District Division Chair of Mathematics

Duties

Start Date:

2025 - 2026 School Year

Terms of Employment

* Responsible To:
Principals

* Location:

District - Traveling is required

* Assignment:
Will teach two classes in the division

* Calendar: 180 Day / School-Year Employee + 10 summer days

* Base Salary:
Is commensurate with education and experience

* Stipend:
Is dependent upon the size of the department

* Benefits:
Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave (sick and personal)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching and Learning:

* Provide primary leadership in teaching and learning for all members of the division.

* Demonstrate knowledge of and expertise in appropriate effective instructional techniques, classroom management, professional interactions, and professional responsibilities.

* Promote and assist in the professional development of all division members.

* Provide leadership in the development and implementation of curriculum and classes.

* Serve as a member of the curriculum committee to ensure the alignment with course goals, division goals, district goals, and school board goals.

* Oversee and support instructional assessment by creating and analyzing common assessments.

* Identify students for math intervention, communicate with parents and counselors, and monitor student progress to make recommendations on students in math intervention courses.

Leadership:

* Evaluate staff as assigned using the district evaluation methods and protocols.

* Oversee and support instructional staff through the MCHS Student Growth model procedures and processes.

* Evaluate assistant division chairs as assigned.

* Work with the Principal to screen, interview, and hire staff.

* Assist with orientation and process of mentorship of new department members.

* Work with the Principal to create annual division staffing plans.

* Work with assistant divisionals and Principal to oversee annual department budget

Communication:

* Provide leadership in the articulation with other departments and feeder schools.

* Assist in appropriate placement of incoming and current students.

* Provide for divisional representation at orientation events as requested.

* Serve as initial facilitator for the resolution of divisional issues.

* Work with assistant division chairs to organize and conduct all PLC meetings during the school year.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with a Principal endorsement or equivalent administrative endorsement is required (formerly Type 75 certification).

* Must be endorsed in the Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) to evaluate certified staff.

* License endorsement(s) held in the division content area - mathematics.

* Ability to model high levels of character, integrity, best practices in teaching, appropriate professional demeanor, interactions, and conduct.

* 5 years of successful teaching experience

* Strong background in department or building leadership is preferred.

* Communicate effectively with students, community, staff, and administration.

* The ability to come to work on a regular basis and to be timely.

Salary/Benefits

* Benefits:
Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave (sick and personal)

Additional Notes

Physical Requirements:

* Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.

* Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).

* Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.

* Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

How to Apply

Please complete your application on our district website - link here for easy access.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

www.dist
156.org

Position Website

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ILearn Link

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Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

4/25/2025

Start Date

8/11/2025