Principal Secondary SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Position Overview

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Principal Secondary. This position aims to provide a world-class education for every student at Newark Board of Education.

Key Behaviors And Skills

• Know that all students can succeed at high levels, maintain a relentless focus on improving student outcomes, and are personally resilient in that pursuit
• Consistently apply an equity lens, implement strategies to address inequities and institutional biases, and help create an inclusive school culture
• Prioritize and allocate limited time strategically, and adjust to changing conditions
• Collaborate effectively with staff and families, engage and motivate them in pursuit of school success, and empower others to lead
• Understand and have used effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment, and intervention to improve student outcomes
• Coaching gets to the root issues, and motivates and enables others to improve
• Consistently focus on getting better by reflecting, learning and changing your actions
• Act ethically and fairly at all times

Basic Qualifications And Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university
• New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal
• Successful experience as a teacher
• Succesful building-level administrative or supervisory experience
• Success in increasing student achievement and effectively developing staff at the building level, utilizing a variety of approaches that emphasize inclusion and culturally responsive practice

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $135,300-169,500 (Pending salary negotiations)
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
• Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA)

How To Apply

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER