Kenilworth Public Schools

Principal Middle-High School

ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2024-2025 SY

Principal - David Brearley Middle-High School

Anticipated Start Date: Sept. 1, 2024

Qualifications

  • A Master’s Degree from an accredited or approved institution.
  • Valid NJ Certification as a Principal/Supervisor.
  • At least five years of successful experience teaching in a middle school or high school.
  • Knowledge/experience with middle-high school programs.
  • At least three years of successful experience as a supervisor or building administrator.
  • Must be an instructional leader.
  • Possesses outstanding communication skills.
  • Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status.
  • Must meet NJ Residency requirements per the New Jersey First Act, N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools

TERMS OF

EMPLOYMENT: 12-month position

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Competitive salary and terms per the collective bargaining agreement.

The successful candidate will have the following attitudes and value system:

  • a growth mindset and desire to collaborate
  • a willingness to work as part of a team
  • creative and solutions-oriented problem solving skills
  • a commitment to proactive, multi-directional, and open communication
  • a propensity for systems-thinking
  • an ability to make decisions that are in the best interests of students in tandem with what the law requires

The successful candidate will have the following traits necessary to carry-out the major responsibilities and duties of the role:

  • strong interpersonal skills and legal knowledge necessary to oversee educational standards in accordance with the law
  • strong command over classroom instruction necessary to provide teachers with high quality feedback
  • experience in providing job-embedded and sustainable professional development
  • knowledge of student information systems, including scheduling, grading, and transcript processes
  • knowledge of the budgeting process
  • a commitment to outreaching and partnering with parents and community
  • conflict resolution skills necessary to mediate challenging situations

Member of the Central to Jersey Program for the Recruitment of Diverse Educators.
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Education and Training
  • Industries

    Education Administration Programs

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