HIRING PROCESS
Effective September 1, 2011, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c.70) all employees of public school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey. All newly hired employees who do not reside in New Jersey will have one (1) year after the date employment begins to relocate residency to New Jersey. An employee who does not do so is subject to removal from office, position or employment.
We welcome out-of-state applicants who possess a valid out-of-state principal certificate, at least five years of successful full-time experience under that out-of-state certificate, and a master’s degree. See option 2 in the link here for more details.
The State of New Jersey requires all public school principals and vice principals to have a principal certification. Please apply for your principal certification directly through the New Jersey Department of Education. You must be able to provide proof of certification in order to be hired by the district.
In order to apply for a principal position, applicants should possess a New Jersey Principal Certificate and a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates will need to show proof that they are obtaining their New Jersey certification in order to move forward in the evaluation process. We recommend all candidates apply for and acquire these certifications prior to applying. Please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website for information on state certification requirements for school principals.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Effective September 1, 2011, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c.70) all employees of public school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey. All newly hired employees who do not reside in New Jersey will have one (1) year after the date employment begins to relocate residency to New Jersey. An employee who does not do so is subject to removal from office, position or employment.
We welcome out-of-state applicants who possess a valid out-of-state principal certificate, at least five years of successful full-time experience under that out-of-state certificate, and a master’s degree. See option 2 in the link here for more details.
The State of New Jersey requires all public school principals and vice principals to have a principal certification. Please apply for your principal certification directly through the New Jersey Department of Education. You must be able to provide proof of certification in order to be hired by the district.
In order to apply for a principal position, applicants should possess a New Jersey Principal Certificate and a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates will need to show proof that they are obtaining their New Jersey certification in order to move forward in the evaluation process. We recommend all candidates apply for and acquire these certifications prior to applying. Please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website for information on state certification requirements for school principals.
SALARY & BENEFITS
Effective September 1, 2011, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c.70) all employees of public school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey. All newly hired employees who do not reside in New Jersey will have one (1) year after the date employment begins to relocate residency to New Jersey. An employee who does not do so is subject to removal from office, position or employment.
We welcome out-of-state applicants who possess a valid out-of-state principal certificate, at least five years of successful full-time experience under that out-of-state certificate, and a master’s degree. See option 2 in the link here for more details.
The State of New Jersey requires all public school principals and vice principals to have a principal certification. Please apply for your principal certification directly through the New Jersey Department of Education. You must be able to provide proof of certification in order to be hired by the district.
In order to apply for a principal position, applicants should possess a New Jersey Principal Certificate and a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates will need to show proof that they are obtaining their New Jersey certification in order to move forward in the evaluation process. We recommend all candidates apply for and acquire these certifications prior to applying. Please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website for information on state certification requirements for school principals.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Effective September 1, 2011, in accordance with the New Jersey First Act (P.L. 2011, c.70) all employees of public school districts must reside in the State of New Jersey. All newly hired employees who do not reside in New Jersey will have one (1) year after the date employment begins to relocate residency to New Jersey. An employee who does not do so is subject to removal from office, position or employment.
We welcome out-of-state applicants who possess a valid out-of-state principal certificate, at least five years of successful full-time experience under that out-of-state certificate, and a master’s degree. See option 2 in the link here for more details.
The State of New Jersey requires all public school principals and vice principals to have a principal certification. Please apply for your principal certification directly through the New Jersey Department of Education. You must be able to provide proof of certification in order to be hired by the district.
In order to apply for a principal position, applicants should possess a New Jersey Principal Certificate and a master’s degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates will need to show proof that they are obtaining their New Jersey certification in order to move forward in the evaluation process. We recommend all candidates apply for and acquire these certifications prior to applying. Please visit the State of New Jersey Department of Education website for information on state certification requirements for school principals.