Humanities Department Head

Position Type:

Administration/Department Head

Date Posted:

6/11/2024

Location:

Frank Scott Bunnell High School

Date Available:

07/01/2024

Closing Date:

07/18/2024

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DEPARTMENT HEAD - HUMANITIES

BUNNELL HIGH SCHOOL

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Department Head reports to the Assistant Superintendent 7-12. The position is in accordance with terms outlined in the Stratford Administrators' Association (SAA) contract.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates leadership in all aspects of the department.

• Coordinates or serves on district curriculum committees.

• Participates in the development and articulation of the English and Social Studies curriculum.

• Coordinates the implementation of the high school English and Social Studies curriculum.

• Participates in the interview process for teaching candidates at the discretion of the Principal/Asst. Superintendent.

• Identifies staff development needs within the department.

• Assists in preparing an annual budget for the department.

• Coordinates the student selection of courses within the department.

• Maintains an inventory of department supplies and equipment.

• Assists with the supervision and evaluation of department staff.

• Responsibilities also extend to the feeder middle school.

• Teach up to two English classes

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Connecticut Educator Certificate, (105) or (092) as well as current state teaching certification (English 015).

• Thorough knowledge of English / Social Studies methodologies and teaching techniques

• Master's Degree in secondary education in addition to graduate study in the subject area, or a Master's Degree in English with graduate work in secondary education

• Successful teaching experience on the secondary school level

• The ability to work cooperatively with staff and to exercise leadership in the supervision of staff and the development of curriculum

• The ability to organize the department so that the needs of pupils and teaching of subject matter will be interwoven in the most effective manner

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• High standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity

• Strong work ethic

WORK YEAR

As described in the Stratford Administrators' Association contract

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is determined in accordance with the provisions of the current administrator contract.