INTERIM ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL HIGH SCHOOL START DATE: JANUARY 2027

West Milford Township Board of Education; West Milford (NJ); On-site; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

West Milford High School is seeking an Interim Assistant Principal to lead and support a safe, inclusive, and academically rigorous environment. The role emphasizes developing and enforcing behavioral expectations, restorative practices, and tiered interventions aligned with district goals.

Collaboration with teachers, counselors, and families is essential to ensure consistent support systems and data-driven progress monitoring.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field.
• Valid NJ Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.
• Successful experience in a school administrative or leadership role, preferably at the secondary level.
• Strong understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices.
• Ability to lead initiatives for academic achievement, student behavior, and mental health.
• Knowledge of restorative practices, MTSS, and effective classroom management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships with students, staff, families, and community.
• Experience with data analysis to drive school improvement and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Foster a positive school culture and implement behavioral expectations with restorative practices.
• Lead data-driven monitoring of progress and inform decision-making.
• Provide PD and coaching to staff on classroom management and trauma-informed practices.

Skills

Data-driven decisions

Behavior management

Staff development

Restorative practices

MTSS knowledge

Master scheduling

Education

Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field

NJ Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility for Principal

Job description

Position Type

Administration/Interim Assistant Principal

Date Posted

10/28/2026

Location

West Milford High School

Closing Date

Until Filled

POSITION: INTERIM ASSISANT PRINCIPAL

HIGH SCHOOL START DATE

JANUARY 2027

RESPONSIBILITIES

The High School Assistant Principal is responsible for fostering a positive and inclusive school culture that supports academic achievement, social-emotional growth, and respectful behavior among all students and staff. This role involves leading the development and implementation of clear behavioral expectations, restorative practices, and tiered interventions that align with district goals. The assistant principal collaborates with teachers, counselors, and families to ensure consistent support systems are in place and regularly uses data to monitor progress and inform decision-making. Additionally, the assistant principal provides professional development and coaching to staff to strengthen classroom management, student engagement, and trauma-informed practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in educational leadership, administration, or a related field
• Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility for Principal
• Successful experience in a school administrative or leadership role, preferably at the secondary level
• Strong academic background and thorough understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that support academic achievement, student behavior, social-emotional development, and student & staff mental health and well-being.
• Knowledge of restorative practices, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) and effective classroom management strategies
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the broader school community
• Experience with data analysis to drive decision-making and school improvement planning
• Knowledge of and experience with building high school master schedules
• Experience with evaluating staff and leading teacher development

PAY SCALE

Per diem rate of $400 - $500, based on professional experience

• Health Benefits - Blue Cross/Blue Shield & Delta Dental

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer