New Jersey’s state Board of Education recently voted to relax the requirements for hiring superintendents in its most troubled school districts, opening these jobs to non-educators for the first time. The new regulations will take effect immediately in the 57 school districts that have schools labeled as “failing” due to low student test scores.
Only one board member opposed the plan. Applicants for positions within one of the 57 identified districts will only need to hold a bachelor’s degree and have management experience to apply. Applicants to districts without failing schools comply with the more rigorous requirement of holding a master’s degree, and must go through a rigorous certification process that includes an internship and year-long sojourn with a mentor.
“These jobs require the administrative skills gained from having run a successful business,” says Board Vice President Ilan Plawker. “Our end goal is a business product—getting our kids through school and ready for work or college.”
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