Principal - FMS @ SGS

Franklin Township Public Schools; New Jersey; On-site; USD 128,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and prescription保险

Personal and sick days

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin Township Public Schools seeks an experienced principal for Sampson G. Smith Middle School in Somerset, NJ, to lead a comprehensive middle school program and manage a diverse team. The role emphasizes instructional leadership, student achievement, and community engagement.

The candidate will oversee governance, scheduling, facilities, and staff development, with a focus on special education, ELL, and culturally responsive practices. Strong communication and data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• NJ principal certification is required.
• Multi-year teaching experience is required.
• Experience as administrator in a school or district setting is required.
• Five years of experience as principal or district administrator preferred.
• Proven communication, problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Franklin Township Middle School with two vice principals and two deans.
• Oversee curriculum, scheduling, facilities, personnel, and community relations.
• Collaborate with subject area and central office to deliver instructional and support programs.
• Ensure compliance with NJ standards, assessments, and data analysis.
• Foster inclusive, linguistically responsive instruction and program development.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

NJ Principal Certification

School Administration Experience

Criminal History Clearance

US Citizenship / Work Authorization

Job description

Franklin Township School District Sampson G Smith Middle School - Somerset, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2026 - 2027 School Year

Franklin Middle School @ the Sampson G. SmithCampus

DESCRIPTION

Franklin Township Public Schools is looking for a dynamic, experienced Principal committed to excellence, to lead a team of two (2) vice principals, two (2) deans, a dedicated staff of teachers, specialists and support personnel in all aspects of the middle school’s curricular program and facility operation. Our principals work collaboratively with subject area and central office administration to develop and deliver instructional and support programs targeted to the varied needs of our entire student body. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of special education, learning language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, student learning, assessment, supervision and evaluation of teacher growth and student achievement; demonstrated experience with curriculum development, scheduling, facilities management, personnel management, and community relations and outreach; excellent communication skills and be well versed with NJSLS, State Assessments and data analysis; knowledge of the instruction of English Language Learners, bilingual education, special education and secondary education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• New Jersey administrative certification as a Principal
• Multi-year successful continuous teaching experience.
• Successful experience as an administrator in a building, district-level department or program in a public or private school.
• Minimum of five (5) Years sucessful experience as a principal or a district level administrator.
• Received three consecutive satisfactory annual performance reviews.
• Demonstrate effective management, problem-solving, organizational, human relations, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate and work collaboratively and 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 Board and 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/FTSAA collective bargaining agreement, the minimum starting salary for this position is $128,000.00. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed $180,000.

BENEFITS

For full time staff include:

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

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.

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.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time