In partnership with the community, we promote the academic and personal growth of each student through rigorous programs that support lifelong learning.

The Board of Education of the Pittsgrove Township Public Schools, Salem County, New Jersey, is initiating a search for its Superintendent of Schools to serve as the Chief Executive Office of the Board of Education in accordance with the Board Policies and New Jersey Statutes.

The Pittsgrove Township School District is comprised of five schools PK-12 with approximately 1,700 students and is located in Salem County in Southern New Jersey.  The district is supported by an over $30 million budget.  Schools in the district include Norma Elementary School (Pre K), Elmer Elementary School (K-1); Olivet (2-4), Pittsgrove Township Middle School (5-8) and Arthur P. Schalick High School (9-12).  The district is staffed by approximately 165 instructional staff members, 15 administrators, and 70 support personnel.
The ideal candidate for Superintendent of Schools will meet or exceed the following criteria:
·         Excellence as an effective communicator with all members of the educational community.
·         Personal experience with the budgeting process and financial operations
·         A strong understanding of technology and its future in the classroom
·         Effective leadership skills that will motivate, promote, and develop the same in others
·         An understanding of current trends in education including all federal mandates and initiatives
·         Previous experience with strategic planning and its impact on continuous improvement
·         An established record of driving student achievement
·         3-5 years of Superintendent, Central Office, or Principal experience required
A minimum of 3 years teaching experience required
·         Prek-12 experience preferred
·         Possess or eligible for New Jersey School Administrator certification.
. Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
Please submit no later than September 11, 2020 to the address or email listed below:
1.      A detailed letter of application
2.      A current resume
3.      Copies of appropriate certifications
4.       A written work product (not a PowerPoint) Examples include, but are not
limited to:
·         A report to the Board of Education on a topic relating to planning, assessment, teaching and learning, policy, etc.
·         A response to a crisis or emergency
·         A letter to the staff or community, or a member of the staff, or community, or a student. The written work product should be dated and include any context necessary for interpretation.

Please review the attached brochure for more information. Pittsgrove Brochure.pdf

Pittsgrove Township School District
Attn: Darren Harris, Business Admin./Bd. Secretary
1076 Almond Road
Pittsgrove, NJ 08318
Email: DHarris@Pittsgrove.net