Department Chairperson English SY; NBOE

Department Chairperson, English SY2026-27 (NBOE)

We are looking for an experienced English Department Chair to lead our department for the upcoming school year. The role is based at Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ.

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. 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.

• 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 done

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Supervisor Certificate.
• New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience teaching the related content area or related experience.

• Facilitates growth and development of teachers working collaboratively with peers.
• Assists teachers in alignment, articulation, integration, and implementation of curriculum across grade levels.
• Teaches demonstration lessons and serves as a peer coach/mentor for staff.
• Provides teachers opportunities to develop effective instructional techniques, strategies, and professional behaviors.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Attends and participates in ongoing professional development activities.
• Provides teachers opportunity to enhance knowledge of content and management skills.
• Analyzes and communicates student assessment data, making program recommendations.
• Provides reports on progress of program initiatives.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Principal.
• Monitors implementation of district's approved content program.
• Attends in-service workshops.
• Assists classroom teacher and aides in the creative use of new tech equipment and supplementary materials.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Principal

• Salary Range: $92,000 - $128,000 (pending salary negotiations)
• Employment Period:
  Eleven (11) months
• Union Affiliation: CASA

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

The Newark Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.