Newark Public Schools
Vice Principal Elementary SY2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Job Title
Vice Principal – Elementary
Position Type: Instructional‑Vice Principal / V/P Elem
Date Posted: 11/24/2025
Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations
Responsibilities
Assist the Principal
Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement the school’s strategic goals, policies, and procedures.
Support the Principal in managing the overall operations and administration of the school.
Shift time allocations flexibly when priorities and circumstances change.
Instructional Leadership
Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
Monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in implementing appropriate interventions.
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture and a safe and respectful learning environment.
Staff Supervision and Development
Support the recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes for staff.
Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers, assisting them in their professional growth.
Coordinate professional development activities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
Encourage and enable collaboration and teamwork among faculty and staff.
Student, Family, and Community Engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop student support programs and initiatives.
Foster positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community.
Address student and parent concerns, facilitating effective communication and conflict resolution.
Oversee student conduct and discipline, including adherence to district policies and procedures.
Monitor student attendance and conduct appropriate interventions as needed.
Organize and participate in parent‑teacher conferences, school events, and community outreach programs.
Represent the school at relevant meetings, conferences, and external events.
Key Skills and Behaviors
You know that all students can succeed at high levels, and maintain a relentless focus on improving student outcomes.
You prioritize and allocate limited time (yours and others’) strategically, and adjust to changing conditions.
You are a collaborative team player – able to partner, follow others’ lead, and lead the way yourself – and can motivate others in pursuit of school improvement.
You understand and have used effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment, and intervention to improve student outcomes.
Your coaching and feedback get to the root issues, and motivate and enable others to improve.
You consistently apply an equity lens, and implement strategies to address inequities and institutional biases and create an inclusive culture.
You consistently focus on getting better by reflecting, learning and changing your actions.
You act ethically and fairly at all times.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.
Demonstrated successful experience increasing student achievement as a teacher, utilizing a variety of approaches that emphasize inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
Demonstrated successful experience supporting or leading school-wide initiatives.
Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation
Salary Range: $106,700 - $140,000 (Pending salary negotiations).
Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months.
Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA). Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, visit https://nboehrs.com/.
Reporting To Principal
Contact Newark Board of Education – Human Resource Services
765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Roger León, District Superintendent
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
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Position Type: Instructional‑Vice Principal / V/P Elem
Date Posted: 11/24/2025
Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations
Responsibilities
Assist the Principal
Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement the school’s strategic goals, policies, and procedures.
Support the Principal in managing the overall operations and administration of the school.
Shift time allocations flexibly when priorities and circumstances change.
Instructional Leadership
Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
Monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in implementing appropriate interventions.
Foster a positive and inclusive school culture and a safe and respectful learning environment.
Staff Supervision and Development
Support the recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes for staff.
Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers, assisting them in their professional growth.
Coordinate professional development activities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
Encourage and enable collaboration and teamwork among faculty and staff.
Student, Family, and Community Engagement
Collaborate with stakeholders to develop student support programs and initiatives.
Foster positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community.
Address student and parent concerns, facilitating effective communication and conflict resolution.
Oversee student conduct and discipline, including adherence to district policies and procedures.
Monitor student attendance and conduct appropriate interventions as needed.
Organize and participate in parent‑teacher conferences, school events, and community outreach programs.
Represent the school at relevant meetings, conferences, and external events.
Key Skills and Behaviors
You know that all students can succeed at high levels, and maintain a relentless focus on improving student outcomes.
You prioritize and allocate limited time (yours and others’) strategically, and adjust to changing conditions.
You are a collaborative team player – able to partner, follow others’ lead, and lead the way yourself – and can motivate others in pursuit of school improvement.
You understand and have used effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment, and intervention to improve student outcomes.
Your coaching and feedback get to the root issues, and motivate and enable others to improve.
You consistently apply an equity lens, and implement strategies to address inequities and institutional biases and create an inclusive culture.
You consistently focus on getting better by reflecting, learning and changing your actions.
You act ethically and fairly at all times.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.
Demonstrated successful experience increasing student achievement as a teacher, utilizing a variety of approaches that emphasize inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
Demonstrated successful experience supporting or leading school-wide initiatives.
Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation
Salary Range: $106,700 - $140,000 (Pending salary negotiations).
Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months.
Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA). Newark Board of Education offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, visit https://nboehrs.com/.
Reporting To Principal
Contact Newark Board of Education – Human Resource Services
765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Roger León, District Superintendent
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
#J-18808-Ljbffr