Principal

Position Type:
Administration/Principal

Date Posted:
11/2/2023

Location:
W.R. James Elementary School

Date Available:
01/01/2024

Closing Date:
Open Until FilledDescription:

Seeking a dynamic school leader to provide leadership for the instructional program, as well as coordinating the implementation, review, and revision of the curriculum at the building level. Will possess the skills necessary to create a safe learning environment and set performance goals for both students and teachers, and oversee the process so that those goals are attained. Communicates effectively with parents, staff, students, and members of the community.

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Principal Certification
• Hold a Master's Degree with course work in curriculum, instruction, and assessment
• Have a minimum of four years of successful experience as a teacher
• Have a minimum of three years of successful experience as an administrator
• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and the ability to motivate people
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents, and the community
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education
• Required: physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status..

Job Summary:

• To plan and supervise the district's curriculum, instruction, and assessment program.
• To initiate and evaluate requests for new courses and new programs.
• Prepare a detailed analysis of standardized test results along with a plan to correct deficiencies and build upon achievements.
• To conduct in-service training, professional learning communities, and staff meetings to provide targeted and on-going professional development for staff members.
• To be responsible for the administration of board policy and school regulations within the school areas.
• To serve on district and other committees generally dealing with the advancement of education.

Terms of Employment:
Twelve (12) Month Tenure Track, Bargaining Position

Application Procedure:
Apply Online

Attachment(s):

• Willingboro Principal.pdf