Newark Public Schools

CHRISTOPHER CERF, STATE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

Position: School Chief Innovation Officer of Newark Evening School

Overview:

Newark Public Schools is looking for a leader for the Newark Evening School Program.  

The Evening Program is part of the educational services provided by Uplift Academy (formerly known as Fast Track), located at 150 Newton Street. The instructional spaces are used by Uplift students during the day and Evening Program students at night.

What makes this opportunity exciting and unique:

Responsibilities:

• The responsibilities for this role are different from traditional CIO roles beginning with the work hours. Because the hours of classes at the Evening Program are 4:30-8:30pm, the start time and end time are much later than a traditional school role. Candidates should expect to work until at least 9:00pm on evenings when classes are in session (Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thur) and a traditional work day on Fridays.
• Serve as the sole administrator for Evening Program that serves hundreds of day high school and adult students seeking to earn credits toward a traditional high school diploma
• Promote and market the program in all district high schools and in locations (such as City, State and Federal agencies) where adults seeking to complete their high school education are frequent visitors.
• Create master schedule of all courses each semester based on analysis of courses students need for graduation and high interest elective courses in demand by students.
• Recruit, hire, develop, and evaluate per diem teaching staff annually.
• Track student progress toward course completion and report that progress to the student’s home school (if enrolled in a day high school) or directly to the student.
• Plan and execute special events for adult student population aligned to interests and needs identified by the students.
• Manage program budget.
• Supervise full-time Guidance Counselor and School Operations Assistant.
• Report to Principal of Fast Track/Uplift

Newark Public Schools has an incredible opportunity to transform the school system into one that ensures that all of its students graduate to succeed in the college or career of their choice.

We need leaders who:

1. Believe all students can achieve at high levels
2. Grow diverse teams
3. Are reflective and actively seek opportunities to grow
4. Innovate the previously unthinkable
5. Effectively communicate with others
6. Treat all people with respect and dignity
7. Know their content and get things done

POSITION:

Under direction, a Vice Principal/School Chief Innovation Officer will assist in the planning, organizing, and supervision of the day-to-day operations of a school; provide leadership and assistance to teachers in the implementation of educational programs, activities, curriculum guidelines, and all other instructional objectives as defined by the Principal in charge; and perform all other related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Assists in the coordination and implementation of school programs.
2. Assists in the planning and organization of school program goals and objectives, teacher and student school schedules, and state and district tests and other assessment programs.
3. As assigned, plans and authorizes all assembly programs.
4. Prepares/writes other reports and literature relative to school programs, goals, and objectives.
5. Performs classroom observations and other instructional activities.
6. Assists in the supervision of instructional and non-instructional personnel.
7. As assigned, signs and verifies accident reports.
8. As assigned, evaluates/investigates complaints.
9. Maintains files and records for circulars, bulletins, statistical data and reports, unsatisfactory performance ratings, and school inventory.
10. Attends parent conferences and faculty meetings.
11. Attends/participates in grade level meetings.
12. Attends District/Region-sponsored vice principal meetings, workshops, and other training sessions.
13. Confers with Principal, teachers, parents, students, and the stakeholders.
14. Performs all other related duties as required.

REPORTS TO:          PRINCIPAL

NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER