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Newark Public Schools

Department Chairperson Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175

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Department Chairperson Special Education SY2026-27 (NBOE) Join to apply for the Department Chairperson role at Newark Public Schools. The Newark Board of Education invites qualified and interested persons to apply.

Overview Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair, you infuse cutting edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and equip teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts in your content area. Newark has an opportunity to transform the school system so that all students graduate to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

We Need Leaders Who

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

Qualifications And Requirements

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university

New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106)

Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in teaching the related content area or related experience

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

Facilitates the growth and development of teachers working collaboratively with peers

Assists teachers in alignment, articulation, integration, and implementation of curriculum through and across grade levels

Teaches demonstration lessons in classrooms and serves as a peer coach and mentor for staff in reciprocal relationships

Provides teachers the opportunity to develop effective instructional techniques, strategies and professional behaviors

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

Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in ongoing professional development activities

Provides teachers with the opportunity to enhance knowledge of content and management skills

Analyzes and communicates student assessment data, and makes program recommendations based on the analysis of available data

Provides reports on the progress of program initiatives

Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Principal

Monitors implementation of the school district’s approved content program in accordance with the needs of students

Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in in‑service workshops

Assists the classroom teacher and teacher aides in the creative use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials

Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor

Reports To Principal

Salary, Employment Period, and Union Affiliation

Salary Range: $92,000 - $128,000 (Pending salary negotiations)

Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months

Union Affiliation: CASA

How To Apply Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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