High School Principal

Qualifications:

• Hold a New Jersey Administrative Certificate in accordance with the requirements ofN.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with a principal endorsement (N.J.A.C 6:11-9.3 and 9.5).
• Hold a masters degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have a minimum of seven (7) years excellent experience in teaching and working with adults or adolescents.
• Have at least two (2) years excellent administrative experience as a Principal Assistant Principal or Central Office Administrator.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people.
• Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
• Hold a valid drivers license with no serious violations.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation child growth and development effective instructional strategies classroom management learning assessment and diagnosis and research related to learning.
• Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with students staff administration parents and the community.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English both orally and in writing using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing data management and telecommunications.

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• Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pending budget availability
• All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled

Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.