Department Chair - Career Technical Education

Department Chair - Career Technical Education ()

Position Title:

Department Chair
Classification (FLSA):
Full-time, Exempt
Position Group:
Teacher
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Union Membership:
Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO

Reports to:

Director of Instructional Framework and Support Building Principal
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 180 Days, plus five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first regularly scheduled teacher workday each school year.

Department Chair shall receive a minimum of two (2) regularly scheduled periods of released time daily to perform their duties and responsibilities, as defined in the job description. Based on the operational needs of the District and at the sole discretion of the Superintendent, a Department Chair may be granted up to a maximum of three (3) released periods per day.

The number of released periods assigned to each Department Chair is not required to be uniform across all departments and may vary depending on departmental scope, size, or other relevant factors, as determined by the Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent of School Improvement.

Term:  School Year

Department Chairs at Proviso Township High Schools serve as instructional leaders dedicated to improving classroom instruction through the successful implementation of the Proviso Instructional Framework. They act as instructional coaches, facilitators of adult learning, and models of best practice within their departments and schools.

Education/Training
:
Minimum of a Master's Degree

Licensure
:
Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) or CTE license for grades 9–12

Endorsement
:
In subject area of the department

Experience
:
Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience in area of discipline, demonstrating a deep understanding of effective instructional practices.

Demonstrated understanding of and compliance with District policies, procedures, and guidelines.

ESL or Bilingual Certification (Grades 9–12)

Special Education Endorsement (LBS1)

Multiple subject-area endorsements within the department, where applicable

Experience teaching a variety of levels of coursework (e.g., honors, AP, IH)

Ability to design and deliver interactive presentations for large and small groups and to coach colleagues in effective instructional strategies

Capacity to critically evaluate and enhance the quality of education within one’s discipline

Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and assessment, with proven ability to analyze student data to support teaching

Excellent verbal, written, and public-speaking skills

Proficiency with educational and presentation technologies

Sensitivity to and effectiveness in working with a diverse school and community

Ability to foster growth, motivate colleagues, and build a positive, organized learning environment

Documentable equity-based leadership ability and success working in challenging environments

Willingness to fully participate in all district curriculum and instruction initiatives and projects

Broad, up-to-date knowledge and experience in one’s discipline, with a commitment to lifelong learning

Enthusiastic, open, and organized approach to teaching and collaboration

Able to prioritize Department Chair work by limiting competing priorities

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish

• Teaching – 25%
• Coaching – 50%
• Leading Professional Learning – 20%
• Miscellaneous Support to Teachers – 5%

Instructional Leadership

Collaborate closely with the Director of Instructional Framework to ensure alignment of departmental instructional practices with district expectations, instructional guidance, and implementation of timelines.

Champion the Proviso Instructional Framework by consistently modeling, supporting, and reinforcing its principles in all interactions with teachers, Department Chairs, and instructional teams.

Lead and monitor the alignment of department instructional practices to all phases of the instructional framework—Learning Objective, Focused Instruction, Guided Instruction, Collaborative…