2025/2026 Department Chairpersons/Coordinators

Grosse Pointe Public School System; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a passionate Department Chair for the 2025-26 school year. The role involves improving teaching opportunities and collaborating with staff to enhance curriculum alignment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful experience in the specific content area preferred.
• Willingness to complete tasks beyond the typical work day/year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a district resource person regarding current practices and professional development.
• Lead Instructional Rounds and support new teacher onboarding.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Position Type:
EPED (Extra Pay for Extra Duty)/ Department Chair

Date Posted:
5/6/2025

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
2025/2026 School Year

Closing Date:
05/23/2025

Be assigned to work in the specific department or grade level for the 2025-26 school year.

A minimum of three years of successful experience in the specific content area/department preferred.

The willingness and availability to complete tasks beyond the typical work day/year at mutually agreeable times.

Passionate about improving the teaching and learning opportunities for our staff and students.

Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with others.

Support, participate and lead Instructional Rounds.

Serve as a district resource person to staff regarding current practices, trends, research and professional development opportunities.

An understanding that the work of a Department Chair/Grade Level Leader is grounded in an inclusive approach to curriculum alignment and improved learner outputs.

Prepared to serve as a leader of a district-wide review team to align, create and improve our K-12 curriculum.

Support, participate and lead Instructional Rounds and Professional Development directly tied to specific content area

Align our current practices to the new strategic plan

Support new teachers and teachers changing levels or content areas

Support the new teacher onboarding process

• The description has been condensed to remove redundant information and improve clarity.