69 school leadership jobs found in Newark, NJ

Job Description The LDTC at North Star Academy serves on the Regional Special Education Team to provide comprehensive educational evaluation services as a member of the Child Study Team. The LDTC is responsible for the identification, diagnosis, (re)evaluation of students in need of special services and the delivery of quality academic services and programs. The LDTC is a consultant to staff members, assisting the instructional staff in an understanding of the needs of students with disabilities and recommending and demonstrating techniques, strategies, and materials so that virtually every student meets or exceeds the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. Essential Duties & Responsibilities The Learning Disabilities Teacher Consultant will: Assesses academic proficiency and learning characteristics of each student referred to the child study team for evaluation and interprets the findings in written reports and in formal conferences Use the result of the FBA...

Job Description Note to External Candidates: The DOS Fellow position is open to current Uncommon school-based staff only. If you are interested in pursuing the DOS Fellowship, your first step is to apply for a teaching position. If hired, you can then apply for the DOS Fellowship. To build more and maintain our high performing schools, we need future culture leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can develop culturally responsive schools, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. Uncommon Schools is offering a fellowship to prepare fellows for the Dean of Students Role, in which they would serve on a school's cultural leadership team and support the Principal closely in leading initiatives around school culture, our college...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal as well as fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks. Feedback and Teacher Development Conduct daily...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support teachers...

Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction-it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' Directors of Operations work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree. As Director of Operations (DOO), you will co-lead a school alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure your students receive an exemplary education. You...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction. You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings. You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations...

Job Description The Head of Lower School will serve as a member of the HS Leadership Team and assist the Principal in managing student culture and teacher development. Job responsibilities include the following: Student Culture Organize and lead 9th grade induction in AugustOrganize and lead 9th grade Parent Induction in AugustPlan and teach 9th grade weekly ForumSupport Dean of Students in ways determined by ASUP and PrincipalManage 9th/10th Social WorkerDrive work of School Support Team (nurse, Skills DC, Social Workers, Deans)Participate in parent discipline conversations as needed (when escalated from Dean) College Readiness Co-teach 9th grade College Readiness with the Principal (4 weekly sections) Collaborate with the Director of Operations to evaluate and determine all systems for 9th and 10th grades: Input on scheduleKickboardDiscipline systemLunchArrival/dismissal times and processes Observation and Feedback Observe all first and second-year teachers in 9th and...

Job Description Note to External Candidates: The DOS Fellow position is open to current Uncommon school-based staff only. If you are interested in pursuing the DOS Fellowship, your first step is to apply for a teaching position. If hired, you can then apply for the DOS Fellowship. To build more and maintain our high performing schools, we need future culture leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Running outstanding schools requires leaders who can develop culturally responsive schools, put excellence ahead of easy, and project urgency about providing our scholars with college access. These individuals nurture learning communities that are simultaneously academically rigorous and joyful. Uncommon Schools is offering a fellowship to prepare fellows for the Dean of Students Role, in which they would serve on a school's cultural leadership team and support the Principal closely in leading initiatives around school culture, our college...

Job Description Uncommon Special Education Coordinators are passionate, fierce advocates for their students, who manage all aspects of the school's Special Education programs. They also provide crucial academic, emotional, and physical support to students with disabilities and believe they are capable of high academic achievement. Responsibilities 1. Instruction You will review intake assessments to ensure that all students receive the educational services and instructional methods that they need to succeed aligned with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). You will coordinate and provide pull-out, push-in, small group, and one-on-one instruction. You will schedule, coordinate, and facilitate Special Education team, IEP, and pre-referral meetings. You will manage all aspects associated with the evaluation process, including conducting classroom observations and testing. You will partner with general education teachers and advocate for all classroom accommodations...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal as well as fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks. Feedback and Teacher Development Conduct daily...

Job Description We are always looking for excellent school leadership talent. While this is not an immediate opening, we welcome your application to begin the conversation about future opportunities that may arise. At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction-it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' Directors of Operations work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we solve problems, share best practices across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to create an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree. As Director of Operations (DOO), you will co-lead a school alongside the Principal, partnering to ensure your students receive an exemplary education. You...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools the Dean of Students partners with the Principal and Director of Operations to create a school culture where students are actively engaged in academics and excited to come to school. Our schools are a place where students enjoy learning and engage respectfully with their peers, teachers and community. Our Deans build strong relationships and a positive school culture to ensure that all students embody the school's values and stay focused on their journey to and through college. The Dean will also lead initiatives around school culture, our college preparatory focus, culturally responsive teaching, and student and family engagement. As Dean of Students: You'll work closely with the Principal and Director of Operations to establish a positive, achievement-oriented, and culturally responsive school culture. You'll demonstrate mastery of our instructional taxonomy to model behavior management best practices for teachers. You'll support teachers...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! At Uncommon Schools, our Deans of Curriculum & Instruction (DCI) are school leaders focused on supporting teachers and instructional leaders to deliver the most rigorous and joyful academic experience for our students that leads to exceptional academic gains. DCIs play a central role in the success of their school and work closely with their Principal as well as fellow DCIs across Uncommon in driving curriculum, assessment, and teacher development. DCIs' responsibilities include the following: Data Driven Instruction Conduct deep analysis of data in order to lead effective analysis meetings based on daily student work samples; Build grade level/content area action plans and materials to address data; Monitor grade-level progress against assessment cycle benchmarks. Feedback and Teacher Development Conduct daily...

