Director - Staff Development

Director - Staff Development JobID: 2492 Position Type: Instructional -Admin - Central Office/Director Staff Development Date Posted: 12/10/2025 Location: Instructional Staff Development - 430 Additional Information: Show/Hide 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

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