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Cameron High School POSITION 25A28 TITLE: Department Head (Combined CTE and Fine Arts)
LOCATION: Cameron High
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications will include having a valid WV Teaching Certificate and being employed full time at the school where the service is to be rendered. Applicant must also demonstrate leadership and communication skills.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Coordinate the program of studies for the areas assigned including relevant curriculum maps, benchmark assessments, instructional materials adoption, specific equipment, and other pertinent components.
2. Meet regularly with teachers within the departments to share information related to the content areas curriculum and instruction and school related information.
3. Meet regularly with other department heads and the principal and assistant principal responsible for curriculum to discuss school related issues and to develop and implement cross curriculum strategies to improve student achievement especially in areas of weakness as identified by the V State Testing Program, ACT Plan and Explore results, benchmark data and other relevant data sources.
4. Facilitate and organize curriculum mapping and formative assessments and work with professionals in the assigned areas to use data to improve student achievement.
5. Analyze, disseminate and discuss the results of the WV State Testing Program developing department and cross curriculum strategies to improve student achievement.
6. Coordinate and assist with co-teaching.
7. Lead committees that promote and enhance articulation among departments and feeder schools and encourage smooth transitioning for students between classes, grade levels and schools.
8. Provide leadership and support for colleagues in content knowledge, classroom management and organization, increased student achievement, continuous improvement process, grading, and other issues related to teaching and learning.
9. Attend relevant school and county meetings and training sessions.
10. Assist in development of the master schedule in the content areas of responsibility.
11. Coordinate all purchases in the content areas of responsibility.
12. Assist with dual credit, advanced placement, and programs that encourage student completion of high school and attendance in post-secondary education.
13. Compile, organize, and maintain files related to audits and reviews.
14. Provide leadership and support in the areas of responsibility.
15. Establish and implement a continuous improvement program in areas of responsibility.
16. Establish good relations among department professionals, with other department heads and school administrators.
17. Maintain professional work habits.
18. Maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and skills
19. Perform other duties as assigned according to the needs of the department and administration.
ALL POSTINGS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY THROUGH THE PROGRAM CALLED APPLITRACK. YOU MUST VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE http://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp AND COMPLETE THE PROCESS THERE. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR HAVE OTHER QUESTIONS, CALL THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT AT 304-843-4400, EXT. 310. Visit MCSJobs.net for a direct link to the Marshall County Section.
EMPLOYMENT TERM: 2024-2025 school year with anticipated start date of September 11, 2024. (Normal contract: 200 days).
SALARY: Salary based on experience and education level per MCS BOE salary schedule located at https://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/mcs-salary/. Currently $1,725.
TO WHOM RESPONSIBLE: Principal of school
BID PERIOD OPEN: August 29 to September 5, 2024.
If necessary, interviews will be arranged after September 5, 2024.
DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED:
As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Marshall County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability or national origin in employment or in its educational programs and activities.
Inquiries may be referred to: David Soltesz, Title IX Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578 , Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to Erin Cuffaro, Section 504 Coordinator, Marshall County Board of Education, PO Box 578, Moundsville, WV 26041, 304-843-4400; to the State Elimination of Sex Discrimination Project Coordinator, 304-558-7864, to the State Section 504 Coordinator, 304-558-2696, West Virginia Department of Education, Charleston, WV 25305; or to the U.S. Department of Education’s Director of the Office for Civil Rights, 215-656-8541.
FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT AFTER REPORTING TO THE NEW POSITION:
I received a copy of this job description and had the opportunity to discuss it with my immediate supervisor. I understand it is my responsibility to perform satisfactorily the duties and responsibilities described above.
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