Supervisor - Office of Bilingual​/ESL

Supervisor

Office of Bilingual/ESL

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

Newark Board of Education, Human Resource Services, 765 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102
Rogers León, Superintendent

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Principal Standard Certificate (preferred).
• New Jersey Department of Education Supervisor Certificate.
• Valid New Jersey Department of Education Bilingual Education Teaching Endorsement.
• Valid New Jersey Department of Education ESL Teaching Endorsement.
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful experience in school or district level administration.
• Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience in teaching Bilingual or ESL Education.
• Knowledge of WIDA Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Knowledge of Federal and State requirements for the teaching of English Learners.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment and instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of subject specialty and effective teaching methods.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer a district‑level professional development program.
• Ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Observes, coaches, and evaluates teachers and department chairs, and provides ongoing professional development for targeted improvement.
• Provides constructive feedback to principals, vice principals, and department chairs on the improvement of student achievement and effective implementation of the Bilingual Education curricular programs.
• Monitors all Teach NJ Educator Effectiveness activities (IPDP/CAP, observations, and evaluations) of department chairs of Bilingual Education and teachers of Bilingual Education.
• Validates evaluation ratings of department chairs of Bilingual Education and teachers.
• Assumes orientation and mentorship responsibilities of all novice department chairs of Bilingual Education and monitors the orientation and mentorship of novice teachers.
• Leverages department chairs of Bilingual 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 Bilingual Education achievement quarterly reports from department chairs and Bilingual Needs Assessment teachers and provides a comprehensive review and presentation at various forums throughout the school year.

• Serves as a lead in the area of Bilingual Education.
• Authors, updates, and furnishes rigorous Bilingual Education curriculum guides, units of study, bridge manuals, and technological resources to the district.
• Supports the district’s textbook adoption committee and process, ensuring all curricular resources and supplements are fully vetted; meeting state standards and the diverse needs of all students.
• Supports the development of a comprehensive strategy to guarantee an accurate inventory and timely distribution of all curricular resources.
• Supports the development of all Bilingual Education diagnostics, interim assessments, district assessments, mid‑term and final exams.
• Collaborates with all district supervisors and the special assistants to ensure curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments are tailored for all learners.
• Collaborates with all district directors and supervisors to ensure curriculum guides, units of study, resources, and assessments are aligned to state standards and result in interdisciplinary opportunities.

• Establishes and executes organizational systems and strategies to monitor department chairs, Bilingual Needs Assessment teachers, 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…