Vice Principal Elementary SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Position Overview

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Vice Principal - Elementary. This position is pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval.

What NBOE Vice Principals Do

• Assist the Principal
• Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement the school's strategic goals, policies, and procedures
• Support the Principal in managing the overall operations and administration of the school
• Shift time allocations flexibly when priorities and circumstances change
• Instructional Leadership
• Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to promote excellence in teaching and learning
• Monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in implementing appropriate interventions
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture and a safe and respectful learning environment
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Support the recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes for staff
• Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers, assisting them in their professional growth
• Cook up professional development activities to enhance staff skills and knowledge
• Encourage and enable collaboration and teamwork among faculty and staff
• Student, Family, and Community Engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop student support programs and initiatives
• Foster positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community
• Address student and parent concerns, facilitating effective communication and conflict resolution
• Oversee student conduct and discipline, including adherence to district policies and procedures
• Monitor student attendance and conduct appropriate interventions as needed
• Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences, school events, and community outreach programs
• Represent the school at relevant meetings, conferences, and external events

Key Skills And Behaviors

• Know that all students can succeed at high levels, and maintain a relentless focus on improving student outcomes
• Prioritize and allocate limited time (yours and others') strategically, and adjust to changing conditions
• Are a collaborative team player - able to partner, follow others' lead, and lead the way yourself - and can motivate others in pursuit of school improvement
• Understand and have used effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment, and intervention to improve student outcomes
• Coaching and feedback get to the root issues, and motivate and enable others to improve
• Consistently apply an equity lens, and implement strategies to address inequities and institutional biases and create an inclusive culture
• Consistently focus on getting better by reflecting, learning and changing your actions
• Act ethically and fairly at all times

Basic Qualifications And Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal
• Demonstrated successful experience increasing student achievement as a teacher, utilizing a variety of approaches that emphasize inclusion and culturally responsive practice
• Demonstrated successful experience supporting or leading school-wide initiatives

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Salary Range: $106,700 - $140,000 (Pending salary negotiations)
Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months
Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA)

How To Apply

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.