Description
Position Summary: The Elementary School Principal shall be responsible for the organization, coordination, supervision, evaluation, and interpretation of the instructional program in the elementary school.
Qualifications: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university and a New Jersey Certificate as principal.
Essential Duties: The Elementary School Principal has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Upholds and enforces school administrative, board and state rules, regulations and policies.
- Organizes and supervises the faculty with responsibility for assignment of curricular and co-curricular duties.
- Recruits, interviews and recommends to the Superintendent or designee candidates for professional vacancies as they occur within their respective buildings.
- Completes and forwards to the Superintendent or designee an annual written performance evaluation of all personnel, certified or uncertified, regularly assigned to their building.
- Makes recommendations to the Superintendent or designee regarding leaves of absence, suspensions, dismissals, probationary status and tenure status of all teachers and other personnel for whom they hold responsibility.
- Assumes responsibility for general maintenance of building and grounds.
- Develops in-service programs at the building level and assists in the development of system-wide in-service programs.
- Is responsible for the development and operation of administrative procedures in their buildings.
- Submits an annual report to the Superintendent as required.
- Works cooperatively with other administrators, staff, students and community groups.
- Is responsible for the proper administration of all testing and examinations and for the preparation and submission of reports to the Superintendent and The State Department of Education.
- Works cooperatively with the teaching staff in the selection of textbooks, equipment and teaching materials, and makes recommendations for the purchase of same to the Superintendent or designee.
- Reviews Child Study Team referrals and with the cooperation of the Special Services Department provides follow-up procedures for students within the building.
- Coordinates and approves school programs and activities, including field trips.
- Develops and submits budget requests to the Superintendent or designee.
- Is responsible for the inventory of all the building textbooks and equipment used for instructional purposes.
- Keeps informed regarding the changing role of the Principal through attendance at conferences and continued professional involvement.
- Attends principals' meetings as required unless excused by the Superintendent or designee.
- Develops and maintains a positive communication system with the community, teaching staff, administrators and the Board of Education.
- Assumes responsibility for any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
Evaluation of Performance: Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education policy.
Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.
Evaluation: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's Policy on Supervision and Evaluation.
Computer Skills: Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Salary and Benefits: Medical and dental benefits offered with this position. Salary range $117,301 - $132,024.