Department Chair - PE, Health, Safety and Driver Education

Position

Department Chair – Physical Education / Health / Driver’s Education, Glenbard North
Term: 10-Month
Position Type:
Licensed Staff
License

Required:

Professional Educator License (registered in DuPage County) with endorsements in General Administration, Teacher‑Leader, or Principal (Health endorsement a plus)

• Current Professional Educator License (PEL) with an endorsement in Safety & Driver Education, PE, and General Administration, Teacher‑Leader, or Principal;
  Health endorsement a plus.
• Master’s Degree.
• Prior teaching and leadership experience.
• Dynamic leadership qualities that build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Clear written and oral communication skills.
• Qualified evaluator in Illinois (preferred).

• Direct report to Principal.

• Provide instructional leadership for the department.
• Coordinate and supervise department curriculum development and assist in program evaluations.
• Conduct licensed staff member evaluations focusing on professional practice and student growth.
• Identify staff needs related to the improvement of instruction through professional development.
• Represent the department in recommending changes in instructional materials and/or the addition of new courses.
• Conduct department meetings on a regular basis.

• Maintain appropriate supervision of staff.
• Maintain an inventory of capital equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Prepare the annual departmental budget and administer it.
• Convey to the members of the department the deliberations of the Instructional Council.
• Aid the Guidance Department in the proper placement of students.

• Organize and manage efforts to recruit and retain student enrollment as needed.
• Participate in the building sectioning and staffing process.
• Assist in the selection of new teachers and the establishment of teaching assignments within the department.
• Assist in the orientation of new teachers.
• Screen student teachers and assign them to appropriate staff members.
• Assist substitute teachers as needed to support student outcomes.
• Supervise and evaluate non‑licensed staff when applicable.

• Serve in an advisory capacity to the Principal as a member of the Instructional Council.
• Convey to the Principal the challenges identified by departmental staff.

• Meet with the Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and other district staff as requested.
• Assist in the establishment of summer school course offerings and the assignment of summer school staff as needed.
• Participate in articulation activities with associate elementary school districts.
• Represent the department and discipline at community and evening events.
• Attend building and district meetings as requested.
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional demeanor with students and staff consistent with district policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Read, analyze, and interpret documents such as correspondence, surveys, and electronic media.
• Write reports and other professional communications.
• Present information effectively and respond to questions from individuals and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and community members.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in written form.
• Perform basic mathematics operations.
• Solve practical problems in situations where limited standardization exists.
• Maintain current job skills, especially in technology‑related activities.
• Perform essential duties with an awareness of school district requirements and School Board policies.

• Regularly sit and talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, operate duplicating machines and computer equipment; reach with hands and arms; repeat actions with the same hand, arm, or finger motion such as when typing.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus; withstand long‑term use of video display terminals.
• May occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
• Noise level is usually moderate; pace of work tasks is considered fast.
• Work typically conducted at one job site;…