Department Chairs (Lunenburg High School)

Thank you for considering this stipend work in the Lunenburg Public Schools. There are open Department Chair positions at the following location: Lunenburg High School, 1079 Mass Ave. Lunenburg, MA 01462 TITLE Department Chair/Content Area Specialist Position (8) (.8 FTE teaching / .2 FTE department chair responsibilities) GENERAL The eight departments include: English; World Language; Guidance; Mathematics; Science, Social Studies; Special Services; and Unified Arts. Department Chairs will work under the direction of the building principal. Department Chairs will meet prior to the start of the school year for a total of 6 hours; weekly (during the school day) with the building principal; and monthly (after school) with the building principal. Participation in Advisory is voluntary and has no bearing on the department head selection process. RESPONSIBILITIES • To improve student performance at all levels. • To model instructional excellence through the use of best practices, curriculum design and the use of data. • To provide leadership for instruction, curriculum and assessment. • To coordinate the development/review of core assignments and common assessments across all departments. • To facilitate the updating and reviewing of all curriculum maps. • To work within the department and with special needs personnel and support staff to improve student performance for ALL students. • To collect, analyze and use data and student work to improve instruction and programming. • To mentor/peer coach teachers to expand content knowledge, instructional practices and academic, social and emotional needs of adolescents. • To conduct regular monthly department meetings. • To develop a department budget. • To assist in the recruitment, screening, training, and assigning of department personnel. • To assist in the formation of departmental schedules and the master schedule. To assist in successful transition of new students. • To oversee common planning time and the use of special educators in the department. • To work with the principal on reviewing and revising LHS graduation requirements • To develop Smart Goals that are relevant to your role as department chair. • In collaboration with members of your department, develop a common Smart Goal that applies to the department as a whole. • Additional responsibilities that are department specific will be provided during interview process ** Please indicate in your cover letter the department for which you are applying.** OTHER Stipend: as per the LEA contract The department chair positions will not be filled prior to March 7, 2025—positions still vacant following this date will remain open until qualified applicants are found.