Department Chairperson Bilingual SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Instructional - Administration/D/C Bilingual

Date Posted:
11/25/2025

Location:
Various Newark Board of Education Locations

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

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendents approval)

The District Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Department Chairperson.

Overview:
Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair you can expect to infuse cutting edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and equip our teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts and practices in your content area.

The Newark Board of Education has an incredible opportunity to transform the school system into one that ensures that all of its 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

Masters Degree from an accredited college or university.
New Jersey Department of Education Supervisor Certificate OR New Jersey Department of Education Standard Principal Certificate.
New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106) OR 0200 Principal Standard (0200).
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 districts 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: $92000- $128000 (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

Position Type:Instructional - Administration/D/C BilingualDate Posted:11/25/2025Location:Various Newark Board of Education LocationsNEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102 ROGER LEÓN DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON (Pending availabil...