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Fall River Public Schools

Department Head - ELA (5464)

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TitleDepartment Head - ELA
Posting ID5464
Description

FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS

 

POSITION:  DEPARTMENT HEAD

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for subject area.
  2. Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for Supervisor/Director.
  3. Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
  4. Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject area.

 

REPORTS TO:            School Principal

 

SUPERVISES:             Assignments as determined by the Principal

 

JOB GOAL:              To support and assist classroom teachers with content and content-specific pedagogy that effectively supports students in meeting the standards identified in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation to assigned curricular areas.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  1. In conjunction with the curriculum directors, coordinates the development and implementation of district curriculum objectives.
  2. Teaches one class in area of certification.
  3. Evaluates all staff as determined by Principal.
  4. Observes classrooms on an ongoing basis.
  5. Assists teachers in resolving instructional problems and serves as a resource on curriculum questions.
  6. Checks lesson plans regularly to insure that curriculum requirements are being met and that necessary materials are available
  7. Meets with teachers during preparation times.
  8. Makes recommendations on curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and program innovation.
  9. Oversees the department’s supply, textbook, and equipment needs.
  10. Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of staff.
  11. Provides in-service training, and assigning of staff, based on needs identified in both district and school improvement plans.
  12. Assists in developing and utilizing community resources for department needs.
  13. Keeps abreast of progress and new developments in field of specialty.
  14. Is responsible for collecting results official assessments and documentation necessary for school improvement plan implementation.
  15. Any other duties as defined by the Principal.

 

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT            In accordance with the Fall River Administrators’ Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding.

 

    

 

 

Closing Date for Applications:  As indicated on webpage

 

 

The Fall River Public Schools offers all programs, activities, and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,

sexual orientation, and disability.

Shift TypeFull-Time
Salary Range$84,504.00 - $110,560.00 / Per Year
LocationViveiros

Applications Accepted

Start Date12/16/2024