Vice Principal Secondary SY2026-27 (NBOE)

Vice Principal - Secondary

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Vice Principal - Secondary. At Newark Board of Education, we aim to provide a world-class education for every student. Our vice principals help to bring this vision to life at their school. They support the school's principal by taking the lead on a range of efforts to enable a thriving school that supports each student's academic success and well-being. This typically includes assisting in the planning, organizing, and supervision of the day-to-day operations of a school, and helping to guide teachers in meeting instructional goals.

The specific responsibilities of Newark Board of Education vice principals vary depending on the particular needs of their school and how leadership responsibilities are shared across the administrative team. Generally, they involve the following:

• Assist the Principal
• Collaborate with the Principal to develop and implement the school's strategic goals, policies, and procedures.
• Support the Principal in managing the overall operations and administration of the school.
• Shift time allocations flexibly when priorities and circumstances change.
• Instructional Leadership
• Collaborate with teachers and academic staff to promote excellence in teaching and learning.
• Monitor student progress, identify areas for improvement, and support staff in implementing appropriate interventions.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school culture and a safe and respectful learning environment.
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Support the recruitment, selection, and evaluation processes for staff.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to teachers, assisting them in their professional growth.
• Coordinate professional development activities to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
• Encourage and enable collaboration and teamwork among faculty and staff.
• Student, Family, and Community Engagement
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop student support programs and initiatives.
• Foster positive relationships with parents, guardians, and the wider community.
• Address student and parent concerns, facilitating effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Oversee student conduct and discipline, including adherence to district policies and procedures.
• Monitor student attendance and conduct appropriate interventions as needed.
• Organize and participate in parent-teacher conferences, school events, and community outreach programs.
• Represent the school at relevant meetings, conferences, and external events.

And of course, they also perform other duties which may be assigned or required by law, code, regulation or board policy.

We are looking for vice principal candidates whose experiences have helped them build the strengths they'll need to succeed as a school administrator. Does this describe you? You know that all students can succeed at high levels, and maintain a relentless focus on improving student outcomes. You prioritize and allocate limited time (yours and others') strategically, and adjust to changing conditions. You are a collaborative team player - able to partner, follow others' lead, and lead the way yourself - and can motivate others in pursuit of school improvement. You understand and have used effective planning, instructional strategies, assessment, and intervention to improve student outcomes. Your coaching and feedback get to the root issues, and motivate and enable others to improve. You consistently apply an equity lens, and implement strategies to address inequities and institutional biases and create an inclusive culture. You consistently focus on getting better by reflecting, learning and changing your actions. You act ethically and fairly at all times.

Basic qualifications and requirements include a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university. New Jersey Principal Standard Certificate or a Certificate of Eligibility for Principal. Demonstrated successful experience increasing student achievement as a teacher, utilizing a variety of approaches that emphasize inclusion and culturally responsive practice. Demonstrated successful experience supporting or leading school-wide initiatives.

Salary Range: $106,700 - $140,000 (Pending salary negotiations) Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months Union Affiliation: City Association of Supervisors and Administrators (CASA)