Vice Principal
$84,401–$125,550 year
On-sitePaterson, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Paterson Public Schools seeks a Vice Principal to serve as acting administrator in the Principal's absence, assist with administrative functions, oversee discipline and attendance, develop and implement programs addressing student behavior, prepare reports on violence, vandalism, attendance, and discipline, model professional standards, and communicate effectively in English. Requires a standard New Jersey Principal Certificate and a minimum of five years' teaching and/or administrative experience with adolescents. Strong organizational, disciplinary, curriculum development, program evaluation, data management, and interpersonal skills are essential. Valid driver’s license and ability to collaborate with students, staff, parents, and the community are required. This role operates in a full-time capacity and aligns with district policies and state regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Standard New Jersey Principal Certificate
- Minimum of five (5) years excellent experience in teaching and/or administration and working with adolescents
- Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
- Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective discipline strategies and motivation, curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community
- Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management and telecommunications
- Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior
- Assume responsibility for the operation of the school in the absence of the Principal, in accordance with the School Principal job description (if applicable) and in compliance with all laws, administrative codes and Board polices and regulations
- Assist the Principal with administrative functions of the school as assigned by the Principal
- Conduct discipline and suspension hearings in accordance with established school and district procedures, ensuring due process
- Supervise in a fair and consistent manner effective discipline and attendance systems with high standards, consistent with the philosophy, values, and mission of the school and district, in accordance with due process and other laws and regulations, ensuring a safe, orderly environment that encourages students to take responsibility for behavior and creates high morale among staff and students
- Incorporate procedures for the early identification of potentially disruptive students and the conditions that create or enhance unacceptable behavior (e.g., bullying) and implement programs to address such conditions
- Prepare all required reports regarding violence, vandalism, attendance and discipline matters
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school personnel and agencies associated with the school
- Serve as a role model for students, dressing professionally, demonstrating the importance and relevance of learning, accepting responsibility and demonstrating pride in the education profession
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students, parents, administrators and the community
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