PURPOSE: To use leadership, supervisory, and administrative skills in such a way that will assist the principal in coordinating all aspects of the school within the framework of Board policy in order to maximize the educational development of each student.

REPORTS TO: Principal or his/her designee

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must hold acceptable NJ Certification

· Must possess strong communication, managerial and leadership skills.

· Demonstrated knowledge of effective principles of teaching and learning.

· Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a diverse school community.

· Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

· Strong public relations skills.

· Ability to effectively motivate and evaluate staff and students.

· Ability to work as part of a highly functioning administrative team.

· Ability to work on site during the hours required.

· Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists the principal in planning, organizing, scheduling, directing and evaluating all school activities, co-curricular activities and extra-curricular activities.

· Assists and maintains an effective learning environment in the school.

· Assists with the school budget and school finances.

· Prepares or supervises the timely preparation of all assigned reports, records, lists and other paperwork appropriate for the school’s administration.

· Works with central administration on district programs such as transportation, basic skills, special education, and testing.

· Enforces all board policies, administrative directions and state laws/regulations.

· Keeps supervisors and school community informed of building events and activities.

· Maintains active and positive relationships with supervisors, students, staff, parents and the community.

· Assists in the development, revision, and evaluation of the curriculum.

· Establishes guidelines and maintains high standards for student conduct, equitably and positively enforcing discipline as necessary according to the due process rights of students.

· Attends and participates in meetings, special events, school sponsored activities, functions, and athletic events as required by the principal or demands of the position.

· Assists in planning and supervising required activities such as fire drills and emergency preparedness/safety compliance programs.

· Maintains and prepares inventories of school property and oversees the security of that property.

· Establishes and maintains relationships with local community groups and individuals to develop, foster and solicit understanding and support for overall school objectives and programs, to interpret board policies and administrative directives; and to discuss and resolve individual student problems.

· Supervise and evaluate designated certified and non-certified staff regarding their individual and group performance within the framework of the school program in accordance with board policy, administrative directive and state regulation and law.

· Assists with the continuous improvement of the instructional program within the school.

· Assists in the recruiting, screening, hiring, training, assigning, evaluation, and removal when needed of staff assigned to the school.

· Conducts meeting of staff, students and parents necessary for the proper running of the school making all groups aware of changes in policy or procedures when necessary.

· Assists in the mentoring and orientation of new staff members.

· Insures the safety and welfare of all students and staff

· Aligns supervision with district standards and objectives.

· Uses the continued input from the total school community in personnel improvement efforts.

· Discusses and addresses individual student problems.

· Other duties as assigned or as related to the central job goal.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a 12-month full-time position that is annually renewable in accordance to New Horizons Community approved policies and procedures. The typical work day is from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 1st grade
• 2nd grade
• 3rd grade
• 4th grade
• 5th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Charter school

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Principal Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person