Supervisor of Student Life

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

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education seeks a Supervisor – Student Life to lead the planning, development, and management of district student services, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Reporting to the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services, the role involves family engagement, community partnership development, and staff evaluation, with a 12-month employment period and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of three years of successful district- or school-level administration experience.
• Certification as deemed necessary by the New Jersey Department of Education.

Responsibilities

• Directs planning, development, and management of student services district-wide and ensures compliance with laws, codes, and regulations related to student services.
• Facilitates liaison with community agencies to meet pupils' needs.
• Meets with parents to discuss program implementation and resolve grievances.
• Prepares reports for Central Office Administrators and state/federal agencies.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Guides staff, parents, and community on district programs and compliance.
• Promotes professional growth for staff.
• Assists in evaluating instructional and non-instructional staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master's degree

NJ Certification/Standard Certificate

Job description

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

Newark Board of Education – Human Resource Services

Supervisor – Student Life

Office of Student Support Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Qualifications And Requirements

• An appropriate New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate as deemed necessary by https://www.nj.gov/education/certification/certsandtitles/
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in school or district‑level administration.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status (*As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9 Instructional certificates.)

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Superintendent, directs the planning, development, organization, management, direction, and implementation of all aspects of student service programs of the District; assures compliance with laws, codes, and regulations related to student services; evaluates assigned personnel; and performs related work.
• Initiates, facilitates and supports liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' needs.
• Meets with parents to discuss implementation of programs and to resolve grievances.
• Assists in the preparation of reports requested by Central Office Administrators and local, state, and federal agencies.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Guides staff, parents, and community in the interpretation of District programs and compliance with Federal, State, and District rules and regulations.
• Participates in activities that promote professional growth for staff.
• Assists in the evaluation of instructional and non‑instructional staff at the discretion of the Assistant Superintendent.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services

Salary, Employment Period, Union Affiliation

Salary: The salary range for this position is $107,500 to $143,500.

Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months

Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (C.A.S.A.) – Pending contract negotiations.

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full‑time staff, including medical and prescription drug plans, employer‑paid dental and vision coverage, wellness and voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off. All employees receive paid personal and sick days, as well as vacation days for 12‑month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/.

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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