NJ A4419

Requires school districts to base teacher, principal, and vice-principal compensation primarily on effectiveness ratings, assignment to failing schools, and teaching difficult-to-staff subjects rather than years of experience

Prohibits teacher assignments to schools without the consent of the school principal; teachers under tenure who cannot obtain principal consent within 12 months may be placed on permanent unpaid leave

Mandates that reductions in force for teachers, principals, assistant principals, and vice-principals be based on effectiveness ratings rather than seniority

Requires school districts and the Commissioner of Education to publicly report the number of teachers receiving each evaluation rating (ineffective, partially effective, effective, highly effective) on district and state websites

Allows additional compensation for advanced degrees only if the commissioner determines the degree positively affects student achievement and the staff member teaches in that subject area