C OMMERCIAL
T OWNSHIP
S CHOOL
D ISTRICT
1308
North
Ave.
Port
Norris,
NJ
08349
(856)
785
Commer cial
Township
School
is
a
PK-8
school
in
Cumberland
County .
2026-2027
School
Year
JOB
POSTING
Principal
&
Director
of
Curriculum
and
Instruction
The
Commercial
Township
School
District
is
seeking
an
exceptional
educational
leader
to
serve
as
our
Principal
&
Director
of
Curriculum
and
Instruction.
Serving
approximately
500
PK-8
students
in
a
close-knit,
one-school
community,
the
district
is
committed
to
providing
a
safe,
supportive,
equitable,
and
academically
rigorous
environment
where
every
student
is
empowered
to
achieve
academic
excellence,
personal
growth,
and
future
success.
We
are
seeking
a
highly
effective
and
collaborative
leader
with
strong
experience
in
instructional
leadership,
curriculum
development,
staff
supervision,
data-driven
decision-making,
and
school
operations.
The
successful
candidate
will
lead
schoolwide
initiatives
focused
on
continuous
improvement,
support
staff
growth
and
accountability,
oversee
instructional
and
intervention
programs,
and
ensure
high
expectations
for
teaching,
learning,
and
student
achievement
for
all
learners.
The
ideal
candidate
will
be
a
visible,
hands-on
administrator
who
values
collaboration,
builds
strong
relationships
with
students,
staff,
families,
and
the
community,
and
fosters
a
culture
of
trust,
respect,
inclusivity,
and
shared
responsibility.
This
leader
will
be
committed
to
advancing
innovative
instructional
practices,
supporting
diverse
student
needs,
and
preparing
students
to
become
confident,
responsible,
and
future-ready
learners
and
leaders.
OVERVIEW
OF
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leads
schoolwide
instructional
improvement
efforts
focused
on
student
achievement
and
academic
growth.
Oversees
curriculum
development,
implementation,
assessment,
and
intervention
programs
aligned
to
district
goals
and
the
New
Jersey
Student
Learning
Standards.
Utilizes
student
achievement
data
to
support
instructional
decision-making,
intervention
planning,
and
program
evaluation.
Supervises
and
evaluates
staff
while
supporting
professional
growth
and
instructional
effectiveness.
Plans
and
facilitates
professional
development
aligned
to
district
initiatives,
instructional
priorities,
and
student
needs.
Maintains
a
positive,
welcoming,
and
student-centered
school
climate
that
supports
academic,
social,
and
emotional
development.
Facilitates
collaboration
among
staff
and
teacher
teams
to
support
district
goals,
curriculum
implementation,
and
student
success.
Establishes
and
maintains
high
expectations
for
teaching,
learning,
professionalism,
and
student
conduct.
Oversees
student
discipline
and
ensures
compliance
with
Board
policies,
administrative
regulations,
and
due
process
requirements.
Supports
intervention
and
services
for
students
with
academic,
behavioral,
or
social-emotional
needs.
Oversees
school
operations,
scheduling,
budgeting,
reporting,
and
daily
administrative
functions.
Maintains
a
safe,
secure,
and
supportive
learning
environment
for
students
and
staff.
Communicates
and
collaborates
effectively
with
students,
staff,
families,
community
members,
and
district
administration.
Collaborates
with
administrators
and
staff
to
support
instructional
programs,
special
education
services,
and
schoolwide
initiatives.
Participates
in
ongoing
professional
growth
and
supports
continuous
improvement
efforts
throughout
the
district.
Support
the
overall
goals,
mission,
vision,
and
core
values
of
the
district.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid
New
Jersey
Principal
Certificate
or
Eligibility.
Minimum
experience
as
determined
by
the
board.
Demonstrated
leadership
in
school
improvement,
program
development,
application
of
technology
across
the
curriculum,
curriculum
development
and
implementation,
program
evaluation,
staff
professional
development,
and
personnel
management.
Ability
to
plan,
organize
and
administer
a
school-level
professional
development
program.
Strong
interpersonal
and
communication
skills.
Required
criminal
history
background
check
and
proof
of
U.S.
citizenship
or
legal
resident
alien
status.
POSTING
DATE:
May
6,
2026
CLOSING
DATE
TO
APPLY:
May
27,
2026
by
4:00PM
TERM
OF
EMPLOYMENT:
12
Months
SALARY
RANGE:
$90,000
SUBMIT:
Letter
of
interest
Resume
Copy
of
Certification(s)
Two
(2)
Letters
of
Recommendation
Three
(3)
References
Submit
All
Documents
To:
Kim
Day
Administrative
Assistant
to
the
Superintendent
Kim.Day@commercialschools.or g
The
Commercial
Township
Board
of
Education
is
an
Equal
Opportunity
Employer,
has
an
Affirmative
Action
Program,
and
will
not
discriminate
against
any
person
because
of
race,
color,
religion,
national
origin,
ancestry,
age,
political
affiliation,
sex,
armed
forces
liability,
physical
handicap,
or
social/economic
status.
The
Board
is
committed
to
Section
504
of
the
Rehabilitation
Act
of
1973
and
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act.