08/02/2026
Elementary/Middle School Level
12-Month Position
JOB GOAL
To establish an educational climate that strives to insure the health, safety and wellbeing of the school community through a program to develop positive student behavior: to provide and maintain quality instruction and related services; to supervise professional staff; to develop a meaningful and appropriate instructional program; to work with staff on curriculum development and evaluation; and to work cooperatively with the vice principal in all phases of the total educational program.
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility
Minimum experience of two years as a Principal, Vice Principal or in a school leadership role
At least five years of successful teaching experience
Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development, program evaluation, staff development and school improvement
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated skills to use the computer as a management tool
Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
SUPERVISES
All Certified and Non-certified staff assigned to the school
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions and elements of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
School Leadership
Curriculum and Instruction
Instructional Leadership-Supervision and Evaluation of School Staff
Office Management and Administration Efficiency
Scheduling
Student Relations-Student Contact
Parent and Community Leadership
Implements Board of Education Policies and Regulations
Professional Development and Others
Atlantic City Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
Candidates for employment who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to be tested for the usage of controlled dangerous substances as they are defined in
N.J.S.A. 2C
35-2.
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