Math, Foreign Language And Wellness Department Head

The Mathematics/Foreign Language/ Wellness Department Head would be considered a master teacher capable of modeling instructional techniques, providing peer coaching, staying current in the field, consistently seeking resources and advocating for excellence in the all areas this person supervises at Wareham High School. This person would provide leadership in curriculum, instruction and assessment to teachers in the department. Responsibilities include:

Teaching 2 math classes
Evaluating staff using the Teachers' Evaluation Rubric
Providing leadership for curriculum and assessment development at the secondary level
Providing coordination of curriculum/assessment with other levels and buildings
Assisting department with the planning and implementation of professional development
Attending weekly department head meetings
Regularly collecting, analyzing, and sharing student achievement data with teachers to assist in informing their instruction
Conducting monthly department meetings
Participating in bimonthly student support council meetings
Collaborating on grant development, writing and implementation
Assisting with student academic problems and decision-making
Monitoring grade input for department
Creating and following a yearly department improvement plan
Participating in appropriate professional development
Being responsible for the efficient running of the department