High School Department Head

Fall River Public Schools; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Fall River Public Schools seeks a Department Head to provide leadership in curriculum and instruction across the department. You will supervise teachers, coordinate district curriculum objectives, and teach one class in your certification area, while ensuring resources and assessments align with state frameworks.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the principal, curriculum directors, and staff, and involves recruiting, staff development, and community resource development to support school

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and implementation of district curriculum objectives with the curriculum directors.
• Teach one class in area of certification.
• Evaluate staff as directed by the Principal.
• Observe classrooms on an ongoing basis.
• Assist teachers with instructional problems and serve as curriculum resource.
• Ensure lesson plans meet curriculum requirements and have necessary materials.
• Meet with teachers during preparation times.
• Recommend curriculum development, implementation, assessment and program innovation.
• Oversee department supplies, textbooks, and equipment needs.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, hiring, training, and assigning staff.
• Provide in-service training based on needs from district and school improvement plans.
• Develop and utilize community resources for department needs.
• Keep abreast of progress and new developments in the field.
• Collect results of official assessments and documentation for school improvement plans.

Education

Massachusetts educator license – subject area

Massachusetts educator license – Supervisor/Director

Master’s Degree in the subject area

Job description

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. Salary ranges from $97,788-$127,883

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.