Position Summary: The Nutley Public School District is a forward-thinking, student-focused institution strives to be a school district and not a district of schools. A coordinator must be able develop and cultivate a vision for one content area that intertwines with core tenets of the other content areas and that supports the overarching district vision. The coordinator works successfully with all stakeholders, managing resources as part of district team in tandem with the other coordinators. The coordinator creates culture and community, leading ethically within the larger context of community and state. The coordinator ensures the support of students and staff and the creation of an environment where the potential of each individual can be maximized.

Qualifications: Teacher Certificate and teaching experience in the subject area of responsibility and Supervisor or Principal Certificate.

Essential Duties: The Subject Area Coordinator has the duties and responsibilities commonly associated with this position, including (but not limited to) the following, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority, within the framework of the general laws of New Jersey, the regulations of the NJ State Department of Education, the policies and rules of the Nutley School District, and the terms of the contract with the Nutley Education Association, with all of which he/she is expected to be familiar. As well, the position is responsible for duties commonly associated with communication positions, which are performed directly or through the proper delegation of authority.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership:

• Manages all aspects of the K-12 World Language, ESL, and Bilingual Programs, including, but not limited to:
  • Curriculum; Assessment; Instruction; Evaluation; Scheduling; State and Federal reporting
• Is responsible for formulating and/or changing the curriculum.
• Keeps abreast of new developments in the field.
• Acts as liaison between the general administration and supervisory officers and the teachers.
• Informs and advises teachers through directives or meetings of the philosophy of the Board of Education, the superintendent, the principals, the directors, and the supervisors.
• Aids in developing and maintaining good public relations through news and explanatory information made available to the press and other media used by the school.
• As requested, chairs committees within the school(s) as well as the town-wide committees in his field. Assists the administration in establishing articulation between middle school and the high school.
• Works in the selection of candidates for various competitions and scholarships as well as winners of various commencement awards.
• Plays an important role in the compilation of information and reports required for the school evaluation by the Middle States Association and the New Jersey State Department of Education.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of all teachers in the department(s) through visitations throughout the school year. Individual conferences follow.
• Evaluates teachers, prepares evaluation reports and participates with the administration in teachers’ conferences related to the evaluation reports.
• Checks lesson plans as required.
• Orients, assists and supervises the work of substitutes.
• Assists with coverage (whenever practicable of all classes of teachers who are present, but unable to meet their schedule classes).
• Checks end of year examinations and is aware of and advises on testing practices, procedures, and evaluations in the department(s) throughout the year.
• Checks and distributes textbooks and all supplies to the teachers in the department(s).
• Inspects for maintenance all the rooms allotted to the department.
• Assists in interviewing, assigning, and supervising student teachers.
• Arranges for visitations of college students and fellow professionals who wish to observe various phases of the program.
• Assists teachers and administrators (whenever practicable) with a limited number of student related problems within the departments.
• Assists and guides teachers in various aspects of the homeroom and student activity program.
• Consults with elementary school principals on matters dealing with curriculum in the subject area.

Scheduling

• Prepares program of studies for the department(s) in conjunction with principals.
• Arranges teachers’ program in conjunction with the principals.
• Schedules and arranges the programs for all department meetings.

Selection of Teachers

• Interviews candidates and recommends for hire.
• Cooperates with administration in selection of teachers.
• Conducts in-service training.
• Holds individual conferences with all teachers in the department(s).

Budgets

• Approves all materials used in the departments.
• Inventories all textbooks and equipment annually.
• Prepares annual budgets for textbooks, equipment, supplies, and audio-visual aids.
• Reviews all materials (textbooks, equipment, supplies, etc.) for possible selection, adoption, or purchase.

Reports

• Prepares annual end-of-year report to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction regarding the progress of the department within the total school curriculum and recommends changes and improvements.
• Prepares and submits staff evaluations to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and to the appropriate building principal in accordance with School District Policy.
• Prepares and makes reports and other appropriate presentations regarding priorities and other curriculum and personnel matters for and to the Board of Education as directed by the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Teaching Duties
The Subject Area Coordinator is evaluated by the Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum and Instruction and is responsible for any other duties assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.

Evaluation of Performance : Performance of this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the New Jersey Administrative Code and Board of Education Policy.

Additional Responsibilities: Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as the principal or superintendent may assign or delegate.

Evaluation : Performance in this position will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board’s policy on supervision and evaluation.

Computer Skills : Proficient in computer applications pertinent to support the position.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.