Technical Director jobs in Bergenfield, NJ

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DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE and CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
  • Teaneck Public Schools
  • Teaneck, NJ FULL_TIME
    • JobID: 1505

      Position Type:
      District
      Date Posted:
      11/16/2023
      Location:
      Central Office


      Closing Date:
      Open until filled

      Human Resource Management

      DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE, and CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

      POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF GUIDANCE, and CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

      ADMINISTRATIVE RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Supervision and Support Services

      SUPERVISES: School Counselors and Staff as assigned by the Superintendent

      NATURE AND SCOPE OF JOB:


      The Director is responsible for administering and supervising school guidance counselors and other certificated and non-certificated support staff members as assigned. The Director will utilize the skills of leadership, supervision and administrative support and the available resources of the District and elsewhere to achieve and maintain standards of excellence established by the Board of Education. The Director shall direct, implement, supervise and evaluate Comprehensive Elementary & Secondary School Guidance and Counseling Programs, Elementary and Secondary Career and Technical Education Programs law and Section 504 Accommodation Plans for all students requiring these plans. Further, the Director shall serve a Coordinate and lead the functions for the District’s Information and Referral Service Committees in all Schools for students

      K-12.

      ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:


      • Hold a New Jersey Certificate as Principal or Administrator in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C Title 6A:9-13.7.
      • Hold a valid New Jersey Student Personnel (Guidance) Certificate or equivalent and Director of School Counseling Services Endorsement or equivalent.
      • Hold a Master's degree in Guidance and Counseling or in Education Administration from an accredited college or university.
      • Hold a valid driver's license with no serious violations.
      • Have excellent service in the field of guidance and school counseling experience.
      • Exhibit a personality that demonstrates enthusiasm and the interpersonal skills to relate well with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
      • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the components of a comprehensive developmental guidance program, counseling theory and practice, personality development, strategies for effective career, educational and college planning, child growth and development, learning assessment and remediation, research related to learning, and school and community resources available to assist students and parents.
      • Knowledge of computerized master schedule development preferred.
      • Knowledge of applicable state and federal law, policies, procedures, regulations, rules, and statutes.
      • Knowledge of work experience, school-to-career, and job training programs and guidance/school counseling techniques.
      • Knowledge of economics, local labor market and job market conditions and trends.
      • Knowledge of personal computer operations, peripheral devices, and software programs used for word processing, spreadsheets, web-enabled databases, web technology, and graphics.
      • Knowledge of coordinating, planning, developing, and organizing the day-to-day administrative services and office operations in Guidance/School Counseling/Career Development/Vocational Education.
      • Knowledge of planning and coordinating school and district events of variable size, facilitating communication between parents, professionals, educators, and colleagues.
      • Knowledge of graduation requirements, portfolio building and other state-required materials needed to support high school seniors meet graduation requirements.
      • Knowledge of quickly identifying problem areas and situations, effectively analyzing problem causes, and taking appropriate action to resolve problems identified.
      • Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
      • Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six month period, provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.

      • Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable

      accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C.6:3-4A.4.

      • Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
      • Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Educational Services may find appropriate and acceptable.

      SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS:


      • Upholds all standards of ethical and legal conduct set forth by the state of NJ.
      • Excellent collaboration and team-building skills.
      • Ability to provide leadership and mentoring to students and staff, including school administrators
      • Strong organizational skills.
      • Strong presentation and meeting facilitation skills.
      • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
      • Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
      • Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects, adhering to important timelines.
      • Strong interpersonal skills.
      • High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
      • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
      • Demonstrated success as a school and central office based leader

      VERIFICATION OF COMPETENCY:


      • District application and resume.
      • Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
      • A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources or copies of recent evaluations of teaching, guidance and/or supervisory performance.
      • Official College Transcripts.
      • Employment interview.

