Department Head - English; CHS; SY

Job Description

Title – 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. 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 foster and promote 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

• The development of the Educator Plan, including student learning goals and professional practice goals
• Supervising the Educator's progress through formative assessments, including observations and feedback
• Evaluating the Educator's progress toward attaining the Educator Plan goals
• Providing observation, feedback and identifying next action steps in Teach Point/Vector Solutions utilizing the CVT tool
• Participate in training on evaluation and supervision, including use of CVT tool
• Supporting and coaching teachers within their content area
• Supporting departmental hiring processes
• Facilitating regular coaching sessions with CHS staff members within their departments
• Overseeing course design and curriculum implementation in collaboration with aligned Grades 9-12 District Coordinators
• Supporting College and Career Pathway development as active members of the CHS Reimagination Team
• Facilitating and implementing practices and policies developed through the CHS Reimagination Project
• Facilitating 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 with instructional coaching spaces with grade band colleagues and vertical colleagues in order 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.