Instructional Leader (Social Studies)

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 1 of 2 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION District Instructional Leader Qualifications:

1. Possession of a New Jersey Supervisor Certificate or eligibility for supervisor certificate.
2. Possession of Master's Degree from accredited college or university.
3. Minimum five years teaching experience.
4. Exhibits a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and interpersonal skills that relates well with students staff, administration, parents and the community.
5. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English Language, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
6. Have excellent integrity; demonstrate good moral character and initiative.
7. Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9
8. Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education.
9. Pass the State required Mantoux-Intradermal Tuberculin Test and Physical Exam. Reports To: Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction (K-12) Nature of Scope of Job: The District Instructional Leaders will be based at each school throughout the district. They will be an active participant in the collaborative District Leadership Team with the Superintendent and Director of Curriculum and Instruction (K-12), and be willing to proactively do the work of the team. They will participate on selected collaborative school leadership teams and help establish and maintain effective, focused collaboration throughout the school's instructional teams. Duties and Responsibilities:
10. Conduct regular classroom observation and coaching in a process of continuous teacher development that includes the recognition of instructional strengths and opportunities for improvement. Provide feedback in both effective oral and written formats.
11. Keep abreast of current research in curriculum development, teaching methodology and student achievement, and keep instructional and administrative staff informed and up to date.
12. Maintain and promote effective and timely communication within assigned schools and between these schools and the District Leadership Team. Foster open communication within the District Leadership Team to maximize the success of all district schools.
13. Supervise and evaluate instructional staff members when assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

JOB DESCRIPTION Page 2 of 2 PERTH AMBOY BOARD OF EDUCATION District Instructional Leader (Cont'd.) Verification of Competency:

1. District application and resume.
2. Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
3. A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources.
4. Employment interview.
5. Official college transcript. Physical Demands, Visual Acuity and Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
6. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
7. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time.
8. Speak and hear.
9. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Environmental Demands: The environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive.
10. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses.
11. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
12. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
13. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment.
14. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at time. Terms of Employment: 12 month exempt, salaried position with agreement between the Perth Amboy Administrators and Supervisors Association and the Perth Amboy Board of Education. Salaries, benefits, and leave time as negotiated. The District Instructional Leaders will be evaluated by the Principal and/or Director of Curriculum and Instruction (K-12). Date Adopted: June 13, 2012 Revised: April 10, 2014, March 10, 2016