Department Chairperson Special Education 2025-26 (NBOE)

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

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education seeks a Department Chairperson to lead curriculum development and teacher support. Candidates should possess a Master’s Degree and a Supervisor Certificate, with a strong focus on leadership and collaboration. This role involves mentoring teachers, analyzing student data, and ensuring effective instructional practices to enhance student achievement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years successful experience in teaching.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates growth and development of teachers.
• Teaches demonstration lessons and serves as a mentor.
• Analyzes student assessment data and makes program recommendations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree

New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor

Job description

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval)

The District Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Department Chairperson.

Overview

Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair, you can expect to infuse cutting edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and equip our teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts and practices in your content area.

The Newark Board of Education has an incredible opportunity to transform the school system into one that ensures that all of its students graduate to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

We Need Leaders Who

• Believe all students can achieve at high levels
• Grow diverse teams
• Are reflective and actively seek opportunities to grow
• Innovate the previously unthinkable
• Effectively communicate with others
• Treat all people with respect and dignity
• Know their content and get things done
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

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

Basic Functions And 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.
  
  

REPORTS TO: PRINCIPAL

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary Range: $92,000- $128,000
• Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months
• Union Affiliation: CASA
  
  

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER