English Department Chairperson

Position Type:
High School Teaching/English Teacher

Date Posted:
6/1/2026

Location:
Warren Central High School

Closing Date:
Until filled
JOB TITLE: WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson - English

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Administrative/Professional), salaried employee.

WORK DAYS: 186-190 days (does not include holidays) plus additional days as determined by the Superintendent.

STANDARD HOURS PER DAY: 8 hours per day.

WORK YEAR: The work year for the WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson begins two workdays before the first workday for teachers, and ends on the last workday for teachers.

SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson is paid on the "Teacher" salary schedule and is eligible for benefits on the "Administrators" benefits schedule.
* This role is not in the bargaining unit. This position is on a 190-day contract plus an annual stipend of $5,080

REPORTS TO: The WCHS Department Chairperson reports to the WCHS Principal; the WCC Department Chairperson reports to the Director of the Walker Career Center.

SUPERVISES: The WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson supervises the teachers and support staff assigned to his/her department.

GENERAL SUMMARY: The WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson assists the WCHS Principal and/or the Director of Walker Career Center by supervising teachers and support staff assigned to his/her department, scheduling of classes, teachers and rooms, and distributing textbooks and other instructional materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists with recruiting, interviewing and selecting new teachers and support staff.

Evaluates department staff, and recommends retention or dismissal of staff;

Provides guidance and assistance to members of the department;

Maintains appropriate personnel records for the department;

Arranges the schedule of classes, determines teachers' assignments, and assigns classrooms based on a staffing authorization;

Supervises instruction throughout the department based on staff meetings, classroom observations, and conferences;

Assumes responsibility of ensuring that each regular teacher provides current materials and plans for substitute teachers, and meets with and assists substitute teachers;

Assists in the assignment and supervision of student teachers and mentors for new teachers;

Coordinates departmental activities involving parents, teachers and the community by participating and encouraging teachers to participate in community sponsored activities;

Initiates the yearly evaluation of the department curriculum; recommends changes in the department's curriculum;

Serves as the representative of WCHS in meetings to coordinate the curriculum and instruction on a district-wide basis;

Serves as the liaison with WCHS guidance counselors regarding the department courses and curriculum;

Develops and maintains a cooperative relationship with other department chairpersons;

Plans, coordinates, and implements strategies for recruiting students to enroll in the department's elective courses;

Assists in the development and management of the department's budget and fees; maintains accurate and current records of budget expenditures;

Assumes responsibility for the processing, distribution and inventory of all of the textbooks and instructional materials in the department;

Supervises facility use and maintenance within the department, and reports maintenance needs to the appropriate office staff;

Teaches an assigned number of classes.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties as assigned by the WCHS Principal or the Director of the Walker Career Center.

ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Master's degree is required.

EXPERIENCE: At least five years of teaching experience in his/her area of certification is required; a demonstrated ability to effectively organize and/or lead a group of teachers is preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS &/OR LICENSES: A valid and current Indiana teacher's license is required.

OTHER: Ability to perform the essential functions and to fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the WCHS/WCC Department Chairperson primarily involve…