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Elementary School Principal JobID: 5070 Position Type: Administration/Principal Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: District Date Available: 08/01/2026 Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description/Summary: Serves as the educational leader and chief administrator of the elementary school, responsible for implementing and managing the policies, regulations, and procedures of the Board of Education to ensure that all students are supervised in a safe, child-centered learning environment that meets and exceeds the State Core Curriculum Content Standards', following the approved curricula and directives of the school. Achieving academic excellence requires that the Elementary School Principal work collaboratively to lead and nurture all members of the school staff and to communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools. Inherent in the position are the responsibilities for planning, curriculum development, program evaluation, extracurricular activities, personnel management, financial management, emergency procedures, resource scheduling, and facilities operations. Please see the attached document for full description. Certification(s) Principal Salary: As per negotiated salary guide Commensurate with education and experience Starting salary begins at $135,233.00 Compensation package includes the following benefits: New Jersey pension enrollment for retirement (TPAF/PERS/DCRP) Eligibility for health, vision and dental coverage, 403(b) plan, and flexible spending accounts, all subject to plan terms Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis as per negotiated Collective Bargaining Agreement Tuition Reimbursement as outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement Bargaining Unit Orange Administrators and Supervisors Association For consideration, please apply online at www.orange.k12.nj.us AA/EOE Attachment(s):Elementary Principal Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026
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