Overview

Science Division Chair School year: Duration: 10 month + 10 daysTitle: Science Division Chair - High SchoolQualifications:Illinois Administrative LicenseIllinois Teaching Certificate - Type 03, 09 or 10Excellent communication, organization, and project management skillsStrong knowledge of curriculum/instruction/staff developmentMaster's Degree (and/or Doctoral Degree)Evidence of at least five (5) years of exemplary classroom teaching expertiseDeep understanding of current curriculum practices, instructional pedagogy, formative and summative assessments, and implications for classroomsDeep understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards, leadership standards, school improvement and school leader supervision practicesProven leadership skills to facilitate teachers and leaders in curriculum, instruction, and professional developmentAbility to create and use spreadsheets in Excel and Google Sheets (Google Suite)Awareness of instructional technology and opportunities for integration with curriculum and instructionProven ability to listen, share ideas, identify obstacles to student achievement, and plan with other administratorsReports To: Assistant Principal of InstructionSupervises: Division staff (certified and non-certified personnel)Duration: 10 month + 10 daysGeneral Division Chair Responsibilities:Leadership: Demonstrates vision and provides leadership surrounding the school Work Plan. Uses data to analyze strengths and areas of growth for the Division and School. Demonstrates student-centered thinking and problem solving. Advances the profession through participation in local, state and national professional groups. Is an active participant in the Instructional Advisory Council and other School & District leadership teams.Curriculum and Instruction: Works with staff and all other stakeholders to identify a curriculum framework and essential understandings that support the mission and work plan. Demonstrates knowledge of the department's curriculum and instruction goals to all stakeholders; serves as the spokesperson on curricular matters. Encourages the staff to be learners and leaders within and without the district. Facilitates and supports articulation of curriculum and program development for grades 6-12 in coordination with district staff.Supervision and Evaluation: Works collaboratively to set and maintain standards of effective teaching. Uses both formative and summative staff evaluation procedures to improve teaching. Demonstrates skill in giving feedback to staff about their teaching by: Visiting classes and preparing observation reports Preparing and sharing non-tenured and tenured teacher summative evaluations Develops, plans, and offers resources for teacher growth and development.Organizational Management: Facilitates the screening and hiring of division personnel. Assists the Assistant Principal for Instruction in developing the master schedule. Supervises, prepares, and administers the budget. Supervises the use and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supplies, and book orders. Advocates for divisional initiatives within the district and community.Other Duties As AssignedKnowledge:Understanding of continuous improvement processesKnowledge of all applicable Federal and State education requirementsKnowledge of School Code requirementsExperience in the development and implementation of social skills lessons and activitiesExperience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring including data collection, analysis and reporting.Abilities:Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals, ranging from employees to parents of studentsAbility to effectively lead/facilitate group processesAbility to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and external entities to raise academic performanceAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and at times, unpredictable environmentAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlinesAbility to process lar