Confidential Special Assistant Of Operations

Newark Board Of Education

Posted on : 24-04-2025

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Newark - USA

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Posted on : 24-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Non Instructional Admin Central Office/Special Assist NonInstructional

Date Posted:
4/7/2025

Location:
Various Newark Board of Education Locations

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON SUPERINTENDENT

CONFIDENTIAL SPECIAL ASSISTANT OF OPERATIONS
(Pending availability of funds and Superintendents approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested individuals to apply for the position of Confidential Special Assistant of Operations supporting the work of the School Leadership Team.

DEFINITION:

The Confidential Special Assistant of Operations will serve as a liaison between the Central Office Principals and their School Leadership Team as well as other Department Leaders to ensure that students receive outstanding noninstructional support and services in their school.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Confidential Special Assistant of Operations will support the work of the School Leadership Team by:

Assists with daily school operations including managing schoolbased schedules coordinating events and maintaining records as directed by the School Leadership Team.
Serves as a primary point of contact for parents students and staff regarding district issues.
Responding to inquiries resolving schoolbased issues and providing summaries of information as requested by the School Leadership Team.
Spending a minimum of 75 of work time in schools supporting School Leadership Teams with financial managerial and operational needs.
Troubleshoots operational issues by identifying solutions and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Supports school leaders to maintain accurate data and uptodate records including student information attendance and disciplinary data for the schools in assigned School Leadership Team.
Serves as liaison between school leaders with operational departments including budgeting purchasing human resource services facilities security and safety as well as inventory management ensuring compliance with district policies and procedures.
Supports the implementation of districtbased policies procedures and protocols.
Leads or participates in special projects and initiatives as directed by leaders.
Facilitates the acquisition of resources for schools related to district initiatives and ensuring alignment with budgetary goals.
Assisting in planning and managing the implementation of the districts summer school programs for the summer season.
Resolves all assigned SLT and/or Department level issues.
Supports school leaders in ensuring proper staffing for schools including monitoring staff attendance substitute deployment and filling vacancies.
Assists in planning and implementing staff development and transferring skills to principals teachers and other district staff.
Provides technical assistance to staff.
Communicates information between schools and school leadership teams.
Facilitates obtaining resources from Central Office.
Working with school administrators to establish specific and targeted student performance goals and metrics.
Focusing school administrators on student outcomes and teacher quality while assisting with management of school resources including identifying appropriate additional resources when necessary to meet the instructional needs of school.
Perform other duties and tasks assigned by Assistant Superintendent.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Knowledge of the principles practices and theories of education and school operations.
Knowledge of principles practices and coordination methods as they apply to education program and school management.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative and school site personnel.
Ability to prepare clear concise correspondence and reports containing findings conclusions and recommendations.
Personal accountability for serving all students and ensuring their success.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong goal orientation and a focus on results thriving in achievementoriented and fastpaced environments.
Outstanding critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze data identify trends and develop innovative solutions.
Excellent project management and skills with the ability to balance strategic goals with detailed action steps.
Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel Access and PowerPoint) and Google Workspaces.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree from an accredited college or university
Five 5 years of teaching experience plus three 3 years of administrative experience preferred or equivalent other relevant experience.
Principal Standard Certificate or Certificate of Eligibility preferred.

REPORTS TO:Assistant Superintendent

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION:
Salary:Commensurate with background and experience
Employment Period: Twelve 12 Months
Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. If you are a current employee you must apply via the Employee Self Service website.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS ANEQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEE

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