Elementary School Principal - NJ Leadership & Program Growth

ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; Dover (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockaway Township School District is seeking a qualified principal or vice principal for a full-time tenure-track leadership role in New Jersey. The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree and NJ Principal Standard Certificate or be eligible.

Experience as a principal or vice principal is preferred, with special education and multilingual student experience a plus. The role involves coordinating and implementing school programs, planning schedules, and aligning state and district assessments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s Degree Required.
• Previous Experience As a Principal Or Vice Principal, Preferred.
• New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.
• Special Education Experience a plus.
• Working with multilingual students, a plus.
• Planning and organization of school program goals and objectives, teacher and student schedules, and state and district tests and other assessment programs.
• Knowledge of research, current practice, national and state initiatives, student outcomes, and program evaluation.
• Attend/participate in grade level meetings.
• Knowledge of teacher/staff scheduling.
• Confer with District Administrators, Vice Principals, teachers, parents, students, and the stakeholders.
• Perform All Other Related Duties As Required.
• Must be reliable and of good moral character.
• Must meet criminal background check.
• Strong Knowledge of Federal and State Law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of school programs and objectives.
• Coordinate school schedules for teachers and students.
• Attend grade level meetings and participate in district planning.
• Collaborate with administrators, staff, parents, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and policies.

Skills

Leadership & Administration

Knowledge of Federal and State Law

Curriculum Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Communication

Multilingual/ Diverse Student Focus

Education

Master's Degree

NJ Principal Certificate or Eligibility

Job description

Rockaway Township School District is seeking a qualified principal or vice principal for a full-time tenure-track leadership role in New Jersey. The candidate must hold a Master’s Degree and NJ Principal Standard Certificate or be eligible.

Experience as a principal or vice principal is preferred, with special education and multilingual student experience a plus. The role involves coordinating and implementing school programs, planning schedules, and aligning state and district assessments.