Principal High School

ANTICIPATED POSITION FOR 2025-2026 SY

Principal - David Brearley HighSchool

Tenure Track - 12-Month Position

Anticipated Start Date: April 16, 2026

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree from an accredited or approved institution.
• Valid NJDOE Certification as a Principal.
• At least five years of successful experience teaching.
• Knowledge/experience with secondary 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. Competitive annual salary and benefits package. Salary range starting at $143,000 based on experience; terms per collective bargaining agreement, and as stated below.

• The employee is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid sick and personal leave accruals (pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement), and enrollment in the New Jersey Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) or the Public Employees’ Retirement System.
• The position is eligible for additional compensation in the form of stipends or tuition reimbursement based on district policy.
  
  

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