Irvington Township School District
Irvington Township School District
Description
Irvington Public Schools is a dynamic urban community of educators committed to improving student achievement. We are seeking passionate, eager, and compassionate educators to join us in our charge to revolutionize teaching and learning in Irvington, New Jersey. Our 7000+ students deserve the most committed, well-trained, and experienced adults in every position within our school district.
Mission Statement
Irvington Public Schools inspires and instructs all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with purpose.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Board of Education shall, in accordance with law, guarantee equal employment opportunity in the schools of this district. Each otherwise qualified person shall be offered equal access to all categories of employment and equal pay for equal work in this district without regard to the candidate's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectation or sexual orientation or sex, social or economic status, or disability. The school district’s employment applications and preemployment inquiries conform to the guidelines of the New Jersey Division of Civil Rights. The Board will use equitable practices that prevent imbalance and isolation based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectation or sexual orientation or sex, social or economic status, or disability among the district’s certificated and non-certificated staff and within every category of employment, including administration. Promotions and transfers will be monitored to ensure non-discrimination. The Board will target-underutilized groups, so that the district’s employment of females and minorities in every category of employment equals or exceeds their representation within the county workforce. The Board will provide among the faculty of each school role models of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds.