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Principal

Location
Mount Olive, NJ
Work type
Full Time
Posted
2026-07-20

Job description

Key Responsibilities Include:

Building and sustaining a positive, inclusive, and supportive school climate and culture
Supporting district strategic goals and fostering alignment across schools and departments
Developing strong relationships with students, families, staff, and community stakeholders
Ensuring effective school operations, communication, and organizational systems
Promoting student achievement, belonging, engagement, and well-being
Providing instructional leadership by conducting meaningful classroom observations, delivering actionable feedback and strengthening Tier 1 instruction
Develop assistant principals, teacher leaders, department leaders, and emerging leaders through coaching, feedback, and meaningful leadership opportunities
Leading collaborative structures, including PLCs
Lead continuous school improvement efforts by aligning building goals with district priorities, monitoring progress, and fostering a culture of reflective practice
Qualifications:

Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or eligibility required
Demonstrated successful leadership experience at the secondary level preferred
Strong background in instructional leadership, supervision, and school culture development
The ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or agreement to obtain residency within one year of employment

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