Bilingual Department Chair & Curriculum Innovator

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education seeks a Department Chairperson to bring content expertise and lead transformative instructional practices within the district. The role focuses on fostering collaborative teacher growth, aligning curriculum, and implementing innovative instructional strategies across grade levels.

The position reports to the Principal and supports ongoing professional development, data-driven program recommendations, and effective use of new technology.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Supervisor Certificate, or New Jersey Department of Education Standard Principal Certificate.
• New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106) or 0200 Principal Standard (0200).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in teaching the related content area or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the growth and development of teachers working collaboratively with peers.
• Assists teachers in alignment, articulation, integration, and implementation of curriculum through and across grade levels.
• Teaches demonstration lessons in classrooms and serves as a peer coach and mentor for staff in reciprocal relationships.
• Provides teachers the opportunity to develop effective instructional techniques, strategies and professional behaviors.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Provides teachers with the opportunity to enhance knowledge of content and management skills.
• Analyzes and communicates student assessment data, and makes program recommendations based on the analysis of available data.
• Provides reports on the progress of program initiatives.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Principal.
• Monitors implementation of the school district's approved content program in accordance with the needs of students.
• Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in in-service workshops.
• Assists the classroom teacher and teacher aides in the creative use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials.
• Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Content expertise

Leadership

Communication

Education

Master's Degree

NJ Superintendent Certificate

NJ Principal Certificate

Supervisor/Principal Certification (0106/0200)

Job description

Newark Board of Education seeks a Department Chairperson to bring content expertise and lead transformative instructional practices within the district. The role focuses on fostering collaborative teacher growth, aligning curriculum, and implementing innovative instructional strategies across grade levels.

The position reports to the Principal and supports ongoing professional development, data-driven program recommendations, and effective use of new technology.