Supervisor of Staff Development

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT

SUPERVISOR OF STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Office of Staff Development

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of

Supervisor of Staff Development

SUMMARY :

The Supervisor of Staff Development serves as a leader in the field of Professional Development, and has the knowledge and skills to support the strategic goal of increasing student achievement by supporting the continuous professional growth of teachers, school leaders, and non-instructional personnel. This role ensures that all initiatives align with the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) mandates and district priorities, advancing instructional quality and student achievement. The Supervisor provides substantial assistance and support to the Director in the development and execution of long-range plans that promote professional growth, instructional excellence, and organizational alignment.

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 :

CORE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

NOTE :

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular individual working in this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

REPORTS TO :

Director of Staff Development

SALARY, 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.)