Director - Alternative Education

Director - Alternative Education 2025-26

Position Type:

Instructional
-Admin - Central Office/Director Alternate Education

Date Posted:

6/24/2025

Location:

Office of Teaching & Learning - 401

Additional Information:
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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NJ 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

Director - Alternative Education

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education's approval)

The Superintendent invites all qualified individuals interested in the position of Director Alternative Education.

Qualifications

* Master's degree required in Alternative Education or educational administration/leadership.

* New Jersey School Administrator Certificate (preferred).

* New Jersey Principal Certificate.

* Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in school or District-level administration as Principal.

* Minimum of four (4) years successful experience in teaching Alternative Education.

* Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.

* Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.

* Ability to create a District-level professional development 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

Responsibilities

I. Management and Coaching of Instructional Staff

* Observes, coaches, and evaluates Teachers, Department Chairs, and District Supervisors, as well as provides ongoing professional development for targeted improvement in identified growth areas.

* Provides constructive feedback to Principals, Vice Principals, District Supervisors, and Department Chairs on the improvement of student achievement and effective implementation of the Alternative Education curricular programs.

* Monitors all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities (IPDP/CAP), observations, and evaluations) of Department Chairs of Alternative Education, District Level Supervisors, and Teachers of Alternative Education.

* Validates evaluation ratings of Department Chairs of Alternative Education, District Level Supervisors, and Teachers of Alternative Education.

* Assumes the orientation and mentor responsibilities of all novice Department Chairs of Alternative Education and District-level Supervisors, as well as monitors the orientation and mentorship of Teachers and Teacher Coaches.

* Leverages Department Chairs of Alternative Education, Teacher Coaches, and Academic Interventionists to reach maximum implementation of District approved curricular guides and intervention strategies by providing monthly and quarterly ongoing professional development opportunities.

* Synthesizes all Alternative Education achievement quarterly reports and provide a comprehensive review and presentation at various forums throughout the school year.

* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills; the ability to select, develop, and implement innovative practices to drive improved educational outcomes.

* Ability to create efficient processes that build educational additional paths.

* Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse groups of professionals across multiple departments and organizations to achieve unified and consistent practices.

* Ability to effectively achieve multiple goals and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

II. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

* Serves as the District's leader and expert in the area of Alternative Education.

* Authors, updates, and furnishes rigorous K-12 Alternative Education curriculum guides, bridge manuals if applicable, and technological resources to the District.

* Develops a comprehensive strategy to guarantee an accurate inventory and timely distribution of all curricular resources.

* Develops all K-12 Alternative Education diagnostics, interim assessments, District assessments, mid-term and final exams.

* Collaborates with the Director of Bilingual and ESL services, and the Executive Director of Special Education to ensure curriculum guides, units of student, resources, and assessments are tailored for all learners.

* Collaborates with all District Directors to ensure curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments are aligned to State standards and result in interdisciplinary opportunities.

III. Organizational Leadership

* Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor District Supervisors, Department Chairs, Teacher Coaches, and District goals.

* Develops and monitors strategies for high-level collaboration among faculty and staff.

* Communicates effectively and maintains a positive disposition in all circumstances to ensure an outcome that promotes student academic achievement, staff professional development, and District-wide success.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning.

IV. Alternative…