<p>The Department Head works as a teacher leader in grades 6-12. The Department Head's role is shared between direct teaching with students (0.4 FTE) and the overall leadership of the department (0.6 FTE).</p> <p>This position reports to, and is evaluated by the Principals and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Current MA DESE Supervisor/Director License (or eligibility for licensure) </li><li>Master's Degree </li><li>Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an ELA teacher </li><li>Effective leadership skills and experiences </li><li>Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development </li><li>Ability to speak a second language preferred </li><li>Background in Universal Design for Learning preferred </li></ul> <p>Teaching and Learning</p> <ul> <li>Support and model effective teaching and assessment practices throughout the department. </li><li>Work closely with the middle and high school principals to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning through supervision and evaluation of teachers within the department. </li><li>Monitor student performance throughout the department and ensure courses and the overall program are continuously reviewed, revised and tuned to maximize student engagement and learning. </li><li>Research, model and support the implementation of innovative teaching practices throughout the department. </li></ul> <p>Curriculum</p> <ul> <li>Monitor the department's curriculum to ensure that it is current, relevant, aligned to standards, and supports the district's vision for instructional practices. </li><li>Coordinate the ongoing review and revision of department curriculum with the Office of Teaching & Learning. </li></ul> <p>Professional Development</p> <ul> <li>Monitor teaching and learning throughout the department to understand professional learning needs. </li><li>Engage faculty throughout the department in the development of professional learning opportunities. </li><li>Coordinate professional development planning with the Assistant Superintendents and other District Leaders. </li></ul> <p>Leadership</p> <ul> <li>Coordinate with school and district leaders to support strategic planning for long range growth and efficacy of the department. </li><li>Coordination of the department's curriculum with Directors, Department heads and the Assistant Superintendent to support an integrated and coherent curriculum. </li><li>Provide ongoing support and mentoring to teachers throughout the department. </li><li>Determine the number of sections for each departmental class offering and assign the deployment of teachers into these classes. </li><li>Support students, teachers, and parents during instances of disagreement regarding assessment, curriculum, and assignments. </li><li>Provide periodic reports and presentations to the Superintendent and School Committee. </li></ul> <p>Management and Operations</p> <ul> <li>Maintain a comprehensive inventory of the department's current material resources. </li><li>Develop a strategic plan for the maintenance and replacement of the department's material resources. </li><li>Coordinate with school and district leaders to develop the department's annual budget. </li></ul>