QUALIFICATIONS:

A New Jersey Certificate with the appropriate Principal's endorsement.

AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIP:

Responsible to the Superintendent of Schools and his designated representatives.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

To effectively assist the or principal in the administration and supervision of the educational program within an assigned school.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Vice Principal is responsible for assisting the or Principal in the effective performance of the following:

• Curriculum development and evaluation
• Personnel administration
• Administration of pupil personal services
• School-Parent-Community relationships
• Administration and supervision of Federal and State programs
• Thorough and efficient management
• Physical plant
• Instructional materials and supplies
• Financial management

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Vice Principal is responsible for assisting the Principal in the effective performance of the following:

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: (continued}

• Curriculum Development and Evaluation:
  • Provides for the organization and content of
  • Formulates curriculum

• Relates curriculum to time commitment, physical facilities, instructional materials and
• Supervises
• Provides materials, resources and equipment for the instructional

(t) Plans and arranges for resource personnel to provide in-service programs.

• Personnel Administration:
  • Selects, schedules and assigns
  • Supervises and evaluates instructional and support
  • Provides for the orientation of new staff and continuing staff
  • Promotes morale and general
  • Maintains personnel records as

• Administration of Pupil Personnel Services:
  • Directs all pupil personnel services assigned and available in the following areas: Athletics

Health

Special Education Speech Therapy

Library Multi-Media Services Food Service Program Transportation

Child Study Team Guidance and Counseling Testing and Evaluation

• Establishes and administers the discipline
• Provides for availability and·use of audio/visual
• Maintains accurate records as

• Promotes, supports and administers School-Parent-Community relationships:
  • Utilizes and directs effective programs through:

New Releases PTA Programs

Personal Appearances Inter-Agency Cooperation Parental Conferences Special School Programs

• Administration and Supervision of Federal and State programs:
  • Schedules, supervises and evaluates assigned
  • Maintains records as

• Thorough and Efficient Management:
  • Provides professional leadership m the development of "thorough and efficient" programs as legislated.
  • Implements required system of reporting to the Superintendent of Schools or designated

• Maintenance of the Physical Plant:
  • Determines the needs and develops and efficient program of plant
  • Develops a plan for the orderly growth and improvement of school
  • Recommends a program of repair, replacement and structural changes when
  • Supervises the custodial

8) Provision of Instructional Materials and Supplies:

• Orders and maintains logistical support throughout the school
• Meets the needs of assigned special
• Distributes and inventories
• Selects, requisitions, distributes and evaluates textbooks the related

9) Financial System Management:

• Implements program-oriented
• Maintains school financial

• Implements the negotiated agreement between the Elizabeth Board of Education and the Elizabeth Education Association, and the rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of

• Acts as a mentor at the Superintendent's

• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Principal (Elementary, Middle, Secondary)

QUALIFICATIONS:

A New Jersey Certificate with the appropriate Principal's endorsement.

AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIP:

Responsible to the Superintendent of Schools and his designated representatives.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

To effectively administer and supervise the educational program within an assigned school.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Principal is responsible for the effective performance of the following:

• Curriculum development and Evaluation
• Personnel Administration
• Administration of Pupil Personal Services
• School-Parent-Community Relationships
• Administration and Supervision of Federal and State programs
• Thorough and Efficient management
• Physical Plant
• Instructional Materials and Supplies
• Financial Management

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the Principal is responsible for the effective performance of the following:

• Curriculum Development and Evaluation:
  • Provides for the organization and content of
  • Formulates curriculum to time commitment, physical facilities, instructional materials and personnel.
  • Relates curriculum to time commitment, physical facilities, instructional materials and personnel.
  • Supervises
  • Provides materials, resources and equipment for the instructional

(t) Plans and arranges for resource personnel to provide in-service programs.

