KEARNY BOARD OF EDUCATION                                 File Code:   2130.17              Kearny, New Jersey   07032

Policy

                                                            JOB DESCRIPTION

                               ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

1.         The Principal shall be responsible to the Superintendent for the overall organization and administration of the building to which he or she is assigned.

2.         The Principal is responsible for the supervision of all professional personnel assigned to his or her school.

3.         The Principal is responsible for the supervision of the janitorial and maintenance personnel as a shared responsibility with the Board Secretary.

4.         The Principal shall keep the Superintendent completely informed of the condition of the schools and activities therein.

5.         The Principal shall work cooperatively with the teaching staff for the best interests of the pupils.

6.         The Principal shall be responsible for the development of the curriculum and for planning and adapting the courses of study to the needs and interests of the pupils within the framework of the educational philosophy of the district.

7.         The Principal shall confer with the Superintendent on the assignment of the teaching staff within his or her building.

8.         The Principal shall be responsible for the classification, promotion or retention of all pupils within his or her school.

9.         The Principal shall continually appraise and evaluate the instructional program.

10.       The Principal shall be responsible for requisitioning supplies, textbooks, equipment and all materials necessary for the operation of the school.

11.       The Principal shall be responsible for fire drills, air raid drills, school enterprises and activities, parent-teacher organizations, faculty meetings and school exhibits.

12.       The Principal shall be responsible for organizing the playgrounds, lunchrooms and noon hour activities in the best interests of the pupils.

13.       The Principal shall submit a written evaluation of those teachers on his staff not under tenure and such other evaluations as may be requested by the Superintendent.

14.       The Principal shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

Adopted:   September 27, 1990

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