Supervisor of Planning, Research, and Evaluation
2 days ago
Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy Public Schools Job Description Possession of New Jersey Supervisor or Principal Certificate. Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation, student growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. Demonstrate excellent leadership and organizational skills and the ability to motivate people. Demonstrate integrity and good moral character and initiative. Demonstrate enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the community. Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary, multilingual preferred. Demonstrate the ability to use computers for word processing, data management, and telecommunications. Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident status (completion of Federal Form I-0). Clearance from a criminal history background check conducted by the Department of Education. Successful completion of the State-required Mantoux Tuberculin Test and physical examination. Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Personnel or Designee Nature of Scope of Job: The Supervisor of Planning, Research, and Evaluation plans, develops, implements, and maintains a program of professional development for District certificated and non-certificated personnel; supports the improvement of instruction, and serves as a resource to school personnel. The Supervisor of Planning, Research, and Evaluation coordinates and supervises the system of personnel evaluation, evaluation procedures, and timelines for all certificated and non-certificated personnel performance and program effectiveness. The Supervisor of Planning, Research, and Evaluation develops professional development opportunities for staff, in collaboration with the Office of Curriculum & Instruction, and develops and monitors the district mentoring plan. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develops evaluation procedures for administrative, certificated and non-certificated staff in accordance with District selected state approved models., 2. Assist in supervising the system of personnel evaluation in accordance with state regulations; oversees evaluation procedures and timelines so that personnel evaluation procedures are accomplished in a fair and consistent manner that encourages accountability and growth and excellence in accordance with law, Board policy and contractual requirements., 3. In collaboration with administrators, coordinates the District's staff development and professional development programs, including in-service days, summer workshops, out- of-district workshops and teacher leadership initiatives., 4. Supervises the system of providing professional development for each category of employment., 5. Reviews Professional Development Plans and assists evaluators with strategies to make the process effective in improving staff performance and the instruction provided to students., 6. Oversees the District's mentoring program, including the mentoring plan, mentor/mentee training sessions, and assignment of mentors/mentees., 7. Attends state and local workshops on teacher evaluation and assessment; disseminates that information district-wide., 8. Trains and supports mentors to ensure the role's consistency among schools., 9. Establishes appropriate security procedures for evaluation activities., 10. Ensures that personnel evaluation procedures are accomplished in a fair and consistent manner that encourages accountability, growth and excellence, in accordance with law, Board policy and contractual requirements., 11. Conducts meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the Assessment, Planning & Evaluation programs. Keeps the staff informed about current educational research, technology and materials for the improvement of instruction., 12. Recommends policies and procedures to promote a healthy and positive learning environment to facilitate effective classroom instruction and successful student performance., 13. Maintains a positive, collaborative, and mutually supportive working relationship with community agencies, parents, students, and district and school staff., 14. Continues to grow professionally through research, formal studies, and collaboration with colleagues., 15. Completes, in a timely fashion, all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the Superintendent., 16. Adheres to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies, regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations., 17. Monitors proposed revisions to state laws and regulations for his/her assigned area, and reports to the Assistant Superintendent on the potential resultant impact of those revisions., 18. Attends Board of Education meetings and prepares such reports and agenda items for the Board as the Superintendent may direct., 19. Supports the Human Resources department and its daily functions as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent or designee., 20. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools. 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 (if applicable). 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 accommodation 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: 1. Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. 2. Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time. 3. Speak and hear. 4. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. 5. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, computers, and/or controls. 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. 1. Exposure to a variety of childhood and adult diseases and illnesses. 2. Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions. 3. Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities. 4. Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning, instruction, and/or operation of equipment. 5. Function in a workplace that is usually moderately quiet but that can be noisy at times. Terms of Employment 12-month salaried position with agreement between the employee and the Perth Amboy Board of Education. Supervisor of Planning, Research, and Evaluation or designee shall be evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent of Personnel or designee. Legal References 18A: 11-1 18A: 26-2 NJAC 6:3-1.21 Date Adopted: June 22, 2026 Salary Range