Lead Educator

Willingboro Township Public Schools; Willingboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription, and Dental ins.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Disability insurance (Aflac, Prudental

Pre-Tax deduction options

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

NJ Pension System Enrollment

Voluntary 304(b) Plan

Sick/Personal/Vacation days

Job summary

Willingboro Township Public Schools is seeking an Administration/Supervisor to support Principals district-wide in improving instructional quality and student outcomes. The role focuses on coaching staff, data-driven decision-making, and curriculum fidelity within a 12-month WEAA framework.

The position requires a Master’s degree and valid supervisory certification, with multiple years of leadership experience in K-12 settings and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Supervisor or Principal Certificate.
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in a PreK-12 setting with demonstrated student achievement gains.
• Track record of success with consistently producing dramatic student achievement gains in the classroom.
• At least 2 years of experience in a school-based or central office leadership role focused on instructional leadership, curriculum, professional development, coaching, and/or evaluation with demonstrated results of strong performance in the role.
• History of effectively coaching both new and experienced teachers towards improving their ability to deliver outstanding instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Effective summative performance evaluation rating for the current or most recent school-based position.
• Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software systems.
• Track record and experience with data-driven decision-making, grounded in the use of staff performance and student achievement data.
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration.

Responsibilities

• Supports Principal to train, manage, supervise, and coach school-based staff with a focus on providing actionable, concrete feedback specific to instruction.
• Evaluates the progress of all school-based staff in accordance with state and district approved models and procedures.
• Collects, analyzes, shares and uses data to drive school-wide academic progress.
• Monitors, supports, and develops staff instructional learning experiences through targeted, results-oriented professional development experiences.
• Ensures the district's curriculum is implemented with fidelity.
• Works with Principal and teachers to develop, manage and implement school level and individual performance goals.
• Assists Principals with review of lesson and unit plans.
• Supports Principles in drafting and implementing School Improvement Plans as needed.
• Collaborates with other central office staff to align resources and interventions on evaluation and coaching of instructional staff.
• Supports Principal, the Office of School Support and the Office of Evaluation with accurate, rigorous, and high-quality implementation of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation Model.
• Maintains detailed observation records, assesses teacher performance accurately based on evidence collected in alignment with rubric rating profiles and clearly captures areas of strength and growth during each observation.
• Leads weekly Data Meetings, PLC's, and receives and distributes curricular materials/resources.
• Provides focused, timely, and rigorous post observation feedback.
• Guides and informs the crafting and communication of district-wide professional development strategy and priorities in alignment with the district's instructional vision in close collaboration with the Office of School Support and other senior district leaders.
• Collaborates with fellow Lead Educators, Vice Principals, colleagues and other senior district leaders to develop a coherent framework and approach for coaching instructional staff to improve their performance.
• Provides frequent, non-evaluative observation and coaching outside of the formal evaluation system.
• Provides model lessons when necessary and runs individual or small group professional development for teachers focused on instructional growth areas including (but not limited to): instructional planning, content delivery, maximizing instructional time and building a positive classroom community.
• Conducts building-wide professional development for teachers.
• Implements innovative best in field strategies for coaching and job-embedded individualized professional development for teachers aligned with development areas identified through the evaluation process, including modeling, practice, role plays, cueing, and other high-impact approaches aimed toward rapidly improving the quality of instruction.
• Supports the Principal in implementing progressive intervention, drafting corrective action plans, and holding teachers accountable to rapidly improve performance.
• Ensures that all teachers have high quality student growth objectives (SGOs).
• Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout district on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to filling in for school based absences.

Skills

data-driven decision making

oral and written communication

instructional leadership

leadership coaching

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master's degree

Supervisor or Principal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Type:

Administration/Supervisor

Date Posted:

10/13/2026

Location:

District-Wide

Closing Date:

Open until filled

Vacancy for the 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree from an accredited college or university
2. Valid Supervisor or Principal Certificate
3. At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in a PreK-12 setting with demonstrated student achievement gains
4. Track record of success with consistently producing dramatic student achievement gains in the classroom
5. At least 2 years of experience in a school-based or central office leadership role focused on instructional leadership, curriculum, professional development, coaching, and/or evaluation with demonstrated results of strong performance in the role
6. History of effectively coaching both new and experienced teachers towards improving their ability to deliver outstanding instruction
7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
8. Effective summative performance evaluation rating for the current or most recent school-based position
9. Comfort and fluency with the Microsoft Office suite and entering data into online software systems
10. Track record and experience with data-driven decision-making, grounded in the use of staff performance and student achievement data
11. A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration

Required criminal history background check, physical and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the U.S.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES:

1. 1. Supports Principal to train, manage, supervise, and coach school-based staff with a focus on providing actionable, concrete feedback specific to instruction
2. 2. Evaluates the progress of all school-based staff in accordance with state and district approved models and procedures
3. 3. Collects, analyzes, shares and uses data to drive school-wide academic progress
4. 4. Monitors, supports, and develops staff instructional learning experiences through targeted, results-oriented professional development experiences
5. 5. Ensures the district's curriculum is implemented with fidelity
6. 6. Works with Principal and teachers to develop, manage and implement school level and individual performance goals
7. 7. Assists Principals with review of lesson and unit plans
8. 8. Supports Principles in drafting and implementing School Improvement Plans as needed
9. 9. Collaborates with other central office staff to align resources and interventions on evaluation and coaching of instructional staff
10. 10. Supports Principal, the Office of School Support and the Office of Evaluation with accurate, rigorous, and high-quality implementation of the Charlotte Danielson Framework for Teaching Evaluation Model
11. 11. Maintains detailed observation records, assesses teacher performance accurately based on evidence collected in alignment with rubric rating profiles and clearly captures areas of strength and growth during each observation
12. 12. Leads weekly Data Meetings, PLC's, and receives and distributes curricular materials/resources
13. 13. Provides focused, timely, and rigorous post observation feedback
14. 14. Guides and informs the crafting and communication of district-wide professional development strategy and priorities in alignment with the district's instructional vision in close collaboration with the Office of School Support and other senior district leaders
15. 15. Collaborates with fellow Lead Educators, Vice Principals, colleagues and other senior district leaders to develop a coherent framework and approach for coaching instructional staff to improve their performance
16. 16. Provides frequent, non-evaluative observation and coaching outside of the formal evaluation system
17. 17. Provides model lessons when necessary and runs individual or small group professional development for teachers focused on instructional growth areas including (but not limited to): instructional planning, content delivery, maximizing instructional time and building a positive classroom community
18. 18. Conducts building-wide professional development for teachers
19. 19. Implements innovative best in field strategies for coaching and job-embedded individualized professional development for teachers aligned with development areas identified through the evaluation process, including modeling, practice, role plays, cueing, and other high-impact approaches aimed toward rapidly improving the quality of instruction
20. 20. Supports the Principal in implementing progressive intervention, drafting corrective action plans, and holding teachers accountable to rapidly improve performance
21. 21. Ensures that all teachers have high quality student growth objectives (SGOs)
22. 22. Will be required to support projects and initiatives in other divisions and departments throughout district on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to filling in for school based absences.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

WEAA Staff, 12 Months

SALARY RANGE:

$92,000 - $156,624

Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Prescription, and Dental insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional disability insurance (Aflac, Prudential, Hartford)
• Pre-Tax deduction options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical/Rx waiver options
• NJ Pension System Enrollment
• Voluntary 304(b) Plan
• Accumulating Sick Days, Personal Days and/or Vacation days