GTPSD - Principal - James W. Lilley ES

GTPSD
- Principal
- James W. Lilley ES

Gloucester Township School District Administration Building
- Clementon, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5890288

Final date to receive applications: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

August 18, 2026

TO:
All Personnel

FROM:
Office of the Superintendent

RE: VACANCY NOTICE

POSITION:
Principal – Elementary

QUALIFICATIONS:

Please see attached job description for qualifications and responsibilities.

LOCATION:

James W. Lilley Elementary School

EFFECTIVE:
To Be Determined

SALARY:
Per GTPSA Contract ($114,000-$159,000)

John Bilodeau

Superintendent

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS

TITLE:

PRINCIPAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Requirements as set by State Certification Authorities.
• Previous school administration experience and teaching experience.
• Graduate studies at a recognized school in Administration or a related area to include a Master’s Degree.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable within state law.

REPORT TO:
Director of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL:

As a line member of school management under the direction of the Superintendent, and his assistants, the Principal recommends and administers approved policies and programs to meet the educational needs of his school; recommends for employment; supervises and evaluates the work of the personnel in his building and reports their progress to the Superintendent; recommends a budget to meet the educational and physical needs of his building;

evaluates all phases of the activities and programs of his school; and maintains and enhances his school’s and the District’s standing in all major internal and external relationships.

• Plan, coordinate and direct the educational program for his building, within established policies. The principal may delegate portions of these responsibilities together with proportionate authority but he may not delegate or relinquish his ultimate responsibilities for results or any portion of his accountability.
• Initiate and recommend plans and programs for methods, practices, procedures or facilities for the improvement of the overall educational program in his building. Direct and coordinate the execution of approved programs.
• Keep staff informed of the educational program, policies, and regulations of the District.
• Promote and enhance the relations of this school and the District among the general public, taxpayers, parents, employees, students, and others.
• Report periodically the activities and progress of his staff, including its performance against approved objectives and programs.

• Recommend the organization and staff of the office, custodial department, and professionals to meet the approved objectives of the school.

• Recommend and administer approved personnel policies and procedures of the district in his school.
• Recommend teacher assignments, including supplementary contracts for his building.
• Counsel regularly with teachers in order to help them to develop improved effectiveness in teaching.
• Direct and control pupil behavior and discipline, recommend action to be taken in extreme and/or legal cases.
• Recommend to the Superintendent and administer approved procedures for classification and promotion of pupils.
• Administer, organize, and develop procedures, facilities, and forms of pupil records and accounting.
• Enforce safety regulations; recommend improved procedures, and direct programs for enhancing the safety consciousness of all staff and pupils throughout his building.
• Maintain the security of the building and its operations. Approve all procedures and programs prepared by the Superintendent’s Office relative to maintenance, custodial functions, cafeteria operations; purchase specifications and such other matters as may affect the efficient operation of his educational program.
• Keep the Superintendent fully informed as to the conditions, needs, and operation of the school.
• Prepare such reports…