School Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
5/21/2026

Location:
Voorhees Early Childhood Development Center

Date Available:
07/16/2026

Closing Date:
06/04/2026
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's Degree or higher, with a major in educational administration.
2. A valid New Jersey Principal certificate.
3. Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience.
4. 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:

1. Establishes and maintains an effective learning climate in the school.
2. Directs the implementation of all state and district approved curriculums.
3. Initiates, designs and implements programs to meet special needs of students.
4. Develops and implements an effective discipline code to assure an orderly learning environment.
5. Supervises the instructional process as required by state law and district policy.
6. Plans, organizes and directs the implementation of all school activities.
7. Establishes and maintains favorable relationships with local community groups and individuals to foster understanding and support for overall school goals.
8. Interprets board policies and administrative directives to segments of the school community as they apply.
9. Orients newly assigned staff members and assists in their professional development.
10. Coordinates responsibilities and supervises assigned support staff.
11. Evaluates and counsels all staff members regarding their individual and group performance as required by state law and district policy.
12. Prepares or supervises the preparation of reports, records, lists and all other paperwork required or appropriate to the school's administration.
13. Takes part in the screening of candidates for vacant teaching and non-certificated positions within the realm of responsibility.
14. 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.
15. Attends special school events held to recognize students or staff, and attends school sponsored activities, functions and athletic events.
16. Works with central administrative staff in the implementation of programs, special projects, and the construction of district goals and objectives.
17. Keeps the superintendent informed of the school's activities and problems.
18. 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.
19. Prepares and submits the school's budgetary request and monitors the expenditures of funds.
20. Delegates authority to responsible personnel to assume responsibility for the school in the absence of the principal.
21. 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, 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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