Supervisor of Staff Development
Newark Public Schools · Newark, NJ · 14 mo ago
Management$108k–$144k/yrFull-time
Qualifications And Requirements
- Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
- New Jersey Permanent Supervisor's Certificate.
- A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
- Two (2) years in a position that involves professional development is preferred, e.g., literacy or mathematics coach, PLC chairperson, SLC subcommittee chairperson, grade-level chairperson, etc.
- Responsible for creating and meeting goals, consistent with the district's mission and values.
- Knowledge of the New Jersey Professional Standards for teachers and school leaders, the New Jersey Professional Development Standards, and the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
- Experience managing change and driving outcomes in complex environments with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven experience across large systems with evidence of successful impact.
- Strong knowledge of K-12 educational setting and "best practices" as identified in research, preferably in an urban setting.
- Proven ability to write comprehensive reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Responsibilities
- Support the Director of Staff Development in implementation the District's Strategic Plan.
- Support the development of district personnel through monthly conferences.
- Support the Deputy Superintendent's initiatives relevant to Office of Academic Services.
- Assist development and support of School Leadership Councils (SLCs) and School Improvement Panels (SIPs) as defined in the NTU labor contract and relevant statutes and regulations.
- Collaborate with Office of Academic Services and Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Testing to ensure that staff development initiatives are based on student achievement data.
- Assist in the orientation process and on-going support for all teachers and school administrators.
- Provide on-going support to Mentor Teachers throughout the District.
- Ensure that all school leaders and teachers are made aware of professional development requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey and are well informed of professional development opportunities.
- Facilitate the continual learning of teachers and school leaders through collaboration with local colleges and universities (e.g., student interns and student teacher placements).
- Support consultants and vendors to provide professional development opportunities and services to all staff within the District.
- Respond to requests from principals and department heads for the creation and development of customized professional development and facilitation services.
- Analyze evaluation and training data to assess effectiveness and return on investment (ROI).
- Present quality assurance and instructional development strategies internally and externally.
- Observe, support and evaluate office personnel as assigned.
- Manage the Office's budget, including budget development and procurement.
Core Skills And Abilities
- Strategic and critical thinking.
- Effective writing and speaking.
- Ability to motivate other staff members.
- Collaboration with other teams throughout the District.
- High level knowledge of best practices in professional development.
Pay, Employment Periodand Union Affiliation
Salary: $107,500 to $143,500 (for 2025-2026 School Year)
Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (C.A.S.A.)
In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of 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/.