Supervisor of Instruction (Mathematics/ Science/ Data Management)

PLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
Curriculum & Instruction                                                                                                       Certified      

TITLE: Supervisor of Instruction  (Mathematics/ Science/ Data Management)
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey Supervisor, Principal (Standard), or School Administrator (Standard) certificate;
2. Minimum experience as determined by the board
3. Demonstrate leadership in school improvement program development, curriculum integration, and application of technology across the curriculum;
4. Ability to plan, organize, and administer a district-level professional development program
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. Citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or the candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

 REPORTS TO: Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent or designee
 
SUPERVISES:  Instructional staff as assigned
 
JOB GOAL: To provide leadership in the development, implementation, and coordination of the district's K-12 curriculum
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 
Curriculum and Instruction:

1. Works with principals. Department heads, subject matter specialists, and teachers are to use test data to improve the content and delivery of the school curriculum.
2. Studies, evaluates, and, as appropriate, recommends to the superintendent the adoption of new instructional materials, methods, and programs in order to correct deficiencies in curriculum that have been identified by analysis of testing data.
3. Provides leadership in the development of the K-12 instructional program and achievement of the New Jersey Learning Standards and district goals and objectives
4. Assists in the implementation of the district's in-service education program for the instructional staff, specifically concerning the use of test data to identify student learning deficiencies and to improve academic outcomes.
5. Participates in the work of county, state, and national curriculum study organizations and groups concerning the use of test data to improve curriculum and learning.
6. Recommends to the superintendent the addition of new courses, grade placement, credit allowance, and graduation requirements
7. Produces curriculum bulletins, guides, or directories to be distributed to the staff as required

Meetings and Committees:

1. Schedules and organizes grade-level and departmental meetings in order to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program of the schools
2. Plans and presents a series of meetings each year for the purpose of interpreting the board of education and to the parents and public at large the educational program of schools;

Constructive Interaction with Staff:

1. Cooperates with the school counseling services director, principals, and staff in planning the instructional program and support services for special education pupils and other students with special needs.
2. Meets on a regular basis with other supervisors for the purpose of ongoing coordination and implementation of the district curriculum;
3. Conducts classroom observations and provides supervision/evaluation of teachers and non-certified staff as requested by building principals or central office administrative staff for assigned areas;

Information and Resources:

1. Maintains a curriculum reference library for the use of staff and collaborates with principals and teachers to develop a common file of community resources to enhance the instructional program
2. Secures and makes available to staff samples of various instructional materials, textbooks, and curriculum guides
3. Coordinates the selection of textbooks and instructional materials throughout the district through the use of faculty committees and recommends those selected to the superintendent for adoption by the board of education
4. Keeps abreast of and interprets to the staff the current research in the area of curriculum development, teaching, and learning.

Other 

1. Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of instructional personnel
2. Assumes responsibility for reviewing and evaluating results of district-wide testing program, and for other evaluative measures used by the schools.
3. Assists in the development and coordination of the sections of the budget that pertain to curriculum and instruction
4. Coordinates professional development to meet instructional needs as assigned
5. Coordinates tutoring and remedial instruction as assigned
6. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employee salary and work year in accordance with Pleasantville Administrator Association
FLSA STATUS: Exempt  
SALARY RANGE: 12 Month Supervisor/ Step 1 $136,012.00 - 12 Month Supervisor/ Step 10 $146,012.00 in accordance with the PAA collective bargaining unit based on experience
BENEFITS:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• New Jersey State Pensions & Benefits
• Paid sick and personal time
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee-funded)
• Optional disability insurance (employee-funded)

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations

Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education 
Date: April 20, 2021
  
LEGAL REFERENCES:
N.J.S.A. 7F                           COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCING ACT
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1               CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD; EMPLOYEE IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH PUPILS;  GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION 
                                             FROM EMPLOYMENT; EXCEPTION
N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10                DISMISSAL AND REDUCTION IN COMPENSATION OF PERSONS UNDER TENURE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2                PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS; REQUIREMENT
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2                AUTHORITY OVER PUPILS
N.J.S.A. 18A:25-4                SCHOOL REGISTER; KEEPING
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1                CITIZENSHIP OF TEACHERS, ETC.
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1             RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT PROHIBITED
N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2                CERTIFICATES REQUIRED; EXCEPTION
N.J.S.A. 18A:27                   EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTS
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3                NO TENURE FOR NONCITIZENS
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5                TENURE OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS
N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8                NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RESIGN REQUIRED
N.J.A.C. 18A:37                   DISCIPLINE OF PUPILS
N.J.A.C. 6A:7                        MANAGING FOR EQUALITY AND EQUITY IN EDUCATION
N.J.A.C. 6A:8                        STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT
SEE PARTICULARLY:
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.4                 AUTHORITY FOR REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS
N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.4                 REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS
N.J.A.C. 6A:9                       PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND STANDARDS
SEE PARTICULARLY:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3                 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B                     STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND CERTIFICATION
SEE PARTICULARLY:
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-5                 GENERAL CERTIFICATION POLICIES
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8                 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATE
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9                 INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATES
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1              AUTHORIZATIONS-GENERAL
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.2              ENDORSEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS
N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-10               EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATE
N.J.A.C. 6A:9C-3                 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS
N.J.A.C. 6A:10                     EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
SEE PARTICULARLY:
N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.1               ET SEQ. EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS
N.J.A.C. 6A:10-4.1               ET SEQ. COMPONENTS OF TEACHER EVALUATION
N.J.A.C. 6A:16                     PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1               STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING SENIORITY
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6                  SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7                  STUDENT RECORDS
N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8                  ATTENDANCE AND PUPIL ACCOUNTING