Supervisor- Career and Technical Education

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 107,500 - 143,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug plans

Dental and Vision coverage

Wellness programs

Voluntary benefits programs

Paid Personal, Sick, and Vacation days

Job summary

Newark Board of Education seeks a Supervisor, Career and Technical Education to lead district CTE initiatives, develop rigorous curricula, and supervise instructional staff. The role emphasizes coaching, evaluation, and professional development for teachers and department chairs within NJ standards.

The position reports to the Director of Career and Technical Education and oversees curriculum resources, diagnostics, and district assessments while collaborating with bilingual, ESL, and special

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• NJ DOE Principal Standard license (Preferred) and/or Supervisor Standard license.
• NJ DOE School Administrator Certificate (Preferred).
• NJ DOE Teacher Certification.
• Minimum of three years of admin experience.
• Minimum of four years of teaching Career & Technical Education.
• Knowledge of NJ Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer a District-level professional development program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Responsibilities

• Observe, coach, and evaluate teachers and department chairs, providing ongoing professional development for targeted improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback to principals, vice principals, and department chairs on effective facilitation of learning, planning, assessment, rigor, and student engagement aligned to NJ Career & Technical Education Standards.
• Monitor all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities, observations, and evaluations of teachers and department chairs.
• Assume orientation and mentor responsibilities for novice department chairs and mentors for novice CTE teachers.
• Leverage school-based CTE program leads, teacher coaches, and academic interventionists to maximize implementation of District-approved CTE curricular guides and intervention strategies through monthly and quarterly professional development opportunities.
• Synthesize all CTE achievement quarterly reports and provide comprehensive reviews and presentations at various forums throughout the school year.
• Lead in the area of CTE education; author, update, and furnish rigorous CTE curriculum guides, units of study, bridge manuals, and technological resources.
• Support the district’s textbook adoption committee and process, ensuring all curricular resources and supplements are fully vetted for state standards and diverse needs.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive strategy to guarantee accurate inventory and timely distribution of all curricular resources.
• Assist in developing all CTE diagnostics, interim assessments, district assessments, mid-term and final exams.
• Collaborate with supervisors of bilingual, ESL, and special education to tailor curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments for all learners.
• Collaborate with district directors and supervisors to align curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments to state standards and to create interdisciplinary opportunities.
• Support schools in developing new CTE programs and expanding existing programs.
• Support HRS in determining teacher certification requirements based on CTE program specifications.
• Establish and execute organizational systems and strategies to monitor department chairs, teacher coaches, and district goals.
• Develop and monitor strategies for high-level collaboration among faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a positive disposition to promote student achievement, staff professional development, and district-wide success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Director or Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

New Jersey Principal/Supervisor license (Preferred)

New Jersey School Administrator Certificate (Preferred)

New Jersey Teacher Certification

Job description

Supervisor, Career and Technical Education

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Principal Standard (Preferred) and/or Supervisor Standard license.
• New Jersey Department of Education School Administrator Certificate (Preferred).
• New Jersey Department of Education Teacher Certification.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in school or district level administration.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience in teaching Career & Technical Education.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer a District-level professional development program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

I. Management and Coaching of Instructional Staff

• Observe, coach, and evaluate teachers and department chairs, providing ongoing professional development for targeted improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback to principals, vice principals, and department chairs on effective facilitation of learning, planning, assessment, rigor, and student engagement aligned to NJ Career & Technical Education Standards.
• Monitor all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities, observations, and evaluations of teachers and department chairs.
• Assume orientation and mentor responsibilities for novice department chairs and mentors for novice CTE teachers.
• Leverage school-based CTE program leads, teacher coaches, and academic interventionists to maximize implementation of District-approved CTE curricular guides and intervention strategies through monthly and quarterly professional development opportunities.
• Synthesize all CTE achievement quarterly reports and provide comprehensive reviews and presentations at various forums throughout the school year.

II. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

• Serve as a lead in the area of CTE education.
• Author, update, and furnish rigorous CTE curriculum guides, units of study, bridge manuals, and technological resources to the district.
• Support the district’s textbook adoption committee and process, ensuring all curricular resources and supplements are fully vetted for state standards and the diverse needs of all students.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive strategy to guarantee an accurate inventory and timely distribution of all curricular resources.
• Assist in developing all CTE diagnostics, interim assessments, district assessments, mid-term and final exams.
• Collaborate with supervisors of bilingual, ESL, and special education to tailor curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments for all learners.
• Collaborate with district directors and supervisors to align curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments to state standards and to create interdisciplinary opportunities.
• Support schools in developing new CTE programs and expanding existing programs.
• Support HRS in determining teacher certification requirements based on CTE program specifications.

III. Organizational Leadership

• Establish and execute organizational systems and strategies to monitor department chairs, teacher coaches, and district goals.
• Develop and monitor strategies for high-level collaboration among faculty and staff.
• Communicate effectively and maintain a positive disposition to promote student achievement, staff professional development, and district-wide success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Department Director or Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

Reports to: Director of Career and Technical Education

Salary: $107,500 - $143,500.

Employment period: Twelve (12) months.

Union affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (C.A.S.A.).

Benefits: Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, a range of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs. Full-time staff receive paid Personal, Sick, and Vacation days for 12-month employees.

How to apply: Newark Board of Education is only accepting electronic applications.

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.