Interim Superintendent of Schools

Old Bridge High School; Matawan (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dynamic Interim Superintendent of Schools to lead a diverse district while a search for a permanent leader is conducted. This role demands a candidate with strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of K-12 education, and experience in managing large teams and budgets. The district serves approximately 8,000 students and boasts a dedicated staff of around 1,000 professionals. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant community committed to educational excellence. If you're passionate about fostering student success and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Required NJDOE Administrative Certificate with School Administrator Endorsement.
• Doctoral degree preferred for this leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administrative team and large staff within the school district.
• Manage budgeting, curriculum, and student conduct issues.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Curriculum Development

Personnel Management

K-12 Education Experience

Education

NJDOE Administrative Certificate

Doctoral Degree

Job description

Position Type:
Administration/ Interim Superintendent

Date Posted:
5/9/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
08/15/2025

Closing Date:
05/21/2025

Position Type:Central Administration

Date Posted:5/8/2025

Location:District – Central Office

Date Available:08/15/2025

Closing Date:05/21/2025

NJDOE Administrative Certificate with School Administrator Endorsement or Certificate of Eligibility required

Doctoral degree preferred

Familiarity with personnel, facilities, operations, labor, budgeting, curriculum, cocurricular, and student conduct issues preferred

Experience at administrative levels of New Jersey school district(s) with supervisory responsibility over administrative team, large staff and large student body preferred

K-12 district(s) experience preferred

Familiarity with Old Bridge Public Schools preferred

Experience as classroom teacher preferred

Interested individuals shall include a resume / curriculum vitae and letter of interest setting forth all pertinent information including interest, qualifications and experience.

Applications shall be submitted directly to the School Business Administrator / Board Secretary at [e-mail]

The Board of Education will review all applications, and reserves all rights to determine which, if any, qualified applicants to interview, as well as all determinations regarding the appointment and contracting process.

All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

The timeline for interviews and further procedures will be established by the Board after the application deadline.

Interim Superintendent of Schools - Applications shall be submitted directly to the School Business Administrator / Board Secretary at [e-mail] Do not apply online

• Position Type:Central Administration

• Date Posted:5/8/2025

• Location:District – Central Office

• Date Available:08/15/2025

• Closing Date:05/21/2025

The Old Bridge Township Board of Education is seeking an energetic, dedicated and highly qualified candidate to serve in the capacity of Interim Superintendent of Schools while the Board undertakes a search for a permanent Superintendent.

Internal and External applicants are encouraged to apply.

Old Bridge is a large school district including a comprehensive high school, a grade nine center, two middle schools, and eleven elementary schools, as well as preschool and special services programs, in an engaged, diverse and growing community in Middlesex County. The district serves approximately 8,000 students with approximately 1,000 professional and support employees and a current operating budget of $168,000,000.

Qualifications:

NJDOE Administrative Certificate with School Administrator Endorsement or Certificate of Eligibility required

Doctoral degree preferred

Familiarity with personnel, facilities, operations, labor, budgeting, curriculum, cocurricular, and student conduct issues preferred

Experience at administrative levels of New Jersey school district(s) with supervisory responsibility over administrative team, large staff and large student body preferred

K-12 district(s) experience preferred

Familiarity with Old Bridge Public Schools preferred

Experience as classroom teacher preferred

Salary: commensurate with experience

Terms and conditions of employment: negotiable, subject to review and approval per NJDOE accountability regulations

Duration: contract will have a fixed duration to be negotiated by the parties, but will be subject to termination upon notice when the Board successfully concludes its search for a permanent Superintendent of Schools

Position available: August 15, 2025

Application Process:

• Interested individuals shall include a resume / curriculum vitae and letter of interest setting forth all pertinent information including interest, qualifications and experience.

• Applications shall be submitted directly to the School Business Administrator / Board Secretary at [e-mail]

• The Board of Education will review all applications, and reserves all rights to determine which, if any, qualified applicants to interview, as well as all determinations regarding the appointment and contracting process.

• All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. Submission of an application does not guarantee an interview.

• The timeline for interviews and further procedures will be established by the Board after the application deadline.