This endorsement authorizes the holder to be employed as a supervisor of instruction and athletic director (for those who do not hold a standard principal’s endorsement). The supervisor shall have the authority and responsibility for the continuing direction, evaluation and guidance of teaching staff members.

A master’s or higher degree is required from a accredited college or university. Official transcripts documenting the master’s degree conferral must be submitted.

A standard New Jersey instructional or educational services certificate or its out-of-state equivalent. A copy of this certificate must be presented.

Present a minimum of three years of successful, full-time teaching or educational services employment. Experience completed in a New Jersey public school must be completed under the appropriate certificate.

As part of your application for this endorsement, your employer(s) must submit an electronic Record of Professional Experience (ROPE) form documenting your employment. This form will automatically be sent to them once you provide their contact information in the application. The New Jersey Department of Education will make the final determination as to whether or not the experience meets New Jersey regulations.

A New Jersey state-approved supervisor certification program or 12 semester-hour graduate credits to include the following required areas:

1. Three credits in general principles of instructional staff supervision in preschool through grade 12.
2. Three credits in general principles of curriculum design and development for preschool through grade 12.
3. Six elective credits in instructional staff supervision and/or curriculum design and development.

All graduate credits must appear on an accredited four-year college/university transcript.

Note: Candidates who complete an approved New Jersey School Leadership Preparation Program will be nominated for their standard certificate by the institution.