• Personnel Administration:
  • Selects, schedules and assigns
  • Supervises and evaluates instructional and support
  • Provides for the orientation of new staff and continuing staff
  • Promotes morale and general
  • Maintains personnel records as

• Administration of Pupil Personnel Services:
  • Directs all pupil personnel services assigned and available in the following areas:

Athletics

Health and Safety Special Education Speech Therapy

Library Multi-Media Services Food Service Program Transportation

Child Study Team

Guidance and Counseling Testing and Evaluation

• Establishes and administers the discipline policy
• Provides for availability and use of audio/visual
• Maintains accurate records as

• Promotes, Supports and Administers School-Parent-Community Relationships:
  • Utilizes and directs effective programs through:

New Releases PTA Programs

Personal Appearances Inter-Agency Cooperation Parental Conferences Special School Programs

• Administration and Supervision of Federal and State Programs:
  • Schedules, supervises and evaluates assigned
  • Maintains records as

• Thorough and Efficient Management:

• Provides professional leadership in the development of "thorough and efficient" programs as legislated.
• Implements required· system of reporting to the Superintendent of Schools or designated representative.

• Maintenance of the Physical Plant:
  • Determines the needs and develops and efficient program of plant
  • Develops a plan for the orderly growth and improvement of school
  • Recommends a program of repair, replacement and structural changes when
  • Supervises the custodial

• Provision of Instructional Materials and Supplies:
  • Orders and maintains logistical throughout the school
  • Meets the needs of assigned special
  • Distributes and inventories
  • Selects, requisitions, distributes and evaluates textbooks the related

• Financial System Management:
  • Implements program-oriented
  • Maintains school financial

• Implements the negotiated agreement between the Elizabeth Board of Education and the Elizabeth Education Association, and the rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education.

• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee.

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Supervisor of Secondary Education

Qualifications:

1. Valid Supervisor's certificate or certificate of

1. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the area of public school education, with related experiences in teaching.

1. Administration and communication

1. Required criminal history background.ch ck and proof of U.S. citize \rip or legal resident alien status. ···

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of current educational prin.ciples, best practices and procedures in curriculum development, professional development, instruction, and assessing program needs in the assigned instructional specialty area.
2. Knowledge of comprehensive progr$ development and monitoring, and current research and theory in the assigned
3. Knowledge ofcollege and university admi_ssions procedures and district/postsecondary counseling practices.
4. Knowl dge of accountability measures and achievement data
5. Knowledge of technology to support learning, data analysis, and
6. Knowledge of effective practices for instruction in the assigned area to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
7. Abiltfy to design and deliver professional
8. Ability Jo work effectively with postsecondary and business partners, principals, staff, and parents. ..

Reports to: Supervises:

Building Principal

Teachers, Grades 9-12 (all subject areas)

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Supervises and provides leadership for curriculum and instructional program planning, development, and implementation.

1. Leads school system partnerships with higher education and business to prepare students for college-level studies and work-based experiences before or by high school graduation.
2. Manages programs to promote parent involvement and support for student
3. Provides training for administrators and classroom
4. Keeps abreast of national and state trends in program
5. Leads program monitoring and evaluation and directs evaluation and selection of textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment in area of

Terms of Employment:

Twelve (12) months; tenurable

Evaluated by the Assistant Director of Elementary and- Secondary Education.

Date Approved: Rev'd.:

September 15, 2011

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:Supervisor of Physical Education, Health, and Safety

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid Supervisor's certificate and certificate of

1. Minimum of five (5) years experience in the area of public school education, with related experience in teaching.

1. Administration and communication

1. Required criminal history background check and proof of S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education

SUPERVISES:

Teachers

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Providing direct supervision to the various Physical Education, Health, and Safety Programs through regular classroom visits and offering positive suggestions relative to ' more effective approaches in instruction.

1. Direct appropriate personnel relative to assisting teachers in the development, evaluation and improvement of teaching techniques.

1. Participate in the recommendation or non-recommendation of non-tenured Physical Education, Health, and Safety teachers and the evaluation of tenured personnel through observation, consultation and a review of reports.

1. Assist in the programming of classes related to areas

1. Participate in the process of recruitment, selection, appointment, and orientation of new

1. Assist the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education in developing and improving the curriculum in Physical Education, Health, and Safety programs by leading, directing and working with the appropriate principals and vice-principals, consultants, resource teachers and other members of the professional staff.

1. Coordinate with the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education, and when appropriate, other principals and supervisors, in all aspects of interaction between the schools and the division.

1. Maintain regular contact with outside agencies interested in the District's Physical Education, Health and Safety education programs.

