ELL Academic Chair — Leadership in Curriculum

Waukegan School Dist 60; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking an Academic Chair for English Language Learners to lead curriculum development, oversee instructional quality, and support teachers across campuses.

The role emphasizes standards-based curriculum, ongoing data analysis, and collaboration with instructional coaches and principals. Under the building principal's direction, the Academic Chair will promote academic excellence, ensure safe and supportive environments, and empower students

Qualifications

• Must have valid Illinois Professional Educators License; Type 75 Administrative Certificate required; Bilingual and/or ESL endorsement required.
• Strong communication, organizational, computer, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Google Suite; ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Under the primary direction of the building principal, the Academic Chair will ensure all campuses implement a standards-based curriculum and plan for effective instruction for ALL students, and will promote academic excellence, foster a safe and caring environment, inspire social/emotional growth, and empower students to graduate being college and/or career ready.
• Coordinate development of, collect and analyze instructional, benchmark, and common assessment data to ensure student progress and program effectiveness.
• Evaluate curricular programs on an on-going basis and report conclusions to the Building Principal.
• Recommend and implement new programs in conjunction with the Building Principal and in collaboration with the Department of Teaching and Learning.
• Serve on the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT).
• Participate in the planning and implementation of professional development for content area members and High School staff.
• Provide coaching and feedback to ensure school improvement plan strategies and instructional best practices are implemented.
• Model best practice and demonstrate lessons in classes and in meetings to support content areas or other assigned teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License

Type 75 Administrative Certificate

Bilingual and ESL endorsement

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 is seeking an Academic Chair for English Language Learners to lead curriculum development, oversee instructional quality, and support teachers across campuses.

The role emphasizes standards-based curriculum, ongoing data analysis, and collaboration with instructional coaches and principals. Under the building principal's direction, the Academic Chair will promote academic excellence, ensure safe and supportive environments, and empower students