Department Head - English; CHS; SY

Department Head – English (CHS) (SY26-27)

Reports to:

Building Principal in collaboration with District Coordinators/Directors.

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. CPS educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre‑K‑1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is culturally responsive and commits to creating a safe, supportive environment where students can achieve their personal best.

• Support Primary evaluators in the evaluation process for assigned staff members within the department.
• Assist in developing the Educator Plan, including student learning goals and professional practice goals.
• Supervise the educator’s progress through formative assessments, observations, and feedback.
• Evaluate the educator’s progress toward attaining the Educator Plan goals.
• Provide observation, feedback, and next action steps using Teach Point/Vector Solutions and the CVT tool.
• Participate in training on evaluation and supervision, including use of the CVT tool.
• Support and coach teachers within the content area, including departmental hiring processes.
• Facilitate regular coaching sessions with CHS staff members within the department.
• Oversee course design and curriculum implementation in collaboration with aligned Grade 9–12 District Coordinators.
• Support College and Career Pathway development as active members of the CHS Reimagination Team.
• Facilitate and implement practices and policies developed through the CHS Reimagination Project.
• Facilitate department meetings and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Create and lead professional development early release days and full PD days.
• Reapply annually, similar to coaches/mentors/leads.

• Build strong, professional relationships with teachers, students, instructional coaches, lead teachers, administrators, families, and the Chelsea community.
• Lead school‑based teams such as the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and Instructional Support Team (IST) to promote collective leadership.
• Participate in and support instructional coaching spaces with grade‑band and vertical colleagues to support curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Lead and collaborate with District Coordinators, Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and School Leaders to align coaching with district and school goals.

• Support the administration and analysis of progress monitoring, formative, and summative assessment data.
• Use data to identify trends, adjust instruction, and inform intervention strategies for students.
• Collect and analyze assessment results to develop and track targeted instruction/support for students.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support effective implementation of MTSS through data‑informed instructional practices.

• Perform additional responsibilities as determined by the Principal or Designee.
• Support school and district initiatives that may extend beyond the regular school day/year.

• At least 3 years of experience and DESE licensed teacher in a relevant content area with exemplary teaching and instructional leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in the appropriate grade and subject area.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge of MA curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention is helpful.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Spanish bilingual proficiency.
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities.

CHS Department Heads fall within the bargaining unit for educators represented by the CTU. Salary is based on step and lane under Appendix A of the contract, plus a 6% differential applicable to Special Service Personnel. The work calendar includes 184 days plus additional…