PRINCIPAL

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 curriculum.
  • Formulates curriculum to time commitment, physical facilities, instructional materials and personnel.
  • Relates curriculum to time commitment, physical facilities, instructional materials and personnel.
  • Supervises instruction.
  • Provides materials, resources and equipment for the instructional program.
  • Plans and arranges for resource personnel to provide in-service programs.

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

• 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 materials.
• Maintains accurate records as required.

• 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 personnel.
  • Maintains records as required.

• 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 operation.
  • Develops a plan for the orderly growth and improvement of school facilities.
  • Recommends a program of repair, replacement and structural changes when necessary.
  • Supervises the custodial staff.

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

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

• 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.