Science Department Chair: Lead Curriculum & Teacher Growth

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 92.000 - 128.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Newark Board of Education in Newark seeks a Department Chairperson to lead curricular practice, coach teachers, and infuse cutting edge intellectual approaches into classroom instruction across content areas.

The successful candidate will collaborate with principals and teachers to align curriculum with New Jersey Standards, analyze student data, mentor staff, and promote innovative teaching strategies to prepare students for college or career.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

• 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.

Ausbildung

Master's Degree from an accredited college or university

Jobbeschreibung

Newark Board of Education in Newark seeks a Department Chairperson to lead curricular practice, coach teachers, and infuse cutting edge intellectual approaches into classroom instruction across content areas.

The successful candidate will collaborate with principals and teachers to align curriculum with New Jersey Standards, analyze student data, mentor staff, and promote innovative teaching strategies to prepare students for college or career.