Executive Director of School and Professional Learning

Executive Director of School Performance and Professional Learning

Job

• Position Type:
  Administration
• Date Posted: 7/8/2026
• Location:
  
  Vineland Public Schools
• Date Available:
  
  08/03/2026
• Closing Date: 07/15/2026

Located in the heart of South Jersey, Vineland Public Schools is one of the 20 largest districts in New Jersey, serving nearly 11,000 students across 16 schools. We are committed to the academic, social, and emotional growth of our diverse student population.

Our district offers a supportive community, strong family partnerships, and a wide range of academic and extracurricular programs. We believe all students can learn—and we expect the best from ourselves as educators.

The Executive Director of School Performance and Professional Learning is a cabinet‑level leader responsible for advancing instructional excellence, leadership development, and continuous school improvement across Vineland Public Schools. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this position serves as the Superintendent's designee for principal development, instructional fidelity, and district wide professional learning. The Executive Director provides leadership coaching to principals, strengthens instructional systems, oversees professional learning initiatives, and collaborates with district leaders to ensure equitable, high‑quality educational opportunities for all students.

Through data‑informed decision making, collaborative leadership, and a focus on continuous improvement, this position supports the district's vision of developing a high‑performing system of schools.

• Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Administration, Curriculum and Instruction, or a closely related field required.
• Valid NJ Principal and Supervisor Certificate.
• Demonstrated success improving student achievement and leading school improvement initiatives.
• Experience designing and facilitating high‑quality professional learning for administrators and instructional staff.
• Experience coaching and developing school leaders.
• In order to be considered for an instructional position, you must possess NJ Certification.
• All alternate route candidates ("Certificate of Eligibility") must show completion of 50 hours of pre‑service training through a DOE approved CE educator program prior to being interviewed for a position. The certificate of completion must be uploaded into the Appli Track portal in order for alternate route candidates to be considered. Further information about the alternate route program can be obtained at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• In accordance with S‑414/A‑3188, school districts and other employers are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. This review must be completed before hiring a person serving in a position that involves regular contact with students.
• Candidates must become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.