What are the responsibilities and job description for the Department Chairs (Lunenburg High School) position at Lunenburg Public Schools?
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 01462TITLEDepartment Chair/Content Area Specialist Position (8) (.8 FTE teaching / .2 FTE department chair responsibilities)GENERALThe 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.**OTHERStipend: as per the LEA contractThe department chair positions will not be filled prior to March 7, 2025positions still vacant following this date will remain open until qualified applicants are found.
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.**OTHERStipend: as per the LEA contractThe department chair positions will not be filled prior to March 7, 2025positions still vacant following this date will remain open until qualified applicants are found.
