Department Head - Social Studies; CHS; SY

Department Head
- Social Studies (CHS) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools Chelsea High School
- Chelsea, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job : 5802356

Final date to receive applications: Sep 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: Department Head
- Social Studies (CHS) (SY26-27)

Reports to: Building Principal in collaboration with District Coordinators/Directors

About Chelsea Public Schools:

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system 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 a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at

• Support primary evaluators in the evaluation process for assigned staff members within their departments.
• Develop the Educator Plan, including student learning goals and professional practice goals.
• Supervise the educator's progress through formative assessments, including observations and feedback.
• Evaluate the educator's progress toward attaining the Educator Plan goals.
• Provide observation, feedback and identify next action steps in Teach Point/Vector Solutions utilizing the CVT tool.
• Participate in training on evaluation and supervision, including use of CVT tool.
• Support and coach teachers within their content area.
• Support departmental hiring processes.
• Facilitate regular coaching sessions with CHS staff members within their departments.
• Oversee course design and curriculum implementation in collaboration with aligned Grades 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 PD early release days, full PD days.
• Reapply annually, similar to coaches/ mentors/ leads.

• Build strong, professional relationships with teachers and students, instructional coaches, lead teachers, school and district-level 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 colleagues 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 all stakeholders to support the 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.

• Experienced (3+ years) and DESE licensed teacher in relevant content who has demonstrated exemplary teaching and instructional leadership skills.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment.
• 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 helpful.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

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

CHS Department Heads fall within the bargaining unit for educators represented by the CTU. Their annual salary shall be based upon their step and lane in accordance with Appendix A under the Contract, plus a 6% differential, as applicable to Special Service Personnel under Article II, Section E, for the duration of their assignment.

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