Roy Brown Middle School

Principal

Opening is effective July 1, 2023

The Bergenfield Public School District is comprised of five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school serving over 3,600 students. The district is diverse, with over 63 languages spoken in the homes of our students and over 30% of the student population qualified to receive free and reduced lunch. Bergenfield High School has been ranked among the top 5% of high schools in the United States by the U.S. News & World Report in the 2022 Best High Schools survey.

Bergenfield Public Schools is looking for a dynamic, experienced Principal committed to excellence, to lead a team of one vice principal, one dean, a dedicated, caring, and professional staff of teachers, specialists, and support personnel in all aspects of the middle school’s curricular program and facility operation. Our principals work collaboratively with the subject area and central office administration to develop and deliver instructional and support programs targeted to the varied needs of our entire student body. The successful candidate will have strong knowledge of culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, student learning, assessment, supervision, and evaluation of teacher growth and student achievement; demonstrated experience with curriculum development, scheduling, facilities management, personnel management, and community relations and outreach; excellent communication skills and be well versed with NJSLS, State Assessments, and data analysis; knowledge of the instruction of English Language Learners, bilingual education, special education, and secondary education.

Qualifications include:

• Valid NJ Standard Principal Certificate Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience is required; secondary level preferred Previous administrative secondary experience strongly preferred Minimum 2 years of successful school administrative experience required Measurable experience with improving curriculum and instruction and student achievement. Demonstrated leadership skills in the areas of curriculum development and program evaluation, staff development, and school improvement Strong interpersonal and communications skills

We offer a competitive contractual salary & benefit package

Apply Online at: www.bergenfield.org/HR