Principal - FMS @ SGS

Franklin Township School District•Somerset, NJ

About The Position

Franklin Township Public Schools is seeking a dynamic, experienced Principal to lead Franklin Middle School at the Sampson G. Smith Campus for the 2026–2027 school year. The Principal leads two vice principals, two deans, and a dedicated team of teachers, specialists, and support personnel in the middle school’s curricular program and facility operations. Principals collaborate with subject-area and central-office administrators to develop and deliver instructional and support programs for the varied needs of the student body. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of special education, language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, student learning, assessment, supervision and evaluation of teacher growth and student achievement. The role also calls for demonstrated experience with curriculum development, scheduling, facilities and personnel management, and community relations and outreach; excellent communication skills; and familiarity with NJSLS, State Assessments, and data analysis. Knowledge of English Language Learner instruction, bilingual education, special education, and secondary education is required. This is a 12-month contract. The minimum starting salary is $128,000, with compensation commensurate with experience and education and not exceeding $180,000. Benefits for full-time staff include medical, dental, and prescription insurance; personal and sick days; a flexible spending account; and paid holidays. Performance is reviewed annually under New Jersey law and Board of Education policy.

Requirements

New Jersey administrative certification as a Principal.
Multi-year successful, continuous teaching experience.
Successful experience as an administrator in a building, district-level department, or program in a public or private school.
At least five years of successful experience as a principal or district-level administrator.
Three consecutive satisfactory annual performance reviews.
Effective management, problem-solving, organizational, human-relations, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate and work collaboratively and effectively with staff, students, parents, and other school district constituencies.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt and implement an effective course of action.
Compliance with the NJ FIRST Act.
Successful criminal history clearance.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or appropriate employment authorization.
Proficiency in computer applications pertinent to the position, including Google Suite, IEP software, and the Genesis Employee Portal and Student Information System.
Knowledge of special education, language acquisition, culturally and linguistically responsive instruction, student learning, assessment, supervision and evaluation, NJSLS, State Assessments, data analysis, English Language Learner instruction, bilingual education, and secondary education.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual or multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Lead the middle school’s curricular program and facility operations.
Lead and support two vice principals, two deans, teachers, specialists, and support personnel.
Collaborate with subject-area and central-office administrators to develop and deliver instructional and support programs for the varied needs of students.
Oversee curriculum development, scheduling, facilities management, and personnel management.
Support community relations and outreach.
Supervise and evaluate teacher growth and student achievement.
Use assessment, State Assessment, and other data to inform instruction and student support.
Communicate and work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and other school district constituencies.
Perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.