Anticipated, Director of School Management - DIST

Franklin-Township-Public-Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and prescription

Personal and sick days

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin Township School District Central Office in Somerset, New Jersey seeks an anticipated Director of School Management for the 2026-2027 school year. The role begins November 2026 and involves district-wide oversight of student conduct processes, school safety, and crisis management coordination.

The position requires NJ Director certification, a minimum of ten years in public education with five in administration, and strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Must possess the valid New Jersey certification for Director.
• Ten years’ experience in public education, five in administration.
• Experience as a principal or district-level administrator preferred.
• Ability to communicate with staff, students, parents, and other district constituencies.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze situations and take effective action.
• Compliance with NJ FIRST Act and successful criminal history clearance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate student conduct processes and procedures.
• Act as student advocate and supervise campus security, including security tech and staff.
• Coordinate the crisis management team and serve as School Safety Specialist and Anti-Bullying Coordinator.
• Collaborate with district leadership to ensure safety and compliance across the district.

Skills

Effective management

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

New Jersey certification for Director

Job description

Anticipated, Director of School Management - DIST

Franklin Township School District Central Office - Somerset, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5940285
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Anticipated, Director of School Management

2026 - 2027 School Year

Anticipated Start: November 2026

District Wide, Based in Central Office

DESCRIPTION

Director of School Management

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of School Management shall be responsible for evaluating the student conduct processes and procedures, act as the student advocate, supervise and monitor all aspects of campus security including security technology and staff.

campus security including security technology and staff. The Director of School Management

shall also serve as the coordinator of the crisis management team and shall serve as the

District's School Safety Specialist and Anti-Bullying Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess the valid and appropriate New Jersey certification for Director
• Successful teaching experience at the elementary or secondary level(s).
• Successful experience as a building administrator or district-level department or program
• administrator in public or private schools. Experience as a principal or a district-level
• director is preferred.
• Ten (10) years’ experience in public education, five of which have been in administration.
• Possess effective management, problem-solving, organizational, human relations, and
• written and verbal communication skills.
• Possess ability to communicate and work effectively with staff, students, parents, and
• other school district constituencies.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze a situation accurately, and adopt and implement an
• effective course of action.
• Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act
• Successful Criminal History Clearance
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or appropriate employment authorization
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual/Multilingual

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

12 - Month Contract. Salary and benefits as determined by the Board of Education and any applicable and collective negotiations agreement.

COMPENSATION

In accordance with the provisions of the BOE/FTEA collective bargaining agreement, the salary range for this position is $180,000 - $195,000. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education.

BENEFITS

For full time staff include:

• Medical, dental and prescription insurance
• Personal and sick days
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid holidays

The information contained in this job description is reviewed and approved by the Board of Education and may be modified as district and state requirements evolve. This job description does not constitute a written employment contract.

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance is reviewed annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the Board of Education policy on evaluations for certificated staff.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS: Ability to be proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position, including but not limited Google Suite, IEP software program and Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT:

External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The Franklin Township School District shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

The Franklin Township School District is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. The district does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $180,000 to $195,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required