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Newark Public Schools · 1 hour ago

Department Chairperson - Career Technical Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$92K/yr - $128K/yr

3+ years exp

Newark Public Schools is seeking a Department Chairperson for Career Technical Education. The role involves managing instructional staff, leading curriculum development, and promoting a positive school climate while ensuring compliance with educational standards.

Charter SchoolsEducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Observes, coaches, and evaluates assigned faculty and provides ongoing professional development for targeted improvement in identified growth areas

Completes all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities (IPDP/CAP, observations, and evaluations) according to district's guidelines

Assumes the orientation and mentor responsibilities of all novice teachers

Monitors the implementation and/or the expansion of school-based CTE programs

Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction

Ensures that all CTE teachers are properly certified

Ensures that all students have opportunities to obtain industry certifications associate with School-based CTE programs

Serves as the leader and expert in the area of Career Technical Education

Supports School level implementation of CTE curriculum guides

Ensures assigned faculty is properly equipped with district approved curriculum resources

Reviews and approves lesson plans, assessments, and grades, and certifies alignment to the State's Standards with articulation, integration, and implementation of district approved curriculum through and across grade levels and content areas

Conducts model lessons that demonstrate best practices and differentiated techniques for exemplary implementation of various learning objectives

Collaborates with Teaching and Learning in the research and implementation of best practices in curriculum, instruction, and student assessments

Prepares, analyzes, and communicates quarterly student achievement data reports and makes program recommendations according to student needs

Collaborates with the Principal and Vice Principal(s) in adhering to the secondary course sequence and scheduling guidelines for college and career readiness

Assumes teaching responsibilities in areas identified by the principal, when necessary

Promotes and leads a positive school-wide climate and culture for students and staff that results in school and class pride while fostering student academic achievement

Engages families and community stakeholders to actively participate in the vision and mission of the school and district

Advances gifted and at-promise students with supports to their academic and social and emotional needs by facilitating access to interventions and student activities that result in academic achievement and student leadership

Monitors implementation of Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Prevention/ Early Intervention (I&RS) action steps to ensure full compliance with State and Federal regulations

Recommends and monitors the implementation of positive behavior supports to ensure a positive school-wide climate and scholarly culture that result in school-wide academic achievement

Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor student, faculty, school, and district goals

Develops and monitors strategies for high level collaboration among faculty and staff

Communicates effectively and maintains a positive disposition in all circumstances to ensure an outcome that promotes student academic achievement, faculty and staff professional development, and school-wide success

Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

Leads/facilitates CTE professional development for instructional staff

Qualification

Master's degreeNew Jersey Standard Supervisor's CertificateNew Jersey CTE Teaching CertificateVocational Education experienceTeaching methodsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills