Department Head - Science; CHS; SY

Title
- Department Head
- Science (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 believes all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The 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 district that values multilingual students and encourages high expectations and risk taking.

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

• Build strong professional relationships with teachers, students, coaches, school and district administrators, families, and the community.
• Lead school‑based teams such as the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and Instructional Support Team (IST).
• Participate in and support instructional coaching spaces with grade band and vertical colleagues.
• 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.
• Collect and analyze assessment results to develop and track targeted instruction/support.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support MTSS implementation through data‑informed instructional practices.

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

• Experienced (3+ years) and DESE‑licensed teacher with demonstrated instructional leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Massachusetts DESE teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate to 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.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

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

Department Heads fall within the bargaining unit for educators represented by the CTU. Their salary is based on step and lane, plus a 6% differential. Additional work days include five days before school and five days after school, compensated at a per diem rate with retirement eligibility.

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.