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:


      • Support the Board of Education and administration’s philosophy, vision, mission, goals and objectives for the district, it's schools and its departments.
      • Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and programmatic staff for academic performance and responsibility for behavior.
      • Organize, manage, supervise, and evaluate effective and clear programmatic procedures for the operation and functioning of guidance/school counseling services in all elementary, middle and high schools, consistent with the philosophy, mission, values and goals of the school and District.
      • Plan and carry out an effective program of system-wide school counseling in which counselors provide service to all students, including but not limited to general education students, the gifted and talented, disaffected and disruptive students considered to be at risk, those identified as English Language Learners (ELL) and those classified as students with disabilities.
      • Collaborate with principals, directors and subject supervisors to ensure programs and opportunities are available for students K-12, including but not limited to general education students, the gifted and talented, disaffected and disruptive students considered to be at risk, those identified as English Language Learners (ELL) and those classified as students with disabilities.
      • Develop, implement, and systematically review and revise at elementary, middle and high school levels a series of parents and student initiatives, assemblies and programs on a range of issues related to student guidance/school counseling services, including but not limited to SEL, peer/conflict resolution, etc. Coordinate guest speakers and public/private officials as appropriate.
      • Liaise effectively with the various offices and agencies within the community and state that may provide specialized or professional help to students and their parents, and serves as the referral agent to those offices and agencies.
      • Collaborate with Principals, Director of Special Education, guidance/school counselors, Child Study Team members and community resources to coordinate and provide guidance/school counseling and career education services for students who might be experiencing difficulty, including, though not limited to, academic achievement, health related concerns, and physical, emotional, and learning disabilities.

      • Collaborate with the Special Education and Curriculum and Instruction administrators and building principals on developing and maintaining effective districtwide and building-based Intervention and Referral Services (I&RS) as appropriate.
      • Collaborate with Curriculum and Instruction administrators to develop academic initiatives that celebrate student achievement such as honors ceremonies, convocations, scholarship programs, etc.
      • In concert with district Principals, Supervisors and Directors, implement a Comprehensive Career Education Program in all schools and academies.
      • Oversee the continuing study and record keeping of information on drop-outs and follow up of graduates.
      • In collaboration with Principals, and if appropriate, senior guidance department staff, plan and supervise an orientation program for new school counselors.
      • Assume responsibility for his/her own professional development; for keeping current with the literature, new research findings and improved techniques in school counseling; and for attending appropriate professional conferences.
      • Establish effective working relationships with other institutions of higher education and New Jersey that may be of use to students, parents and teachers.
      • Organize and oversee visitations by collegiate representatives, including parent nights and college fairs that provide additional information for parents, students and community members.
      • Serve as the testing coordinator associated with state and national testing, including but not limited to PSAT, SAT, ACT, AP, NJSLA, NJGPA, EOC and any other assessments as directed.
      • Responsible for testing coordination throughout the district, providing and overseeing training, and collection, review and dissemination of data from assessment results.
      • Participate in state, county and regional meetings of guidance directors and counselors, and reports effectively on developments to the Assistant Superintendent or designee. Maintains personal professional competence and continuous improvements through other professional growth activities.
      • Participate in the work of state and national school counseling study organizations and groups.
      • Responsible for the effective development of the master schedule at the high school in collaboration with Supervisors and Principal or Assistant Principal designee.
      • Keep informed of all legal requirements governing guidance/school counseling services to students and ensure that all requirements under administrative code, state and federal law, and board policy are met.
      • Oversee the effective development, delivery and articulation of the district’s elementary, middle and high school guidance programs.
      • Coordinate and monitor all apprenticeship, C.I.E. and work study experiences with appropriate staff.
      • Supervise and coordinate home instruction for homebound or hospitalized students.
      • Coordinate with building principals to plan and evaluate the district guidance/school counseling program and to supervise and evaluate the performance of school counseling department staff assigned to the buildings.
      • Observe and/or evaluate programs in designated school(s) and assist the Principal in developing Professional Development Plans (PDP) with members of the Guidance staff.
      • Provide effective guidance and technical assistance to staff, especially to those in need of improvement of performance.
      • Supervise, observe and evaluate staff as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent.
      • Assist other school personnel in preventing students from dropping out of school, and assist in securing Suspension Alternative Programs (SAP), alternative school programs and/or employment when warranted.
      • Implement a program to assist students with finding after school employment that comports with possible career objectives.
      • Conduct exit surveys of students who graduate or leave school to gather data about their experiences in school. Analyze and share the data with the appropriate professional staff.
      • Supervise procedures for the secure and confidential storage of student records. Protect confidentiality of information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
      • Prepares a variety of comprehensive county/state/federal reports related to program enrollment, attendance, HIB, participants, and programs.
      • Assume responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filing reports, records, and other documents legally required or administratively needed in designated school(s).
      • Display the highest ethical and professional behavior and standards when working with students, parents, school

      personnel, and agencies associated with the school.

