REQUIRED CRITERIA:

• NJ Principal Certification
• Prior administrative experience preferred
• Experience working with secondary students preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of teaching experience
• Thorough knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• Demonstrated leadership ability and capacity to provide instructional leadership at the building-level
• Thorough understanding of curriculum theory, best practices, leadership styles, and assessment practices
• Ability to design instructional plans to address building needs
• Demonstrated record of educational leadership and learner-driven decision-making at the building-level
• Ability to deliver professional development to staff
• Thorough understanding of high school pedagogy, program and curriculum development, supervision, evaluation, special education, and professional development
• Knowledge and experience of MTSS, interventions, and programming for the entire student population
• Experience with curricular online programs; ability to use these programs to address the specific needs of students
• Demonstrated record of systems thinking and problem-solving
• Educational leader who fosters an environment of creativity and innovation
• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement, support, and inspiration
• Excellent organizational, management, and leadership skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to lead a building, optimize the efforts of all employees, and work as a part of a large school district
• Successful candidate will be an effective educational leader, an outstanding manager, and an inspirational leader
• Demonstrated ability to effectively oversee and support the academic, behavioral, and disciplinary needs of an assigned high school grade level while fostering a positive, safe, and student-centered school climate.
• Demonstrated knowledge of school safety, emergency response procedures, and security protocols, with the ability to effectively implement and coordinate these practices to maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze student attendance data, identify trends, and implement timely interventions that promote regular attendance, student engagement, and academic success.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and support extracurricular programs, student activities, and fundraising initiatives that enhance school programs, promote student engagement, and strengthen the overall school community.
• Demonstrated record of professional integrity and sound judgement, with a history of fostering positive relationships with staff, families, and the school community.
• Experience with extracurricular programming including fundraising to support school programs preferred.

Salary: In accordance with the WTPA Agreement. Current range: $108,592–$157,662, depending upon experience and placement on the salary guide.

Washington Township School District (Sewell) is a regular school district located in Gloucester County with 11 schools, 653 teachers and 7,150 students. Total Revenue is $185,236,000 and is trending up. Washington Township School District (Sewell) spends $24,505 per student per year on instruction.