Assistant Principal: Shared Lincoln School and Perkins School

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 elementary school program. Collaboratively work with various stakeholders to problem solve and create structures that lead to a positive school learning environment and school improvement.  Fostering strong relationships with students, staff, and parents is 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 principals. 

• 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.   

• Directs, 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.  

Probationary Elementary Teacher

*salary pending Newark Teacher Association contract negotiations

QUALIFICATIONS:           

* High level of knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and NYS standards

* Ability to assess students using multiple modalities of assessment and analyze data to inform instruction

* Ability to establish and maintain a professional rapport with other teachers and staff in classroom

* Ability to manage and direct adults in the classroom

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:       

* Prepare lessons that align to the NYS learning standards

* Effectively plan, teach, and assess lessons designed to meet the needs of individual students and the NYS learning standards 

 * Differentiate instruction to meet the individual needs of each student, as outlined in their IEPs and individual needs     

* Create an organized classroom with clear expectations and procedures 

* Provide case management services for students with IEPs    

* Track progress toward IEP goals and report to students, parents, and teachers                       

* Analyze various points of data and modify instructional goals that promote the highest level of student learning  

* Participate in student meetings with Newark staff and family members and the CSE                

* Communicate regularly with family members, keeping them informed of their child’s progress          

* Performing such other duties as may be assigned by the Building Principal as deemed necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.