Notice of Vacancy - Repost

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Reference Number: DOE-015-24 Repost

Title: Superintendent School for the Deaf

Range/Title Code: M35/73009

Salary: $170,000.00

Position Number: 956194

Issue Date: September 18, 2024

Closing Date: October 16, 2024

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location: Ewing, New Jersey

Division: Division of Educational Services, Marie H Katzenbach School for the Deaf

Description

Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Educational Services, provides administration and oversight of the state operated Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf all while ensuring this day and residential education facility provides instruction for auditorily impaired students in the following areas: early intervention, preschool through high school, as well as vocational education designed to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students; provides direction for the provision of outreach services throughout the state in accordance with the school’s mission; leads the school in meeting entrepreneurial objectives including but not limited to collaborative efforts with other educational and state agencies and organizations.

Requirements

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Education or a related field. Must possess or be eligible for New Jersey certification as a school administrator.

Experience

A minimum of eight (8) years of employment in educational programs, experience with deaf and hard of hearing students, Pre-K-12 preferred. Demonstrated experience in management of educational programs, supervision of staff, operation of school facilities, and development of comprehensive budgets. Demonstrated organizational, management, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education/Experience

Doctorate degree in Education; knowledge of components of deaf culture relative to sign language, residential life, as well as the unique needs of the deaf community; knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Educational Act (IDEA).

Note: Ability to communicate in American Sign Language preferred, or a commitment to learn American Sign Language in two (2) years.

Note: All final candidates must be fingerprinted and bear the $78.38 cost of the criminal history check in order to qualify for employment at the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf.

For more information on the Marie H. Katzenbach School for the Deaf, visit www.mksd.org.

Open to the Following

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Interested candidates may apply via: https://www.nj.gov/education/careers/.

Authorization to Work

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for work visas.

SAME Applicants

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program, visit their website at: nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: CSC-Same@csc.nj.gov, or call the Civil Service Commission at (609)-292-4144, option 3.

EOE/AA Statement

The New Jersey State Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer, has an Affirmative Action Program, and will not discriminate against any person because of race, creed, religion, color, national origin/nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status/civil union partnership, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, domestic partnership status, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, disability, (including perceived disability, physical, mental, and/or intellectual disabilities), or liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, and is committed to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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