Principal - FMS @ SGS

Principal

2026 - 2027 School Year

Franklin Middle School @ the Sampson G. Smith Campus

DESCRIPTION

Principal

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 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.