Department Chairperson Visual and Performing Arts 2025-26 (NBOE) Job at Newark P

Department Chairperson Visual and Performing Arts 2025-26 (NBOE) JobID: 2270

• Position Type: Instructional - Administration/ D/C Visual and Performing Arts
• Date Posted: 5/9/2025
• Location: Various Newark Board of Education Locations

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON - Visual and Performing Arts

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent’s approval)

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

Contact Information

Newark Board of Education
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Overview

Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair, you will infuse cutting-edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and support teachers and students in engaging with the latest concepts and practices in your content area.

The Newark Board of Education aims to transform the school system to ensure all students graduate prepared for college or careers. We seek leaders who:

• Believe all students can achieve at high levels
• Grow diverse teams
• Are reflective and actively seek growth opportunities
• Innovate the previously unthinkable
• Communicate effectively
• Treat all 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 Supervisor Certificate (0106)
• New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts Teaching Certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years successful teaching experience in the related content area or related experience

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Facilitate the growth and development of teachers through collaboration
• Assist in curriculum alignment, articulation, and implementation across grade levels
• Teach demonstration lessons and serve as a peer coach and mentor
• Support teachers in developing effective instructional techniques and professional behaviors
• Maintain knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards
• Participate in ongoing professional development
• Analyze student assessment data and recommend program improvements
• Report on program progress
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal
• Monitor implementation of district content programs
• Attend in-service workshops
• Assist in integrating new technological tools and materials
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Reporting and Compensation

Reports To: Principal

Salary Range: $92,000 - $128,000

Employment Period: Eleven (11) months

Union Affiliation: CASA

Application Process

Applications are accepted exclusively online. Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Postings current as of 5/15/2025 11:45:47 AM CST.

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