1. Analyze and interpret pre- and post-data in conjunction with appropriate principals and

1. Conduct ongoing evaluation of the Physical Education, Health, and Safety programs PreK-12.

1. Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to the Physical Education, Health, and Safety programs.

1. Work with the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education in supervising and directing the professional growth of appropriate staff members through regularly scheduled staff meetings and workshops and through individual and group

1. Assist principals, appropriate supervisors and teachers in the procurement, distribution and use of all instructional materials, supplies, equipment and software pertaining to physical education, health and safety instruction.

1. Cooperate with the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education in any special programs geared to teach students about heart disease, cancer, dental health, drug/alcohol abuse, Acquired Immunized Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), etc.

1. Ensure compliance with all rules and regulations of the State Department of

1. Maintain an inventory of all instructional materials, supplies, equipment and software pertaining to physical education, health and safety instruction.
2. Prepare reports as requested by the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary

1. Develop and coordinate sequential programs of physical education, health and safety in all grades.

1. Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meetings for staff, as requested by the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education.

1. Organize workshops for staff and provide continuing professional development, as requested by the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education.

1. Organize, administer and supervise a program of physical education for all special education students including after school and summer programs.

1. Keep current with all new developments in the area of adaptive physical education and conduct in-service activities for staff members in this regard.

1. Evaluate and distribute safety materials furnished by outside sources in the promotion of safety education.

1. Institute new developments in the program of safety education in the

1. Arrange for and supervise persons rendering first aid

1. Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve (12) months; tenurable.

Evaluated by the Assistant Director of Elementary and Secondary Education consistent with statute, code, and collective negotiations agreement.

Compensation and benefits as established by the Administrator's collective negotiations agreements.

Date Approved:June 28, 2005

Rev'd.:

Rev'd.:

Rev'd.:

June 29, 2006

June 28, 2007

September 15, 2011

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elizabeth, New Jersey JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Teacher ( All certified personnel including Teachers, Librarians, Nurses, Attendance Officers, Guidance Counselors, School Psychologist, Occupational Education Instructors, Psychiatric Social Workers, Teachers Assistants, Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultants, Consultants and Resource Teachers)

OUALIFICATIONS:

A New Certificate with the appropriate endorsement.

AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIP:

Responsible to building principal and/or other appropriately certified supervisory personnel designated by the Superintendent of Schools.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

To assist students to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional. Physical and psychological growth, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills essential for foll participation as responsible citizens.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the teacher is responsible for the effective performance of the following duties and responsibilities:

1. Instruction/Guidance/Evaluation
2. Competency within assigned position
3. Planning and preparation
4. Classroom control
5. Record Keeping
6. Curriculum development
7. Professional growth
8. Teacher/Student Relationships
9. Teacher/Staff Relationships

I 0. Teacher/Parent Relationships

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the approved limits of authority and in compliance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education and the New Jersey Administrative Code, the teacher is responsible for the effective performance of the following duties and responsibilities as specified by the assigned position:

1. Uses effective and varied methods of
2. Assists students in developing desirable work habits and study
3. Provides opportunities for full student
4. Uses appropriate and correct oral and written expression in lesson preparation and
5. Plans based on long and short- term instructional goals.
6. Evaluate student progress on a regular
7. Develops and maintains a classroom environment that is conducive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest and ability of
8. Provides for the safety and well being of students by establishing standards of
9. Encourages respect for rights, opinions, property and contributions of
10. Maintains accurate and complete records as
11. Meets and instructs assigned classes in locations and at times designated
12. Continues the educational process by being available to students and parents for education- related purposes.
13. Insures proper maintenance and inventory of instructional materials and
14. Participates in faculty meetings and committees as
15. Cooperates with other members of the staff in planning
16. Participates in all in-service activities as
17. Provides equal educational opportunities for all students in accordance with state and local thorough and efficient goals and objectives.
18. Remains abreast of current educational developments, trends and
19. Accepts and carries out assigned responsibilities for co-curricular
20. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and the policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education.
21. Performs all other assigned duties deemed necessary and essential by the Superintendent of Schools or his designee.

ELIZABETH BOARD OF EDUCATION

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Whole School Reform (WSR) Social Worker

Qualifications:

1. Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) or LSW

1. School Social Worker

1. Experience working with social service

1. Effective communication

1. Required criminal history background check and proof of S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports to:Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provides the training and the tools that will enable parents or guardians to understand and meet their child's social and emotional needs.

1. Provides students and families an appropriate social service delivery

• system within the context of Whole School Reform programs.

1. Provides outreach programs to students and parents or guardians in cooperation with the Parent Liaison.

1. Provides short term counseling to students as

1. Facilitates in-school support groups for students as the need

1. Maintains confidential and accurate student records with regular reports provided to the building principal.

1. Serves as a member of the Intervention and Referral Services Team (I & RS).

1. Serves as a member of the school crisis

1. Attends professional development seminars as requested by the

• building principal.

1. Serves as a member of the I & RS and assists with individual, group and family counseling.

1. Develops and facilitates in-school support

1. Develops and conducts workshops for parents or guardians, addressing student substance abuse issues.

1. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the building

Terms of Employment:

10 months; tenurable

Evaluated by the building Principal consistent with statute, code and collective negotiations agreement.

Compensation and benefits as established by the collective negotiations agreement.

Date Approved:August 18, 2005

Rev'd.:

2005-49

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Personal Assistant

RESPONSIBLE TO:

Building Principal/Supervisor of Special Services

DUTIES:

1. Under the direction of the classroom teacher, must supervise the arrival/dismissal of a particular student in his/her class at designated drop-off/pick-up areas.
2. Must assist the student with inclement weather clothing, as necessary and
3. Must assist in the organization/distribution/clean-up procedure of food for breakfast, snack and lunch for the particular student he/she is assigned to assist.
4. Must assist in toilet/lavatory activities, including lavatory assistance, potty training and/or diaper changing.
5. Must accompany the student to recreational/lunch activities in the classroom/lunch room or any other designated place.
6. Must accompany the student to a special subject area
7. Must assist the student with assigned work under the direction of the classroom
8. Assist in preparing instructional materials, preparing bulletin boards and assist m scoring/checking the student's completed

PROFICIENCIES NEEDED:

1. Punctuality and
2. Demonstrate ability to work under the supervision/direction of the classroom
3. Demonstrate understanding/sensitivity to the needs of handicapped
4. Maintain a professional attitude and respect the confidentiality of all information and activities related to students in the classroom.
5. Demonstrate the willingness to comply with school
6. Demonstrate the ability to facilitate the use of instructional materials in the
7. Understand and use the appropriate channel of communication for comments/suggestions.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. References required to determine proof of good moral
2. Health examination
3. High School Diploma or

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1. Fulfill the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act by obtaining 48 college credits or passing the ETS Paraprofessional Test with a score of 456 or better.

ELIZABETH PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY III - II - I

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess high school diploma or equivalent
• Requires excellent typing, shorthand, filing and communication skills
• Demonstrate sound judgment in personal interaction with others

AUTHORITY AND RELATIONSHIP

The Administrative Secretary is responsible for the supervision of the clerical staff reporting to the department and has the authority to delegate the clerical work accordingly.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. She must be able to do work of a confidential nature, display initiative and good
2. She works under direction, however, in those areas in which procedure has been established. She proceeds with independence in performing the duties required to expedite the work of the office.
3. She must be able to handle public relations with tact and
4. She receives incoming telephone calls and personal callers, determining the identity of the caller and nature of the She determines which in her judgment must be directed to the administrator, which can be taken care of personally, and which can be referred elsewhere.
5. She makes arrangements for conferences including space, people, time,
6. She informs the administrator as requested on such matters as: procedures and past practices with respect to various reports, the general nature and history of miscellaneous recurring items, and the sources from whom he/she can obtain a quick explanation or various matters.
7. She establishes and maintains subject-matter files in connection with the work under her superior's She exercised initiative in establishing or revising files to meet the current needs.
8. She knows the policies and procedures for the procurement of supplies, equipment, printing, maintenances services, etc.
9. She receives and opens incoming mail giving it directly to the
10. She performs stenographic work of the highly confidential nature with speed and
11. She does related work such as: Xeroxing, adding and calculating machines for statistical reports.

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