Department Chairperson Science 2025-26 (NBOE)

Company: Newark Public Schools
Location: Newark
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Department Chairperson Science 2025-26 (NBOE) JobID: 2268Position Type: Instructional - Administration/ D/C ScienceDate Posted: 5/9/2025Location: Various Newark Board of Education LocationsDEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON (Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)The District Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Department Chairperson.NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATIONHUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102ROGER LE--N, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTOverview: Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair, you can expect to infuse cutting edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and equip our teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts and practices in your content area.The Newark Board of Education has an incredible opportunity to transform the school system into one that ensures that all of its students graduate to succeed in the college or career of their choice.We need leaders who:

• Believe all students can achieve at high levels
• Grow diverse teams
• Are reflective and actively seek opportunities to grow
• Innovate the previously unthinkable
• Effectively communicate with others
• Treat all people with respect and dignity
• Know their content and get things doneQualifications and Requirements
  • 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.Basic Functions and Responsibilities
    • 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.
    • Performs other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.Reports to: PrincipalSalary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation
      • Salary Range: $92,000 - $128,000
      • Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months
      • Union Affiliation: CASAHow to ApplyNewark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerPostings current as of 5/15/2025 1:46:12 PM CST.Powered by applicant tracking, a product of Frontline Education.
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