Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal
Date Posted: 7/21/2026
Location: Washington Township High School
Date Available: TBD
Closing Date: 07/31/2026
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.
