Department Chairperson: Innovative Curriculum Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the Department Chairperson position. Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices and empower teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts in your content area.

As a Department Chair, you will lead collaborative growth, align curriculum across grade levels, and model demonstrated lessons while mentoring staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the growth and development of teachers through collaboration with peers.
• Assists teachers in alignment, articulation, integration, and implementation of curriculum across grade levels.
• Teaches demonstration lessons and serves as a peer coach and mentor for staff.
• Provides teachers with effective instructional techniques, strategies and professional behaviors.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Attends ongoing professional development activities.
• Assists with the use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials.
• Performs other duties assigned by Supervisor/Principal.

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106)

Job description

The Newark Board of Education invites qualified applicants for the Department Chairperson position. Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices and empower teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts in your content area.

As a Department Chair, you will lead collaborative growth, align curriculum across grade levels, and model demonstrated lessons while mentoring staff.