• Job Description

  Req#: 5242221

  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).

  This position reports to, and is evaluated by the Principals and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching & Learning.

  Qualifications:

  • Current MA DESE Supervisor/Director License (or eligibility for licensure)
  • Master's Degree
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience as an ELA teacher
  • Effective leadership skills and experiences
  • Proven background in instruction, assessment, and professional development
  • Ability to speak a second language preferred
  • Background in Universal Design for Learning preferred

  Teaching and Learning

  1. Support and model effective teaching and assessment practices throughout the department.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Research, model and support the implementation of innovative teaching practices throughout the department.

  Curriculum

  1. Monitor the department’s curriculum to ensure that it is current, relevant, aligned to standards, and supports the district’s vision for instructional practices.
  2. Coordinate the ongoing review and revision of department curriculum with the Office of Teaching & Learning.

  Professional Development

  1. Monitor teaching and learning throughout the department to understand professional learning needs.
  2. Engage faculty throughout the department in the development of professional learning opportunities.
  3. Coordinate professional development planning with the Assistant Superintendents and other District Leaders.

  Leadership

  1. Coordinate with school and district leaders to support strategic planning for long range growth and efficacy of the department.
  2. Coordination of the department’s curriculum with Directors, Department heads and the Assistant Superintendent to support an integrated and coherent curriculum.
  3. Provide ongoing support and mentoring to teachers throughout the department.
  4. Determine the number of sections for each departmental class offering and assign the deployment of teachers into these classes.
  5. Support students, teachers, and parents during instances of disagreement regarding assessment, curriculum, and assignments.
  6. Provide periodic reports and presentations to the Superintendent and School Committee.

  Management and Operations

  1. Maintain a comprehensive inventory of the department’s current material resources.
  2. Develop a strategic plan for the maintenance and replacement of the department's material resources.
  3. Coordinate with school and district leaders to develop the department’s annual budget.

• About the company

  Dedham High School is a public high school in Dedham, Massachusetts, United States, and a part of the Dedham Public Schools district.

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