Director - Development

Director - Staff Development

Position Type:

Instructional
-Admin - Central Office/Director Staff Development

Date Posted:

12/10/2025

Location:

Instructional Staff Development - 430

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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Director - Staff Development

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Director
- Staff Development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

* Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

* New Jersey School Administrator Certificate (preferred).

* New Jersey Principal Certificate.

* New Jersey Teaching Certificate.

* Three to five (3-5) years of supervisory experience, three of which were with proven success in professional development experience.

* Ability to create a District-level professional development plan and program.

* Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
* As defined in N.J.A.C. 6A:9-9 Instructional certificates

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND 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

REPORTS TO:

Deputy Superintendent

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

Salary: $156,000-$184,053

Employment period: 12 Month Calendar.

Union Affiliation:
City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (C.A.S.A.).

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER