The Montclair Board of Ed is seeking an exceptional instructional leader with the vision and experience to inspire, lead, guide, and direct every member of the administrative, instructional, and support services staff in setting and achieving the highest standard of excellence, so that each student enrolled in our K-12 School District may be provided with an appropriate and effective education. MPS, a diverse and vibrant community, pioneered an award-winning magnet system with its elementary and middle schools identified by unique themes. The entire town is the “neighborhood” for its students. Community support for the district was evident in November 2022, when in an historic show of unity, more than 80% of town voters backed the $188 million bond referendum to repair and modernize MPS’s buildings and infrastructure.
Guided by a new strategic plan, MPS is committed to providing educational programs and services to support meaningful educational progress for each student, with mental health and well-being a priority through a districtwide commitment to restorative justice practices. MPS is committed to the success of all students, including students in special education, multilingual learners, and those interested in pursuing career and technical education pathways. MPS is also expanding its preschool programs with the goal of providing universal preschool.
Montclair High School offers over 25 AP classes, 31 varsity sports, and over 100 clubs. Ninety percent of its graduates matriculate to post-secondary institutions. The district has 6,096 students, supported by a budget of just under $160 million with 11 schools – 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
Qualifications:
• NJ School Administrator or Certificate of Eligibility required.
• 5 + years of administrative experience required; having both principal and central office exp preferred.
• Superintendent exp highly preferred.
• 3 years Teaching exprequired; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with a similar size, diverse district highly preferred.
Position available: July 1, 2025
Deadline for receipt of applications: February 10, 2025
To apply: https://tinyurl.com/Montclair-Search
NJ School Boards Associatoin
E-mail: suptsrch@njsba.org
Jeanne Cleary and Charlene Peterson, Search Consultants
MPS, a diverse and vibrant community, pioneered an award-winning magnet system with its elementary and middle schools identified by unique themes. The entire town is the “neighborhood” for its students. Community support for the district was evident in November 2022, when in an historic show of unity, more than 80% of town voters backed the $188 million bond referendum to repair and modernize MPS’s buildings and infrastructure.
