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Little Egg Harbor

Board of Education Vacancy

 

Position:  The Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education is seeking a qualified candidate for membership of the board.  The Board, within the powers delegated to it by law, is the policy-making legislative branch of the School District.

This term will run until December 31, 2027.  The position will be placed on the ballot at the November 2027 election.

Qualifications:  A citizen of the United States of America, at least 18 years of age, able to read and write, a resident of the Little Egg Harbor Township municipality for at least (1) year preceding the date of appointment, registered to vote in the District, not disqualified as a voter pursuant to NJSA 19:4-1, not directly/indirectly interested in a contract with a claim against the Board. 

To Apply:  Any qualified Little Egg Harbor Township resident interested in serving the children of our school district should submit a letter of interest, a resume and one reference letter through email to: 

Carl Morelli

School Business Administrator/Board Secretary

cmorelli@lehsd.org

 

Deadline:  Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  

The Board of Education will review all qualifying applicants.

On Friday, June 12, 2026, Frog Pond Elementary created a human flag in honor of America's 250th birthday. Each grade level was assigned a color.  The Little Egg Harbor police department provided a drone to capture the moment.  

The new school hours for the 2026-2027 school year are as follows.

More information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks from each individual school.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to your student's school main office. 

 

Superintendent – Little Egg Harbor School District, Ocean County, Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey

The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education seeks an experienced and highly qualified Superintendent who is a proven, results oriented, and exceptional educational leader with demonstrated administrative and decision-making skills. The ideal candidate has the ability to continue strategic initiatives aimed at supporting students and moving the district towards the next strategic plan. The district serves approximately 1,700 students in grades Pre-K-6 in three schools with an operating budget of approximately $36 million.

The successful candidate will be a community oriented individual with exceptional interpersonal communication skills. In addition, it is expected that the selected candidate will work collaboratively with the Board, staff, students, parents and community.

REQUIREMENTS

1. A valid New Jersey School Administrators Certificate.
2. Prior experience as a Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Central Office Administration.
3. Proven ability to lead with consistency and strong communication across all stakeholder groups.
4. A visible, approachable leader who actively engages with the school community.
5. Demonstrated commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture grounded in respect and trust.
6. Knowledge of school finance, operations, facilities, and resource management,special education and transportation.
7. Experience addressing school safety and security and emerging educational challenges.
8. Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and strong moral character.

COMPENSATION

The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education is prepared to offer a salary and benefits package based on background, experience, and state law/regulations within the range of $170,000.00- $195,000.00.

APPLICATION PROCESS

1. Start date as soon as practicable.
2. Interested candidates should submit the following by the deadline of 4:00pm June 24, 2026:
   • Letter of Interest
   • Resume
   • Three (3) Professional References
   • Copy of NJ School Administrators Certification
3. Please email application to: dterrone@lehsd.org

Little Egg Harbor School District is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer