ATLANTIC COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION

The Atlantic County Office of Education serves as the local field office and representative for the New Jersey Department of Education. There are twenty-one local offices, one in each county.

The Office has a mission which includes evaluation, regulation, compliance, coordination, assistance and service. Enrollment in the county public school system (Pre-K-12) exceeds 46,000 students.

Technical assistance support and monitoring is provided to the twenty-six public school districts and four charter schools of the county in the areas of program development and approval, assessment and testing, budget and finance, facilities, curriculum and instruction, and staff development, special education, state monitoring, staff certification, legislation, and mandated regulations or guidelines.

The Office works with the school districts to provide high quality educational programs that are equitable and efficient; that prepare students for employment and citizenship; and that promote students' intellectual, ethical, cultural, emotional and physical growth.

The Executive County Superintendent of Schools works closely with the County Executive, County Board of Chosen Freeholders and various local and county social services agencies with respect to educational issues and initiatives. Collaborative and shared services initiatives have received significant emphasis.

The Executive County Superintendent of Schools serves as a member of the Board of Education for Atlantic County Special Services School District, the Atlantic County Vocational School District and the Board of Trustees of Atlantic Community College.

Employment Opportunities

If you are interested in educational position vacancies in Atlantic County Public Schools, we encourage you to visit our Educational Employment Opportunities page.