Department Head - Social Studies; CHS; SY

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

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

About Chelsea Public Schools: Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. The district serves over 6,200 students across 11 schools, including a pre‑K‑1st grade school, four elementary schools, three middle schools, a virtual school, and two high schools. CPS is culturally responsive and values multilingual students.

• 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
• Participating in training on evaluation and supervision, including use of the 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)
• Creating and leading PD early release days and full PD days
• Reapplying 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

• At least 3 years of teaching experience and a DESE teacher license in relevant content
• Demonstrated 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 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 in Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

• Annual salary based on step and lane under the Contract, plus a 6% differential for Special Service Personnel
• Assignment duration per the Contract, with 184 work days plus 5 additional work days before school and 5 after school, compensated at a per diem rate at the Department Head’s annual salary plus the 6% differential

Chelsea Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.