Red Bank Elementary Principal - West Deptford, New Jersey

Note: August 1st, 2026 Start · Qualifications: New Jersey Certification in Administration · Reports to: Superintendent ,Assistant Superintendent for HR & CAO, and Director of Technology and Special Projects. · Supervises:  Elementary Staff · Job Goal:  The Elementary Principal sh ...

Job description

Note: August 1st, 2026 Start

Qualifications: New Jersey Certification in Administration

Reports to: Superintendent ,Assistant Superintendent for HR & CAO, and Director of Technology and Special Projects.

Supervises:  Elementary Staff

Job Goal:  The Elementary Principal shall be responsible for the administration of a school or

schools in the system, which shall conform to the purposes and programs of the

total school district. He/she shall organize, coordinate, stimulate and evaluate the

operations of their school including the placement of children, supervision of

instruction, as well as, pupil control and management.
 

Performance Responsibilities:

  Overall responsibilities

 1. Develops good community relations through many avenues of good communication with the home.  This includes active involvement with the Parent-Teacher group.

 2. Develops school procedures that will assist the teachers and children in the orderly management of school life.

 3. Supervises the use of buildings, grounds and equipment, including the arrival and departure of transportation vehicles.

 4. Plans with the custodian a systematic check on the cleanliness of the building and any equipment or part of the building which might present a safety hazard if not properly serviced.

 5. Cooperates with and carries out the policies set down by the Board of Education and Superintendent.

 6. Completes the necessary reports required by State, County, and local educational departments.

 7. Confers with parents concerning pupil progress or other school concerns.

 8. Develops systematic procedure through which parents and staff can move in order to reach a satisfactory solution to a problem.

 9. Works with parent-teacher groups towards the betterment of education.

10. In conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent for HR & CAO, participates in the planning of in-service meetings to clarify policies to staff and to keep staff informed about new ideas and techniques.

11. Observes and evaluates non-tenure and tenured staff members, as well as, auxiliary personnel.

12. Handles the numerous clerical duties and record keeping in the office, plus the answering of all correspondence.

13. Files with the Superintendent a monthly report of activities, problems met and recommendations for the solution of     these problems.  A similar yearly report shall be filed by July 31st.

14. Attends district-wide meetings in order to sustain the desired involvement in curriculum matters.

15. Participates in the budget making processes, as directed by the Superintendent.

16. Manages the Activities Fund for his/her building.

17. Participates in the recruitment and hiring of staff.

18. Works cooperatively with the Supervisor of Facility Management in terms of performance of building custodial and maintenance staff.

19. Supervises the custodian(s) assigned to service his building during the day in the performance of the custodial job description and makes emergency assignments as needed.  Any substantial changes in the custodian job description should receive approval of the Supervisor of Facility Management.

20. Reports any problems of custodial personnel not meeting job performance standards to the Supervisor of Facility Management when initial conferences with the custodian fail to produce the desired change.

21. Makes use of custodial personnel after school hours (night crews, scrubbing crews, etc.) and during the summer months to meet emergency situations or short-term assignments which will not substantially deviate from their assignments under the direction of the Supervisor of Facility Management.

22. Supervises the elementary Summer School Program, which is held on a yearly rotating basis in each elementary building.

23. Supervises building testing program, including ESPA, standardized and district-administered assessment.

24. Performs such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee in accordance with the contractual agreement or policies of the Board of Education.

Environmental Requirements:

The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.

Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.

Work conditions are typical office environment temperatures of 65 to 80 degrees.

Work space has typical conditioned airflow ventilation found in a business office environment.

Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.

Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times.

Physical Demand Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

Must be able to sit for long periods of time at an office desk.

Speak and hear.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.

Heavy computer utilization with ability to observe a computer monitor for hours of the day is required.

Minor standing time for copier utilization from time to time.

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. to move office boxes when necessary.

Employment Conditions:

Contract Term: July 1st to June 30th, 12 months

Salary:    WDAA agreement

Terms and Conditions:   WDAA agreement and Board policy

Evaluation: In accordance with Board policy