Interim Assistant Principal- Middle School

Position Type: Administration/Assistant Principal

Date Posted: 9/3/2026

Location: Roselle Park Middle School, Interim Assistant Principal
- Middle School, Roselle Park School District, Position:
Interim Assistant Principal,

Reports To:

Principal and Superintendent of Schools,

Terms:

September 16, 2026
- December 23, 2026

The Roselle Park School District is seeking an experienced, student-centered educational leader to serve as an Interim Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal and school staff to provide strong day-to-day leadership and help maintain a safe, supportive, and academically focused school environment. The Interim Assistant Principal will have a visible presence throughout the school and will assist with student discipline, staff supervision, instructional leadership, school operations, safety, scheduling, and communication with students, staff, and families.

The successful candidate should be able to step into the position quickly, build positive relationships, make sound decisions, and provide consistent leadership during the interim period.

• Valid New Jersey Principal Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility.
• Administrative and educational experience appropriate for the position.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in curriculum, instruction, staff development, program evaluation, and school improvement.
• Experience working with student discipline, school climate, and behavioral concerns.
• Ability to establish and maintain high expectations for student behavior and academic achievement.
• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Strong technology, writing, and record-keeping skills.
• Required criminal history background clearance.
• New Jersey residency or ability to meet applicable New Jersey residency requirements.

• Assist the Principal with the overall leadership and administration of the school.
• Serve as the building administrator in the absence of the Principal.
• Maintain a visible administrative presence during arrival, dismissal, lunch periods, student transitions, extracurricular activities, and other school events.
• Support a positive school climate and maintain high standards for student behavior and conduct.
• Address student disciplinary and behavioral matters in a fair, consistent, and timely manner.
• Work directly with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and support staff to resolve student concerns.
• Assist with student attendance, tardiness, and related follow-up.
• Assist with the investigation, documentation, and reporting of student incidents as required by district policy and applicable law.
• Support the school's implementation of harassment, intimidation, and bullying requirements and procedures.
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of teaching staff as assigned.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to staff.
• Assist with staff meetings, professional development, and school improvement initiatives.
• Supervise extracurricular activities, assemblies, and school functions as assigned.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of academic and extracurricular schedules.
• Support the coordination of transportation, cafeteria, custodial, and other school-based services.
• Assist with emergency drills, safety procedures, and other activities designed to maintain a safe school environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff and families to support the school's goals, programs, and mission.
• Assist with curriculum, instructional technology, scheduling, planning, and special programs as assigned.
• Attend Board of Education meetings and other meetings when requested.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or Superintendent of Schools.

The district is looking for a leader who is visible, approachable, organized, consistent, and comfortable working directly with students and staff. The successful candidate should understand that an effective Assistant Principal is not simply responsible for student discipline, but is an instructional and organizational leader who helps establish the culture of the building. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to balance accountability with relationship-building and be willing to become actively involved in all aspects of the school community.

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