Supervisor of Social Studies

Passaic Board of Education ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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Passaic Board of Education ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
- Passaic, New Jersey Open in Google Maps

Job : 5887078

Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

PASSAIC BOARD OF EDUCATION

Passaic, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Supervisor of Social Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A valid New Jersey supervisor certificate.
• A master’s degree or higher.
• At least four (4) years working in public education.
• A valid New Jersey teaching certificate in social studies.
• Management and communication skills.
• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

REPORTS TO:

Director of Elementary and Secondary Education

SUPERVISES:
Teachers

Other staff members as the Superintendent may designate.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.
• Lead, manage, supervise, develop, and evaluate personnel supervised and other staff members as the Superintendent or his designee may designate in accordance with law, code, and Board policy.
• Work on the selection, development, coordination, and implementation of the district’s curriculum.
• Develop, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor professional development of personnel supervised.
• Work with Personnel department on staff recommendations for the recruitment, appointments, placement, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination of personnel. Recommend the renewal or non-renewal of staff.
• Assist Principals, Assistant Principals, Supervisors, and Instructional Chairpersons with guidance to teachers and paraprofessionals in the development, evaluation, and improvement of teaching.
• Assist in long range and strategic planning for the district.
• Manage, evaluate, and supervise the operation and functioning of district programs and services listed below, through regular classroom visits, and offer staff positive suggestions relative to more effective approaches in individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction, consistent with the vision, mission, and goals:
• Business Education
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Curriculum and Instruction d. Home Economics
• Industrial Arts
• Social Studies
• Any and all other programs and services as determined by the Superintendent of Schools or his desig
• Assist in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and make appropriate recommendations.
• Work on the selection, ordering, coordination, maintenance, distribution, and inventory of all instructional materials, equipment, supplies, technology, and textbooks.
• Assist in the programming and scheduling of student classes and courses.
• Analyze district data and compile, prepare, and coordinate any district, state, and federal reports involving the educational services in the schools. Analyze and interpret formative and summative test data in conjunction with appropriate directors, principals, assistant principals, supervisors, and instructional chairpersons.
• Attend meetings of the Board of Education and its committees as required by the Superintendent or his designee.
• Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings, and committee meetings.
• Report on the status of district programs and services.
• Assist with the development, preparation, and administration of the budget.
• Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to supervised programs and services.
• Prepare reports for the Superintendent and the Board as requested by the Superintendent.
• Interpret the programs and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies that provide services to students.
• Prepare district, state, and federal reports as required.
• Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the district. Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the district.
• Maintain visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community,…