<p>Position Type:</p> <p>Administration/Assistant Superintendent</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>3/3/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>District</p> <p>Date Available:</p> <p>07/01/2026</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>03/17/2026</p> <p>Additional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Hawthorne Public Schools seeks an experienced and dynamic educational leader to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Education.</p> <p>The successful candidate will provide executive leadership and oversight of the district's K-12 instructional program, including curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, state reporting and compliance. This role is critical in advancing student achievement and ensuring alignment with New Jersey standards and mandates.</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>Valid New Jersey Administrator Certificate ( Standard or CE) and Standard Principal Certificate.</p> <p>Minimum of three (3) years of classroom teaching experience or administrative experience.</p> <p>Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, school improvement, and instructional innovation.</p> <p>Experience planning and delivering district- level professional development</p> <p>Strong knowledge of state reporting requirements, QSAC, and New Jersey Education regulations</p> <p>Experience with data analysis to drive instructional decision-making and program evaluation</p> <p>Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills</p> <p>Successful completion of required criminal history background check</p> <p>Responsibilities: Provide district-wide leadership and supervision of instructional programs</p> <p>Assist the Superintendent in daily district operations and assume responsibility in the Superintendent's absence</p> <p>Lead curriculum development, alignment, articulation, and implementation across all schools</p> <p>Ensure alignment with New Jersey Student Learning Standards and all state/federal mandates</p> <p>Coordinate district professional development and ensure compliance with state-mandated requirements</p> <p>Oversee and ensure completion of all required state and federal reporting</p> <p>Lead QSAC preparation and ongoing compliance monitoring</p> <p>Support budget development related to curriculum, instruction materials, and instructional technology integration</p> <p>Analyze local and state assessment data to inform instructional decision -making and close achievement gaps</p> <p>Present data findings and program updates to the Superintendent and Board of Education</p> <p>Collaborate with Special Services, principals and staff to support diverse learners, including Gifted & Talented, Basic Skills, ESL, and Section 504 Programs</p> <p>Oversee program compliance and effectiveness across all instructional initiatives</p> <p>Ensure implementation of staff evaluation systems in accordance with New Jersey regulations</p> <p>Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of instructional staff</p> <p>Stay current with research and best practices and promote innovation across the district</p> <p>Salary: $150,000-$165,000</p> <p>Benefits include Health, Dental and Vision insurance</p>