Position Title

Assistant Principal, Kelley School

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

$72,000 minimum, commensurate with experience

Job Description

GOAL: To assist the principal in the general management of the school to ensure that students receive the best possible education and services with the resources available and the school is a positive, safe, healthy and productive place to learn.

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Assistant Principal will focus on the administration and supervision of the school program. Collaboratively work with various stakeholders to problem solve and create structures that lead to a positive school learning environment and school improvement.  Foster strong relationships with students, staff, and parents are essential.

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Maintain an effective learning climate in the school.
• Coordinates and supervises the day-to-day student management procedures in the school including related record keeping and referral systems.
• Enforces discipline as necessary in accordance with the district code of conduct and incorporates restorative justice principles.
• Implements disciplinary policies through student, parent and staff conferences.
• Assists the principal in providing for the safety and security of students, personnel, building and grounds and assists with the supervision of the school security.
• Works with teachers, mental health professionals and other school staff and with public agencies to support students and address matters relating to the guidance and welfare of students. 
• Works cooperatively with various members of the administration and building staff in addressing building and/or district issues.
• Plans and supervises activities and programs with building staff which are outgrowths of the school’s curriculum such as: plays, concerts, assemblies, student council, field trips.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate records and reports to parents on the progress and attendance of students. 
• Direct, supervises and evaluates teachers, clerical staff and paraprofessionals.
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete and accurate records of the entire school program.
• Assists the principal in observing and evaluating the performance of the instructional and support staff and completes required documentation.
• Coordinates the schedule of all students, instructional and support staff.
• Acts as the principal in the absence of the principal.
• Performs related duties that may be assigned by the school principal, Superintendent of Schools or their designee.

 

 

Job Qualifications

PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Good knowledge of student development at the elementary school level.  Hold high and clear expectations for students, staff and self.  Be able to work effectively with a variety of staff and community groups.  Possess a management style which fosters team effort.  Knowledge of curriculum and the instructional supervision process. Operate in a respectable responsible manner. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• New York State School Building Leader Certification
• Completed a minimum of five years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience, preferably at the elementary level.
• Holds a master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

PREFERRED:         

Administrative experience

Application Procedure

Application Deadline: October 24, 2025

Go to www.newarkcsd.org and click on the link for the application page

Job Category

Administrative

Job Location

Kelley School

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