School Principal jobs in New Jersey
School Principal directs and oversees education and teaching programs for an assigned school. Responsibilities include developing the curriculum, staffing departments, reviewing faculty performance, and creating an atmosphere conducive to scholarly pursuits. Being a School Principal ensures all school activities are within budgetary guidelines. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, School Principal typically reports to a superintendent. May require a master's degree. The School Principal typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a School Principal typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Principal
- Glassboro Public School
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Glassboro, NJ
FULL_TIME
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Duties
Glassboro Public Schools is seeking qualified candidates in the capacity of a Principal of Thomas Bowe School for the 2024-20205 school year. Previous applicants need not apply. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:
TITLE: Principal
Qualifications
Holds or is eligible for a New Jersey Principal Certificate. Must successfully pass The Framework for teaching Evaluation Danielson group.- State of NJ Certification (0200 - Principal) Requried
- State of NJ Certification (0106 - Supervisor) Preferred
- State of NJ Certification (0101 - School Administrator) Preferred
- Three to Five Years Administrative Experience Preferred
- Instructional Strong Leadership and Organizational Skills
- Experience working with Instructional PLC’s (Professional Learning Community) that are grounded in research
- Experience with Scheduling/ Data Analysis
- Experience with implementing Culturally Relevant Practices
- Strong background in PARCC Assessments and the NJSLS for ELA and Math
- Successful Completion of a Background Check
Job Goal/Major Functions
As a line member of school management under the direction of the Superintendent, the Principal recommends and administers approved policies and programs to meet the educational needs of his/her school; recommends for employment; supervises and evaluates the work of the personnel in the building and reports their progress to the Superintendent; recommends a budget to meet the educational any physical needs of the building; evaluates all phases of the activities and programs of the school; and maintains and enhances the school’s and the District’s standing in all major internal and external relationships. The authority and responsibility of the Principal extends to all personnel and activities of the school and to such other activities and personnel as may be assigned by the Superintendent.
Operation- Provide key leadership in establishing the vision and mission of the school and in formulating strategic plans to support school goals.
- Plan, coordinate and direct the educational program for the building, within established policies.
- Initiate and recommend plans and programs for methods, practices, procedures, or facilities for the improvement of the overall educational program in the building. Direct and coordinate the execution of approved programs.
- Keep staff informed of the educational program, policies, and regulations of the District.
- Promote and enhance the relations of the school and the District among the general public, taxpayers, parents, employees, students and others.
- Provide leadership and/or support for parent groups such as the PTA, POT, PAC (Parent Advisory Council), or Site Based Groups.
- Report periodically the activities and progress of the school staff including its performance against approved objectives and programs.
- Recommend and administer approved personnel policies and procedures of the District in the school.
- Organize, supervise, and evaluate office staff.
- Direct custodial staff to meet approved objectives of the school.
- Supervise and evaluate work of the faculty and support staff and submit recommendations to the Superintendent for hiring, orientation and in-service training, promoting, retaining, and dismissing members of the staff. Direct the execution of approved programs.
- Recommend teacher assignments, including supplementary contracts for the building.
- Counsel regularly with teachers in order to help them to develop improved effectiveness with teaching.
- Implement appropriate building-level staff development programs as needed.
- Write job descriptions for new positions created within the school for Superintendent’s approval.
- Direct and control pupil behavior and discipline, recommend action to be taken in extreme and/or legal cases.
- Recommend to the Superintendent and administer all approved procedures for promotion and retention of pupils.
- Administer, organize, and help develop procedures, facilities and forms for pupil records and accounting.
- Enforce safety regulations, recommend improved procedures, and direct programs for enhancing the safety consciousness of all staff and pupils throughout the building.
- Monitor the security of the building and its operation.
- Approve specifications for equipment and supplies; direct and control the receipt, inspection for conditions and specifications, storage, usage and distribution of equipment and supplies.
- Observe Teaching Staff.
- Initiate, develop, coordinate, justify and recommend the building budget to the Superintendent.
- Assume responsibility for monitoring an annual school budget and for implementing appropriate systems of internal control and recordkeeping.
- Control expenses within approved budgetary limits securing as required a statement of current expenditures for the building against the general budget from the Business Office.
- Other duties as assigned.
This is a ten (10) month position with salary and contract terms to be negotiated with the Superintendent and the Board of Education.
Evaluation
Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
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GPSD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, association with a group with one or more actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Title IX Coordinator's contact information rpreston@gpsd.us, 856-652-2700, or by mail, 560 Bowe Blvd, Glassboro, NJ 08028. It is the policy of GPSD to maintain a drug-free workplace. If needed, individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request accommodation. - 7 Days Ago
Principal
- Link Community Charter School
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Newark, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Principal (12 month position, full-time)Position DescriptionEducationThe Principal of Link Community Charter School commits themselves to the most urgent, challenging and rewarding work of our times –...
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School Secretary - Middle School Principal
- Thompson School District
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Clark, NJ
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 10204 Position Type: Secretarial/Clerical/Secretary - Middle School Principal Date Posted: 4/22/2022 Location: Walt Clark Middle School Date Available: 06/10/2022 Closing Date: 05/01/2022 Assig...
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Vice Principal- Middle School
- Hamilton Township School District
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Hamilton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Vice Principal- Middle School JobID: 2894 Position Type: ADMINISTRATION/Vice Principal Date Posted: 2/6/2024 Location: Crockett Middle School Closing Date: 02/21/2024 Vice Principal – Middle School (G...
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Principal- Middle School
- Hamilton Township School District
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Hamilton, NJ
FULL_TIME
- Principal- Middle School JobID: 2948 Position Type: ADMINISTRATION/Principal Date Posted: 4/25/2024 Location: Crockett Middle School Closing Date: 05/08/2024 Principal – Crockett Middle School (Grades...
- 7 Days Ago
Principal, School Leadership
- Camden City School District
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Camden, NJ
FULL_TIME
- JobID: 444 Position Type: School Leadership/Principal Date Posted: 11/21/2023 Location: Camden City School District (High-Needs School) In our District, we put students first. Our vision: all Camden s...
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- Amana Academy Charter Schools
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Alpharetta, GA
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School Principal
- Chester Upland School District
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Chester, PA
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High School Principal
- The Academy of Central Florida
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Orlando, FL
- Position: High School Principal Location: The Academy of Central Florida; Orlando, FL 32817 About Us: The Academy of Cen...
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School Principal
- ReGeneration Schools
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School Principal
- Choice Schools
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Battle Creek, MI
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High School Principal
- RePublic Schools
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Nashville, TN
- Job Details Job Location RePublic High School - Nashville, TN Description Who We Are Serving more than 3,300 scholars in...
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Middle School Principal
- Canandaigua City School District
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Canandaigua, NY
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High School Principal
- Democracy Prep Public Schools
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New York, NY
- Who You Are A leader and education reformer with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college succe...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
About New Jersey
New Jersey is bordered on the north and northeast by New York (parts of which are across the Hudson River, Upper New York Bay, the Kill Van Kull, Newark Bay, and the Arthur Kill); on the east by the Atlantic Ocean; on the southwest by Delaware across Delaware Bay; and on the west by Pennsylvania across the Delaware River.
New Jersey is often broadly divided into three geographic regions: North Jersey, Central Jersey, and South Jersey. Some New Jersey residents do not consider Central Jersey a region in its own right, but others believe it is a separate geographic and cultural area from the Nor...
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