Department Head Health, Physical Education, Science

Department Head
- Health, Physical Education, Science

Position:
Department Head
- Health, Physical Education, Science SY2026-27 Reports:
Chief Academic Officer Classification:
Management Administration

Salary & Benefits:

$93,000 to $113,000 Term: 200 days (7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)

Qualifications:

Possesses appropriate administrative license and experience in the related field of supervision. Prior experience in school administration and teacher evaluation is strongly desired. Prior high school teaching experience, preferred. Qualities:
Demonstrates a high level personal integrity, a collaborative leadership style, highly ethical standards, high expectations, commitment, respect, dedication to teamwork, passion for a student-centered environment, and leadership behaviors focused on results. Recognizes cause and effect between instructional activities and results, thus developing the right balance of strategic and tactical plans to achieve immediate success while maintaining a long-term vision to achieve the desired results.

Application Procedure:
Complete online application and attach all documents. Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Zion-Benton Township High School District No. 126 is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to recruit and employ the most qualified personnel and provide equal opportunities for advancement, including promotion and training, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, status as a disabled or military veteran, or on any other basis when prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 comprises two high school campuses serving approximately 2,500 students in grades 9-12. District 126 serves the diverse student populations of Beach Park, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor, and Zion communities.

Zion-Benton Township High School is located in the western portion, and Zion-Benton East High School in the central portion of the town of Zion. The two campuses offer dynamic choices to families between two differing high school life experiences, but toward a singular goal "To ensure that students graduate ready for college, a career, and life." Zion-Benton Township High School District 126 mission is to promote self-worth, social responsibility, and lifelong learning in partnership with our community.

Our vision is to empower students to thrive in today's global society.

Serves as a member of the administrative management team, providing instructional department leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; instructional coaching; staff development programs; recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of certified staff; and related day-to-day supportive management tasks. Is responsible for making sure practices and procedures align to current district goals and ensure positive increases in outcomes as outlined in our Strategic Plan, including, but not limited to, proficiency, graduation rate, and student success in advanced coursework.

1. Serves as a member of the administrative management team, working collaboratively with the administration and other support personnel on improving instruction and academic achievement aligned with the School Improvement Plan.

2. Sets data-driven goals reflective of district and building-level goals aimed at improving achievement outcomes in the departments managed. Regularly utilizes data to monitor and report on progress.

3. Serves as the instructional leader who regularly monitors department curriculum, instruction, and assessment to ensure curriculum is culturally relevant, instruction is culturally responsive, and assessment and grading practices are equitable.

4. Collaborates with other administrators to coordinate and facilitate the administration of standardized testing, including AP and ACT testing.

5. Collaborates with the administrative team on the development and facilitation of all staff development initiatives, including institute days, teacher training, and coaching, after school, summer & courses for educational advancement, data analysis, peer observation, mentor/mentee program, etc.

6. Facilitates instructional rounds in order to continuously improve instruction toward district goals, ensuring instruction reflects content area best practice, is student-centered, and critically engaging and providing ongoing feedback and professional learning based on instructional rounds.

7. Facilitates Professional Learning Communities focused on data,…