Academic Department Chair,Languages/Business/Culinary Job Lowell area,Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Academic Department Chair, World Languages/Business/Culinary

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT CHAIR - World Languages/Business/Culinary

LOWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS

REQUIREMENTS:

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Licensure valid for service as a teacher of World Languages in 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, conformance with policies and procedures, and effective horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program throughout the high school.

Assist in the development and implementation of the annual master schedule, class scheduling, student placement, and staff assignments; and assist in the coordination of activities and placement of all incoming students.

Provide leadership to ensure equity for all students and the valuing of diversity in the classroom environment.

Provide leadership to meet the needs of all students. Work in full coordination and cooperation with the Guidance Department; involving all aspects of student assessment, placement, meeting of established prerequisite requirements, transfers, and appropriate intervention as needed.

Work in full coordination and cooperation with all programs pertinent to their departments and work to effectively address issues of students, including students with special needs and limited English proficiency.

Monitor and assess implementation of Classroom Management Plans.

Review and assess Lesson Plans and Classroom activities.

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Academic Department Chair, Languages​/Business​/Culinary

Academic Department Chair, Languages/Business/Culinary