      • Prepare grants and other applications applicable to guidance and Career Education Achievement.
      • Represent the school and district at community, State, and professional meetings, when requested.
      • Monitors and records contract/budget expenditures, evaluates existing budgets, and makes recommendations for revisions and future budgets.
      • Attends vocational education conferences and workshops, teacher in-services, teacher meetings, and Advisory Committee meetings.
      • Promotes training programs to employers, develops individual training and employment plans using acquired data, career assessment, results, student interest, and goals.
      • Contacts and conducts grant-funded work training to business owners and employers to develop employment opportunities for program participants.
      • Assists employers in developing and reviewing job standards to identify jobs that can be occupied effectively by program participants.
      • Responds to a variety of inquiries relating to work permits, labor laws, and grant-funded programs.
      • Effectively uses word processing, database, and spreadsheet software application programs in the course of assigned duties as well as standard office equipment including a personal computer, typewriter, copier, fax machine, printer, and other peripheral.
      • Confers with and serves as a resource to students, parents, secondary and post-secondary teachers, guidance counselors, employers, and parents.
      • Coordinate the supervision and evaluation of students in vocational training sites, including in-school and community job placements for students ages 14-21.
      • Elicit parent participation in program development, implementation and evaluation.
      • Participate with the Central Office in the development of the program budget by evaluating the financial needs of the program budget by evaluating the financial needs of the program and making recommendations for adequate funding.
      • Spend a minimum of 50% of work time in providing instructional leadership to staff assigned to the program.
      • Encourage professional development of staff including planning, implementation and evaluation of staff development activities.
      • Keep the Central Office informed of program, staff, facility, and equipment needs.
      • Participate in projects and committees as requested by the Central Office.
      • Submit reports and other required information to the Central Office by the dates assigned. Support the innovative development and educational programs.
      • Assist in the recruitment of qualified staff and make recommendations to the Central Office for employment.
      • Perform such other tasks and assume additional responsibility as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and/ or superintendent of schools.
      • Observe strictly to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the School Ethics Act (N.J.S.A. 18A:12-21 et seq.) regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors, and submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests.
      • Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.

      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 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:


      The Director of Guidance, and Career & Technical Education shall be employed under the following terms:

      • Work year of twelve months.
      • Salary, benefits, and leave time as specified in the Collective Bargaining Agreement of the Teaneck Association of Administrators and Supervisors
      • Conditions established by all laws and codes of the State, and all policies, rules, and regulations established by the Board of Education (N.J.S.A. 18A:27-4 et seq.).

      EVALUATION:


      The Assistant Superintendent of School Supervision and support services shall evaluate the Director of Guidance, and Career & Technical Education in accordance with Policy No. 3223, Regulation Nos. 3223.1 or 3223.2, as this Job Description and such other criteria as shall be established by the Board of Education.
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Technical Director
  • Apex Systems
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Duration: 12 month CTH, client wants to convert this resource ASAP Schedule: Mon-Fri 8-5 EST, Hybrid 3 days a week (flex...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Director- Engineering, Design, and Construction
  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • Summary Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Technical Direct...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Director- Engineering, Design, and Construction
  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • Summary Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Technical Direct...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Technical Director - Water/Waste/Energy
  • Veolia Environnement SA
  • Paramus, NJ
  • Company Description About Veolia North America A subsidiary of Veolia Group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full sp...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Director (Technical Budget)
  • City of New York
  • New York, NY
  • Job Description The Assistant Director (Technical Budget) will serve in the Expense Budget Unit of the Division of Budge...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Director
  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Tarrytown, NY
  • Summary Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, has engaged GForce Life Sciences to provide a Technical Direct...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Director
  • Apex Systems
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Duration: 12 month CTH, client wants to convert this resource ASAP Schedule Mon-Fri 8-5 EST, Hybrid 3 days a week (flexi...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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  • Capital One
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Locations: VA - Richmond, United States of America, Richmond, Virginia Director, Technical Program Management (Bank Tech...
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Bergenfield is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 26,764, reflecting an increase of 517 (+2.0%) from the 26,247 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,789 (+7.3%) from the 24,458 counted in the 1990 Census. Bergenfield was formed on the basis of a referendum held on June 25, 1894, from portions of Englewood Township and Palisades Township.[21][22][23] The borough was formed during the "Boroughitis" phenomenon then sweeping through Bergen County, in which 26 boroughs were formed in the co...
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