Date of Posting: July 10, 2026

 

 

Position:  Supervisor of Teaching and Learning, Secondary Humanities, Arts, H/PE

 

Reports To:  Assistant Superintendent

 

Terms of Employment:  260-day work year (MNAA Agreement)

 

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

 

 

Strategic and Cultural Leadership

• Provide leadership in secondary English Language Arts, Social Studies, Library, Health, Art, and Physical Education programs, ensuring alignment with district vision, Pennsylvania Academic Standards, and district priorities.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, literacy, inquiry, creativity, wellness, and student engagement across all areas of humanities oversight.
• Promote a positive, collaborative culture among staff, students, and families by modeling ethical, student-centered leadership.
• Support the development and implementation of innovative instructional opportunities and programming that enhance student learning and engagement in the humanities.
• Coordinate and support visual and performing arts programming, events, and related operational needs in collaboration with school administration and staff.

 

Systems Leadership

• Supervise curriculum, instruction, and assessment for secondary English Language Arts, Social Studies, Library, Health, Art, and Physical Education programs.
• Coordinate assessment practices and ensure compliance with district, state, and federal guidelines as they relate to areas of supervision.
• Manage and support instructional programs through scheduling, resource allocation, curriculum review, and observation cycles.
• Oversee the implementation of district initiatives within areas of humanities oversight, including curriculum revisions, instructional shifts, interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and literacy-focused instructional practices.
• Maintain aligned curriculum in areas of responsibility in accordance with district expectations and regional, state, and national standards.
• Collaborate with district administration and staff to support intervention and enrichment services related to Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), Child Study Team (CST) processes, and other regular education support programming.
• Manage and make recommendations for budget items related to areas of oversight.
• Lead and maintain the district’s new teacher orientation and induction programming.

 

Leadership for Learning / Student Achievement

• Support teachers in developing and implementing high-quality instructional practices in secondary English Language Arts, Social Studies, Library, Health, Art, and Physical Education programs.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations, providing actionable feedback to improve teaching and learning.
• Design and facilitate professional development aligned with district goals, instructional best practices, and content-specific needs across humanities disciplines.
• Lead curriculum development, review, and adoption processes, ensuring vertical and horizontal alignment across grade levels and courses.
• Use multiple sources of data to evaluate program effectiveness, inform instructional decisions, and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with building principals, counselors, and intervention staff to support high-quality intervention programming and student achievement in related areas of oversight.
• Support the implementation of disciplinary literacy practices, writing across content areas, inquiry-based learning, discussion protocols, and performance-based learning experiences across humanities programs.
• Demonstrate, model, and support staff in the development and implementation of best instructional practices.
• Support teachers individually and in teams for the purpose of strengthening their understanding and application of curriculum, instructional strategies, assessment practices, and instructional materials.

 

Professional and Community Leadership

• Collaborate with principals, supervisors, and district leaders to improve instruction, programming, and student outcomes.
• Communicate effectively with faculty, families, and community stakeholders regarding instructional programs, curriculum, resources, and student needs.
• Provide direction and support to faculty and families in developing instructional strategies that respond to students’ academic and individual needs.
• Assist principals and district administrators with staff development needs both district-wide and within individual schools.
• Develop, facilitate, and present professional learning opportunities, in-service sessions, and curriculum-related training for staff.
• Seek and write grants to expand instructional opportunities and student experiences in areas of oversight.
• Attend and support district humanities- and arts-related events and activities as appropriate.

 

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania certification in one or more relevant humanities content areas preferred (e.g., English, Social Studies, Health/Physical Education, Art), with Supervisory certification, or Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, Principal, or Letter of Eligibility.
• Teaching and curriculum/instruction experience preferred, particularly at the secondary level.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional practices, assessment, intervention systems, and disciplinary literacy across humanities-related disciplines.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated expertise in instructional leadership, data-informed decision-making, professional learning, and the use of technology to support curriculum, assessment, and data analysis.

 

Working Environment / Essential Duties

(These are intended only as selected examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Walks the school buildings and premises.
• Attends and monitors extra-curricular district activities/events.
• Ensures effective communication between the Teaching and Learning Team, schools, other buildings, and central administration.
• Assists with personnel matters including recruitment, selection, assignment, transfer, promotion, and discipline of staff, as appropriate.
• Promotes and maintains a safe, respectful, and effective learning environment.
• Performs additional responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent in alignment with the district’s mission and priorities.
• Long periods of time sitting at a desk using a computer.
• Long periods of time walking or standing on school premises.
• On-premise attendance to facilitate meetings and interact with students, teachers, families, and colleagues.
• Classified as sedentary work under the U.S. Department of Labor: requires exertion of up to ten pounds occasionally, with most tasks involving sitting. Periodic walking, standing, bending, or reaching may be required.
• Regular use of hands for writing, file management, and operating office technology such as computers, telephones, and copiers.
• Requires visual acuity for reading documents and computer screens, as well as auditory acuity for phone and in-person communication.
• Strong verbal communication skills are essential for working with staff, administrators, parents, and community members.
• The role demands professionalism, sound judgment, confidentiality, and maturity in handling sensitive and broad-based information.
• Work may involve frequent interruptions and occasionally high-stress situations, particularly when addressing student concerns, staff matters, or parent inquiries. Collaboration and adaptability are essential.

 

Terms of Employment: In accordance with the MNAA Agreement

 

The Information contained in this position description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed. Additional duties may be assigned. The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.  It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the MNSD Human Resources Office of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required.

 

 

 

If you are offered a position with Marple Newtown School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:

 

State Police Clearance (Act 34)
Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) 

FBI Fingerprints (Act 114) 

School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release

 

The Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification.  This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.