Preschool Principal
Apply NowCompany: Vernon Township School District
Location: Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
Description:
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
10/4/2024
Location:
Walnut Ridge School
Date Available:
12/16/2024
PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development and school improvement
4. Digital fluency is required.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education
SUPERVISES:
All certified and noncertified staff assigned to the school
JOB GOAL:
To provide leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations to ensure a school climate that fosters the educational development of each student.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for the management of the school in accordance with law, administrative code and board policies and regulations.
2. Exercises leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction.
3. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
4. Maintains high standards of staff and student safety and remains in direct communication with the Director of School Safety and Security, School Resource Officer, School RPO, and Coordinating Custodian, as necessary.
5. Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional materials and monitors delivery of the instructional program.
6. Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs.
7. Plans, organizes and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities.
8. Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance of all school employees and assists them in achievement of their job goals.
9. Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments; and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
10. Prepares and submits the school's budget requests and monitors the expenditure of funds.
11. Establishes and maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school.
12. Ensures the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents; and the destruction of public records in accordance with law and regulations.
13. Prepares the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments under the direction of and with approval of the Assistant Superintendent or Director of Curriculum.
14. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with board policy and the students' rights to due process.
15. Notifies 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.
16. Reports incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse. Ensures the removal of students in possession of firearms from the general education program and provides notification as required by law and administrative code; works cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment.
17. Participates in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education.
18. Plans and supervises fire and other emergency drills as required by law and board policy.
19. Prepares or supervises the preparation of all reports, records and other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration
20. Conducts staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
21. Plans and supervises regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences; and makes arrangements for special conferences as necessary.
22. Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community; interprets policies, programs and activities; and encourages broad community participation in the affairs of the school.
23. Communicates information to parents and the community that is required by law or administrative code.
24. Keeps the superintendent informed of school activities and needs and works cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the district.
25. Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses and by reading professional journals and other publications.
26. Develops and maintains a master schedule for the academic, extracurricular programs, and works cooperatively with the business administrator to schedule community use of the school building and grounds.
27. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions.
28. Ensures the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds.
29. Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/board policy.
30. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Elementary School Teaching
Date Posted:
10/4/2024
Location:
Walnut Ridge School
Date Available:
12/16/2024
PRESCHOOL PRINCIPAL
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development and school improvement
4. Digital fluency is required.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
6. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
REPORTS TO:
Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/Directors of Curriculum and Instruction and Special Education
SUPERVISES:
All certified and noncertified staff assigned to the school
JOB GOAL:
To provide leadership and managerial oversight to the instructional program and school operations to ensure a school climate that fosters the educational development of each student.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assumes responsibility for the management of the school in accordance with law, administrative code and board policies and regulations.
2. Exercises leadership in school-level planning for improvement of instruction.
3. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
4. Maintains high standards of staff and student safety and remains in direct communication with the Director of School Safety and Security, School Resource Officer, School RPO, and Coordinating Custodian, as necessary.
5. Assists in the selection of appropriate instructional materials and monitors delivery of the instructional program.
6. Participates in the development, evaluation and revision of curriculum and assumes responsibility for the implementation of approved programs.
7. Plans, organizes and supervises all curricular and extracurricular activities.
8. Interviews, recommends for appointment, assigns, supervises and evaluates the performance of all school employees and assists them in achievement of their job goals.
9. Conducts periodic observations of teaching staff members; prepares written comments; and offers constructive suggestions for improvement when appropriate.
10. Prepares and submits the school's budget requests and monitors the expenditure of funds.
11. Establishes and maintains an efficient office system to support the administrative functions of the school.
12. Ensures the safekeeping of student and personnel files and other confidential records and documents; and the destruction of public records in accordance with law and regulations.
13. Prepares the master teaching schedule and classroom assignments under the direction of and with approval of the Assistant Superintendent or Director of Curriculum.
14. Maintains high standards of student conduct and enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with board policy and the students' rights to due process.
15. Notifies 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.
16. Reports incidents of violence, vandalism and substance abuse. Ensures the removal of students in possession of firearms from the general education program and provides notification as required by law and administrative code; works cooperatively with law enforcement authorities in maintaining a safe and drug-free school environment.
17. Participates in the planning and delivery of intervention and referral services for pupils who are having difficulty in their classes and who have not been classified in need of special education.
18. Plans and supervises fire and other emergency drills as required by law and board policy.
19. Prepares or supervises the preparation of all reports, records and other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration
20. Conducts staff meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the school.
21. Plans and supervises regularly scheduled parent/teacher conferences; and makes arrangements for special conferences as necessary.
22. Acts as a liaison between the school, home and community; interprets policies, programs and activities; and encourages broad community participation in the affairs of the school.
23. Communicates information to parents and the community that is required by law or administrative code.
24. Keeps the superintendent informed of school activities and needs and works cooperatively with central office staff on matters relating to the school and the district.
25. Assumes responsibility for his/her continuing professional growth and development by attendance at professional meetings, memberships in professional organizations, enrollment in advanced courses and by reading professional journals and other publications.
26. Develops and maintains a master schedule for the academic, extracurricular programs, and works cooperatively with the business administrator to schedule community use of the school building and grounds.
27. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement and other school-sponsored activities and functions.
28. Ensures the proper collection, safekeeping, and accounting of school activity funds.
29. Performs other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation/board policy.
30. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be determined as mutually agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.