The Principal provides leadership for the total education program at the school level.
Organizes, administers and supervises the program and assumes responsibility for the functional operation of the building
III. REPORTS TO
Superintendent of Schools/Assistant Superintendent/ and/or Designee
IV. SUPERVISES
Staff and Students
VI. QUALIFICATIONS
Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Principal Certificate
Successful teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level
Prior administrative/supervisory experience
Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and school improvement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Such other qualifications of academic, professional and personal excellence as the Edison Township Board of Education may specify.
VI. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assumes responsibility for the management and organization of the school in accordance with law, administrative code, and Board policies and regulations
Exercises leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction. Involves teachers, parents and students in the development and implementation of state required two year plans to achieve pupil, performance objectives, curriculum content standards and core course proficiencies. Reviews the plans with teaching staff at least once per semester and submits an annual statement of assurance on the district form
Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school
Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional materials; and monitors delivery of the instructional program
Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs
Plans, organizes and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities
Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance of all school employees and assists them in achievement of their job goals
Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments, and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate
Prepares and submits the school's budget requests and monitors the expenditure of funds
Establishes and maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school
Ensures the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents; and the destructions of public records in accordance with law and regulations
Approves the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments
Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with board policy and the students' rights to due process
Notified immediately the parent or guardian and the chief school administrator to arrange for an immediate examination by a physician of any pupil suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or other drugs or of using anabolic steroids
Plans and supervises fire and other emergency drills as required by law and board policy
Prepares or supervises the preparation of all reports, records and other required paperwork
Conducts staff meetings for the proper functioning of the school
Plans and supervises regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences, and makes arrangements for special conferences as necessary
Acts as liaison between the school, the home and the community; interprets policies, programs and activities policies, programs and activities; and encourages broad community participation in the affairs of the school
Keeps the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent informed of school activities and needs and works cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and district
Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professional organizations and by reading professional journals and other publications
Attends special events to recognize student achievement and other school sponsored activities and functions
Ensures the proper collection, safekeeping and accounting of school activity funds
Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/board policy
Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or designee
VII. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
In accordance with the provisions of the EPSA/BOE contract