Director – Staff Development

JobID: 2492

Position Type:
Instructional -Admin - Central Office/Director Staff Development

Date Posted:
12/10/2025

Location:
Instructional Staff Development - 430

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

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.).

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER