Department Head

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools is seeking a Department Head to support classroom teachers and provide leadership in curriculum areas. The ideal candidate must possess a Massachusetts educator license for the relevant subject and have at least three years of successful teaching experience.

The position includes responsibilities such as coordinating curriculum objectives, overseeing department needs, and evaluating staff performance. The department head plays a pivotal role in enhancing educational outcomes and ensuring alignment with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

This position follows the Fall River Administrators’ Association contract and is open to all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Licensed educator in Massachusetts in subject area.
• Experience in teaching with a minimum of three years.
• Possession of a Master’s Degree in the relevant area.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and implementation of curriculum objectives.
• Teach one class in the area of certification.
• Evaluate staff as directed by Principal.
• Support teachers in resolving instructional problems.

Skills

Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for subject area

Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for Supervisor/Director

Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience

Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject area

Job description

POSITION: DEPARTMENT HEAD

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for subject area.
2. Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for Supervisor/Director.
3. Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
4. Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject area.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: Assignments as determined by the Principal

JOB GOAL

To support and assist classroom teachers with content and content-specific pedagogy that effectively supports students in meeting the standards identified in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation to assigned curricular areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. In conjunction with the curriculum directors, coordinates the development and implementation of district curriculum objectives.
2. Teaches one class in area of certification.
3. Evaluates all staff as determined by Principal.
4. Observes classrooms on an ongoing basis.
5. Assists teachers in resolving instructional problems and serves as a resource on curriculum questions.
6. Checks lesson plans regularly to insure that curriculum requirements are being met and that necessary materials are available.
7. Meets with teachers during preparation times.
8. Makes recommendations on curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and program innovation.
9. Oversees the department’s supply, textbook, and equipment needs.
10. Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of staff.
11. Provides in-service training, and assigning of staff, based on needs identified in both district and school improvement plans.
12. Assists in developing and utilizing community resources for department needs.
13. Keeps abreast of progress and new developments in field of specialty.
14. Is responsible for collecting results official assessments and documentation necessary for school improvement plan implementation.
15. Any other duties as defined by the Principal.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

In accordance with the Fall River Administrators’ Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding.

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.