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Anticipated Opening - Butler High School Assistant Principal

Butler Public School District | Butler, NJ

CountyMorris

Posted Date 7/22/2026

Expiration Date8/07/2026

Description

Join a District of Distinction — Apply Today!

Position: Anticipated Butler High School Assistant Principal

Start Date: August 2026

If you are an empathetic, driven educational leader who believes in the power of strong relationships, proactive accountability, and authentic human connection, Butler Public Schools is where your career takes on new meaning.

Nestled in Morris County, NJ, Butler Public Schools is a forward-thinking district with more than 100 years of educational excellence, and we are just getting started. We serve approximately 1,200 students K-12 across three schools, offering our staff something truly rare: the innovative programming and resources of a larger district, wrapped in the warmth of a tight-knit community where you will know your students, your colleagues, and their families by name.

We do not just talk about excellence, we have earned it:

• National School of Character
• NAMM Best Communities for Music Education
• Schools to Watch
• U.S. News & World Report Best Schools
• CharacterStrong Spotlight District
  
  

At Butler, we foster a culture of connection, purpose, and belonging, where staff are empowered, collaboration is genuine, and every educator has a direct and lasting impact on the young people they serve.

This is your opportunity to do what great administrative leaders do best: establish a safe, supportive, and accountable school climate, drive student attendance, and manage seamless assessment operations. As a member of our Butler High School administrative team, you will empower students to take ownership of their growth while supporting faculty and engaging families in meaningful partnership.

Why Butler?

Because here, you are not just filling a vacancy, you are joining a community that has spent over a century proving that great schools are built by great people. In Butler, you will have the support of strong leadership, the camaraderie of a close-knit staff, and the daily reward of watching young people discover what they're capable of. Small enough to matter. Strong enough to excel. That's Butler.

Position Details

• Type: Full-time, 12 month administrative position
• Start Date: August 2026
• Reports to: Butler High School Principal / Superintendent
  
  

Qualifications

• New Jersey Standard Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility (CE / CEAS) as a School Building Leader / Principal issued by the NJDOE.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in restorative discipline practices, CharacterStrong integration, and building positive school culture
• Familiarity with state/district assessment systems and NJ student attendance laws.
• Strong data analysis, administrative, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Student Discipline & School Culture

• Administer and uphold the High School Code of Conduct with fairness, consistency, empathy, and integrity.
• Implement proactive, restorative justice practices to foster a respectful, inclusive school environment.
• Investigate, document, and manage behavioral incidents (BTAM), disciplinary actions, and Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) matters in compliance with district policy and NJDOE regulations.
• Partner with teachers, counselors, and support teams to create individualized behavior intervention plans.
  
  

Attendance Management & Intervention

• Oversee high school attendance tracking, daily monitoring, and chronic absenteeism intervention efforts.
• Lead the Attendance Committee, implementing proactive strategies and incentives to boost daily attendance and reduce tardiness.
• Conduct parent conferences, coordinate truancy intervention plans, and work with district liaisons and community agencies when necessary.
  
  

Assessment & Testing Coordination

• Serve as the Primary School Test Coordinator for all local, state, and standardized testing programs (NJSLA, DLM, ACCESS, PSAT, SAT, AP).
• Manage test security, scheduling, facility planning, testing accommodations (IEP/504), and staff training.
• Analyze assessment data alongside school leadership to help inform instructional decisions, identify growth areas, and close achievement gaps.
  
  

Operational Leadership & Community Engagement

• Assist the Principal in daily building operations, supervision of lunchrooms, hallways, arrivals, dismissals, and extracurricular activities.
• Conduct staff observations and evaluations to support teacher growth and continuous instructional improvement.
• Communicate proactively and professionally with families regarding discipline, attendance, and general student well-being.
• Maintain accurate, timely student records and state reporting documentation in accordance with district policies and NJ law.
• Embrace school leadership as a true vocation, actively contributing to the overall culture and community of Butler Public Schools.
  
  

Butler Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.



Please note: Per NJ First Act, employees of state and local government must reside in New Jersey. If you do not reside in NJ at the time of hire, you will have one year to relocate.Ready to inspire and be a part of something special?



Please Send Your Cover Letter, Resume, And Certification(s) To

Dr. D. Johnson – djohnson@butlerboe.org

Mr. R. Fitzgerald - rfitzgerald@butlerboe.org

County

Morris

Type of Job (PreK-12 or Higher Ed.)

PreK-12

www.butlerboe.org

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