Supervisor of Science, Technology, and Engineering JobID: 1322 Position Type: Administration/Supervisor Date Posted: 5/1/2025 Location: District Date Available: 07/01/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide The North Plainfield School District, a culturally diverse school district in Somerset County serving 3,700 students Pre-K through grade 12, seeks a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative professional for the position of Supervisor of Science, Technology, and Engineering for the North Plainfield School District. Qualifications: * Valid New Jersey CE or Standard certification as Supervisor, School Administrator, or Principal Certificate required * Valid New Jersey certification as Teacher of Biological Science, Teacher of Chemistry, or Teacher of Physical Science preferred. * Deep understanding of research-based instructional practices and pedagogical approaches specific to science, technology, and engineering education. * Demonstrated success in designing and implementing curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) with a focus on student-centered, inquiry-based instruction. * Proven leadership in advancing teaching and learning through curriculum integration, instructional innovation, and professional learning. * Strong ability to plan, organize, and facilitate high-impact professional development focused on improving instructional practice in science, technology, and engineering classrooms. Responsibilities: * Collaborates with school leaders, department heads, and instructional staff to design and refine a cohesive, vertically and horizontally aligned K-12 science, technology, and engineering curriculum that reflects best practices in instruction and supports diverse learners. * Leads the continuous evaluation and improvement of instructional programs and practices in alignment with district goals and NJSLS, recommending innovative teaching strategies and resources as needed. * Serves as the instructional leader for science, technology, and engineering by facilitating curriculum design teams, overseeing instructional resource adoption, and ensuring coherence in content delivery across grade levels. * Provides leadership and coordination for sustained, job-embedded professional development that supports educators in delivering rigorous, standards-aligned instruction and fosters pedagogical growth. * Supports classroom instruction through frequent observation, coaching, and constructive feedback to teachers, with a focus on instructional effectiveness, student engagement, and academic outcomes. * Collaborates with school counseling, special education, and ELL teams to ensure curriculum access and instructional equity for all students, including those with unique learning needs. * Analyzes instructional data and assessment outcomes to identify trends, inform curriculum adjustments, and support school improvement efforts related to student achievement in science, technology, and engineering. * Facilitates the implementation of curriculum-based professional learning communities (PLCs) and content-specific teacher collaboration to improve instructional practice and student outcomes. * Prepares and presents updates to the Board of Education, parents, and the broader school community to promote understanding and support for district STEM initiatives and instructional priorities. * Guides the selection and adoption of instructional materials and digital resources that enhance curriculum delivery and promote advanced learning skills. * Participates in state and national professional networks to stay current with educational research, instructional trends, and curriculum innovations in STEM education. * Oversees the instructional budget related to science, technology, and engineering programs, ensuring strategic allocation of resources that support high-quality teaching and learning. * Engages in the recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of instructional staff, promoting excellence in classroom practice and curriculum leadership. * Makes certain all laboratory and technology classrooms are compliant with appropriate safety protocols, all teaching staff, support staff, and students are appropriately trained for safety, and maintain compliance. * Performs other instructional and curriculum-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee. Salary Range: 109,767(minimum) 151,947(maximum) commensurate with experience. Benefits as per contract: Medical, dental, flexible spending, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, professional development, mentoring The North Plainfield School District welcomes your interest and looks forward to reviewing your application! EOE/AA