Vice Principal – Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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NJ Principal's Certificate Required (Standard, Provisional, or CE)
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Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience;
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Administrative Experience (a plus);
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Knowledge/experience with middle school best practices (particularly in core academic areas and intervention);
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Knowledge/experience with master scheduling;
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Understanding of teacher observation/evaluation process (ie: Danielson);
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Ability to strengthen family and community engagement within a diverse middle school community;
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Knowledge/experience with classroom and building school climate and restorative interventions;
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Ability to present building-based professional development;
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Knowledge of school law, assessment accountability/procedures, and NJ Student Learning Standards;
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Willingness to work collaboratively with building and central office administration (in a large district setting
Effective: 2026 - 2027 School Year
Salary Range: (prorated from July 1, 2026 per start date)
- Per HTASA Salary Guide STEP 9A at 87% for Middle School Vice-Principal
- $137,557 to 142,057 (with doctorate degree)
Benefits:
- In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package: including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.
Qualified candidates must submit a Resume when applying for this position in our Applitrack System.
Interested candidates with applications in our Applitrack System must specifically "apply" for this position.
AA/EEO
*In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM), school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct allegations.
*Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml)
Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) is a regular school district located in Mercer County with 23 schools, 973 teachers and 12,183 students. Total Revenue is $282,703,000 and is trending up. Hamilton Township School District (Hamilton) spends $20,620 per student per year on instruction.