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Newark Public Schools · 1 month ago

Director Staff Development

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$156K/yr - $184K/yr

3+ years exp

Newark Public Schools is seeking a Director of Staff Development to support the development of District leaders and oversee professional development initiatives. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with state requirements and to facilitate ongoing learning opportunities for educators.

Charter SchoolsEducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support the Superintendent’s development of District leaders through monthly conferences and annual Executive Staff retreat

Support the Deputy Superintendent’s instructional initiatives, particularly the development of a monthly calendar of district professional development events

Collaborate with Executive Leadership, Directors, and Supervisors to ensure that staff development initiatives are based on student achievement data

Ensure the compliance of NPS school leaders and teachers with professional development requirements set forth by the State of New Jersey

Provide orientation and ongoing support for novice teachers through the State’s required Mentor program

Facilitate the continual learning of school leaders and teachers through tuition reimbursement programs, summer study opportunities, workshops, National Teaching Standards Board Certification, and collaborative enterprises with area colleges and universities

Review and approve tuition reimbursement applications and ensure compliance with eligibility criteria

Facilitate the work of District committees involved in professional development activities

Help design and participate in District-wide professional development activities to improve Staff Development learning

Collaborate with the Office of Grants Development to develop proposals and monitor grant implementation

Oversee the implementation of a support program for veteran teachers

Support outside consultants contracted to provide professional development services to the District

Engage collaboratively in school-wide and District-wide Staff Professional Development and/or Strategic Plan in an effort to build a shared vision and supportive culture, identify common goals, and monitor and evaluate progress towards those goals

Respond to requests from principals and department heads for the creation of customised professional development and facilitation services

Prepare and monitor annual office budget

Ability to think strategically

Ability to motivate and direct other staff members

Ability to function as a team player in a variety of district collaborative teams

Ability to facilitate the learning of district teachers and school leaders in a variety of venues

Thorough knowledge of best practices in professional development

Effective writing and speaking skills

Knowledge of New Jersey requirements for continuing professional development for teachers and school leaders

Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards

Knowledge of Professional standards for educational Leaders

Qualification

Master's degreeNew Jersey School Administrator CertificateProfessional development experienceBest practicesNew Jersey requirementsNew Jersey Student Learning StandardsProfessional standardsStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration