Supervisor of Science, Engineering and Technology

Position Type:
Certificated Administration/Supervisor of Instructional Programs and Services

Date Posted:
10/28/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation;
2. Valid New Jersey Administrative Certificate with Supervisor endorsement;
3. Valid New Jersey Teaching Certificate in one or more of the following areas:
   
   
   • Technology Education;
   • Physics;
   • Biological Science;
   • Chemistry;
   • Physical Science; and/or
   • Earth Science;
4. Master's degree from an accredited college/university with extensive course work and recent evidence of advanced study in area of responsibility;
5. Minimum of five years of successful science or technology education teaching experience;
6. In-depth knowledge of the New Jersey Learning Standards-Science, 3D Learning and practices of STEM education;
7. Strong background in teaching engineering practices and problem-solving;
8. Demonstrated leadership in the application of technology and 21st century skills;
9. Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, community members and students to maintain and strengthen sound human relations for the improvement of the school program; and
10. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural, diverse community.
    
    
    
    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

1. Assist in the improvement of classroom instruction through a variety of means including conducting classroom observations and evaluations of teacher performance.
2. Evaluate curriculum offerings and make recommendations for effective modifications.
3. Monitor the progress of students through analysis of relevant, timely data.
4. Review findings with department members and recommend program adjustments to enhance academic achievement and professional development opportunities.
5. Ability to plan, organize and deliver district-level professional development programs as well as run district-wide department meetings.
6. Recommend, and lead the adoption of new textbooks and instructional materials in accordance with district procedures.
7. Assist department members in developing budgetary requests and recommending department priorities.
8. Provide comprehensive instructional coaching in science, engineering and technology.
9. Promote an interdisciplinary instructional approach in order to increase pedagogical knowledge of STEM learning.
10. Identify and procure necessary lab equipment and supplies in order to support science, technology and engineering practices.
11. Participate in the recruitment, selection and retention of department personnel.
12. Assume responsibility for the orientation and induction of new staff within the department to ensure a smooth adjustment to their new position.
13. Perform, as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee, additional or alternate duties which are within the scope of employment and certification.

Position descriptions are established by the Human Resource Management Office and adopted by the Board of Education and are intended only to summarize the essential duties, responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements for the purpose of clarifying the general nature and scope of a position's role as part of the overall organization. Position descriptions are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all tasks an employee might be expected to perform, and they do not limit the right of the employer/supervisor to assign additional tasks or otherwise to modify duties to be performed. Individuals shall perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Every employee has a duty to perform all assigned tasks. The order, of essential functions and duties of the position as listed in the position description, is not designed or intended to rank the duties in any order of importance relative to each other.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:


Twelve-month position. Salary determined by negotiations between the Teaneck Board of Education and the Teaneck Association of Administrators and Supervisors.


SALARY:


Pursuant to TAAS Collective Bargaining Agreement


EVALUATION:


The annual performance evaluation will be based upon this position description and any applicable State regulations and/or Board of Education policies.