Job Description At Uncommon Schools, we know running exceptional schools takes more than great instruction-it also takes exemplary operations! Uncommon Schools' operations leaders work passionately to ensure that our faculty maximizes time and energy on student achievement. We design, implement, and refine systems that anticipate the needs of our school community. As service-oriented leaders, we tackle problems, share standard methodologies across campuses, and respond to urgent needs. We partner to build an academic and cultural environment which supports our ultimate goal: ensuring that every student will earn a college degree. The Associate Director of Operations (ADOO) is a member of the High School Leadership Team and crucial to the day-to-day operation of the school. The ADOO is responsible for managing up to two team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of school systems and routines. The ADOO oversees several large aspects of High School operations and...

About Our School Vertex Partnership Academies is the first-of-its-kind network of International public charter high schools dedicated to equality of opportunity, individual dignity, and our common humanity. Vertex student scholars are immersed in a culture of democratic discourse guided by the four cardinal virtues of Courage, Justice, Wisdom, and Temperance. Vertex was founded in the fall of 2022 in the Bronx, NY, with 110 students in the 9th grade. Each Vertex student scholar will choose either: (1) the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program that prepares them to enroll and thrive in premier colleges and universities in the country or abroad; or (2) the International Baccalaureate Career Program that prepares them to graduate with a professional credential and directly enter the labor market with skills in one of four initial industry areas: (a) computer science; (b) health and medical services; or (c) construction/architecture, and (d) music video production. We intend...

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Somerset and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Serving grades Kindergarten through 12th, CJCP has a diverse student population from urban and suburban neighborhoods. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, now serving over 1,300 students with about 200 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as 2016 Blue Ribbon Award, NJDOE Top-Performing Tier-I Status, US News Best High Schools, and College Board Female Diversity Awards. CJCP has produced a 100% graduation rate and a 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011. The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social challenges and opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and...

Achievers Early College Prep Charter School (AECP) is New Jersey’s first public charter school for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with the unique opportunity to take a two-year course of study in STEM fields following the 10th grade, enabling them to redefine the high school experience and graduate with skills, experiences, and content mastery that’s significant to them in the market place and the world beyond. AECP wants to make it possible for students in Trenton to earn, at no or low cost: A High school diploma Up to 60 transferable college credits An associate’s degree Workplace learning, credentials and internships This alternative to a traditional middle and high school is founded on the belief that many underserved minority students are not prepared early enough for college and competitive STEM studies. They need more emotional and financial resources to apply to, enroll in, and complete degrees of study that will be...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need senior instructional leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Instruction at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools and principals. They oversee instructional and academic programs for groups of schools within the Uncommon Schools network and are accountable for developing principals and the student success and achievement within their schools. As a Regional Superintendent of Instruction at Uncommon Schools, you will oversee instruction and manage and support a group of Principals. The Regional Superintendent of Instruction is a full-time employee, hired, supported, and evaluated by the Chief Schools Officer. Your responsibilities will include the following: Management of Academic Program: Using data and daily observations, partner with Principals to constantly evaluate and...

Job Description To build more high performing schools, we need senior operations leaders to commit themselves to the most urgent and exciting work of our time! Regional Superintendents of Operations (RSO) at Uncommon Schools serve as vitally important leaders in our organization and help drive the success of our schools. As Regional Superintendent of Operations, you will oversee school and regional operations within your region in conjunction with your manager, the Managing Director of Operations (MDO). Regional Superintendents of Operations are responsible for ensuring that their schools operate at the highest level, with systems in place that allow teachers and Principals to focus on instruction and academic achievement. The Regional Superintendent of Operations ensures excellent school operations through direct management of a "portfolio" of Directors of Operations (DOOs), or school leaders who lead all non-instructional aspects of the school. We are seeking an experienced,...

Job Description The Talent Recruiter - ES/HS Selection (Newark) role is responsible for leading and executing talent selection for instructional hiring for 6 Newark elementary schools and 2 high schools across Newark. Also provides support for other school support roles such as Dean of Students, Social Work, Autism Support Roles, COVID Response Coordinators, School Psychologists, and Speech and Language Pathologists, as well as any other one-off roles as they arise. They will ensure a strong candidate and leader experience by managing candidate communications and school leader partnerships. Cares deeply about and can articulate a thorough understanding of Uncommon Schools and our Newark Region in particular Manages candidate relationships from recruitment through the application process, and enthusiastically communicates the benefits of working at Uncommon Schools. Assesses all candidates via application review and screening; identifies and engages with strong candidates...