Academic Department Chair, Languages​/Business​/Culinary

Academic Department Chair, World Languages/Business/Culinary

Lowell Public School District Lowell High School 9-12 - Lowell, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

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Starting Date: To Be Determined

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CHAIR - World Languages/Business/Culinary

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure valid for service as a teacher of World Language sin the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Licensure valid for service as a supervisor in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate all aspects of curriculum and instruction within the World Languages/Business/Culinary departments.
• At least five years of successful teaching or related experience.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency preferred.

At Lowell High School the Academic Department Chair shall function under the overall direction of the Head of School. In accordance with the school's/district's policies and procedures with regard to his/her department, each Academic Department Chair, under the direction of the Head of School, shall:

• Responsible for developing, implementing, supervising, managing, assessing, evaluating, and improving all aspects of instruction and curriculum within his/her department. This shall include the observations of teachers in their classrooms with follow-up conferences designed to enhance the teaching-learning process.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining the highest quality of curriculum and instruction by adhering to the  Principles and Standards of Effective Administrative Leadership, as outlined in the Unit B Evaluation Handbook. The major elements of these principles and standards are as follows:
  • Effective Instructional Leadership
  • Effective Organizational Leadership
  • Effective Administration and Management
  • Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity
  • Effective Relationships with the Community
  • Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities
• Assist in coordinating departmental staff efforts in curriculum improvement projects, and the inclusion of appropriate new developments in curriculum and instruction in its department's educational program.
• Assist in the management, supervision, evaluation, and ongoing improvement of all of the department's teaching staff in keeping with the  principles and Standards of Effective Teaching  as outlined in the Unit A Evaluation Handbook. The major elements of these principles and standards are as follows:
  • Currency in Curriculum
  • Effective Planning and Assessment of Curriculum and Instruction
  • Effective Management of Classroom Environment
  • Effective instruction
  • Promotion of High Standards and Expectations for Student Achievement
  • Promotion of Equity and Appreciation of Diversity
  • Fulfillment of Professional Responsibilities
• Assist in the management, supervision, monitoring, and evaluation of all other staff (professional, non-professional, full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary, salaried, non-salaried) assigned to his/her department.
• When specifically requested by the Head of School, assist the Administration in monitoring staff members' attendance and timelines in reporting to duty stations (both academic and supervisory).
• Assist in recruiting and interviewing prospective departmental staff members in accordance with the School Department's personnel policies and procedures.
• Assist in organizing and conducting orientation, departmental and staff committee meetings for the purpose of maintaining currency in curriculum, quality in instruction,…