Department Head

Fall River Public Schools; School (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A public school district in Missouri is seeking a Department Head for its high school. The role involves coordinating curriculum development, teaching, and evaluating teachers. Qualified candidates must hold a Master’s Degree, possess relevant Massachusetts educator licenses, and have a minimum of three years of teaching experience. This position offers an opportunity to provide instructional support and lead curriculum initiatives in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
• Licensure necessary for the subject and supervision roles.
• Master’s Degree in relevant subject area required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate district curriculum objectives with curriculum directors.
• Teach one class in area of certification.
• Evaluate staff performance as determined by Principal.
• Assist teachers with instructional problems.
• Assist teachers with curriculum questions and resources.
• Check lesson plans to ensure curriculum requirements are met and materials are available.
• Meet with teachers during preparation times.
• Recommend curriculum development, implementation, assessment and program innovation.
• Oversee department supplies, textbooks and equipment needs.
• Assist in recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assignments of staff.
• Provide in-service training based on needs identified in district and school improvement plans.
• Utilize community resources for department needs.
• Keep abreast of progress and new developments in field of specialty.
• Collect results of official assessments and documentation for school improvement plan.
• Other duties as defined by the Principal.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Leadership

Instructional support

Education

Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject area

Massachusetts educator license for subject area

Massachusetts educator license for Supervisor/Director

Job description

Position Type: FRAA/ High School Department Head

Date Posted: 11/25/2025

Location: Stone PK-12 School

POSITION

DEPARTMENT HEAD

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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

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

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