School Principal

id='p1086_'>School Principal JobID: 1086

Position Type:

Administration/Principal

Date Posted:

7/2/2026

Location:

Voorhees Early Childhood Development Center

Date Available:

09/01/2026

Closing Date:

07/16/2026

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SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree or higher, with a major in educational administration.
• A valid New Jersey Principal certificate.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOAL:

To manage assigned school in a manner which promotes the educational development of each student and the professional growth of each staff member.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
• Directs the implementation of all state and district approved curriculums.
• Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet special needs of students.
• Develops and implements an effective discipline code to assure an orderly learning environment.
• Supervises the instructional process as required by state law and district policy.
• Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities.
• Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and support for overall school goals.
• Interprets board policies and administrative directives to segments of the school community as they apply.
• Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development.
• Coordinates responsibilities and supervises assigned support staff.
• Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance as required by state law and district policy.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
• Takes part in the screening of candidates for vacant teaching and non-certificated positions within the realm of responsibility.
• Coordinates school professional development programs including required training, activities related to the school professional development committee, Professional Growth Plan activities, and participation in professional meetings as required or appropriate.
• Attends special school events held to recognize students or staff, and attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
• Works with central administrative staff in the implementation of programs, special projects, and the construction of district goals and objectives.
• Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.
• Keeps abreast of changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals and other publications, and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Prepares and submits the school's budgetary request and monitors the expenditures of funds.
• Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
• Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with state and board regulations/policies by the Superintendent of Schools.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Twelve month year.

Salary: The salary for this position shall be set in accordance with the negotiated salary guidelines in the VTAA agreement, https://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us/our-district-09/employment-opportunities/emplyment-contractsBenefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits. Sick, personal, and bereavement days are provided. Certain professional development and/or training may be eligible for reimbursement. Position is eligible for membership in TPAF.

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