employees. These benefits include maintenance of hospitalization insurance including Medical, Dental and Benecard Prescription Plan. The Board also maintains a $4,000 Group Life Insurance Policy for each employee.