Science Division Chair

Duties

Science Division Chair

Science Department Responsibilities

• Leading the division in the study of current educational research that supports strong science practices and leads shifts in curriculum and instructional practices to align with that research.

• Develop three dimensional assessments aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards in coordination with course teams.

• Analyzes curriculum for all courses in the Science Division and collaborates with Professional Learning Communities to ensure all students have access to grade-level rigorous and supportive instruction daily.

• Coordinate ongoing professional learning in science curriculum in alignment with the district and school priorities.

• Monitor and lead response to the Illinois Science Assessment growth measures.

• Participate in the York MTSS Committee to lead and measure the impact of Tier 2 interventions.

• Develop and support coordination between Literacy and Math Divisions

General Division Chair Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Demonstrates vision and provides leadership to support meeting school improvement plan and district strategic plan goals.

• 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 Building Leadership Team and other School & District leadership teams.

Curriculum and Instruction

• Communicates division goals and priorities to all stakeholders as the liaison of the division.

• Develops capacity of teachers through delegated teacher leadership opportunities. .

• Facilitates and supports articulation of curriculum and program development for grades 6-12 in coordination with district staff.

Supervision and Evaluation

• Works collaboratively with building and district leadership to set and maintain high expectations for students and educators .

• Uses both formative and summative staff evaluation procedures to improve teaching with formal and informal feedback to improve instructional practices.

• Provides timely and specific feedback to staff by: Visiting classes and preparing observation reports through the formalized observation process and informal feedback loops

• 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 in collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Instruction and Principal.

• Assists the Assistant Principal for Instruction in developing the master schedule.

• Supervises, prepares, and administers the division budget to allocate funds in alignment with division, building, and district goals.

• Supervises the use and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supplies, and book orders.

• Advocates for divisional initiatives within the district and community.

Other Duties As Assigned

Qualifications

Required: Administrative Endorsement (Teacher Leadership, Principal, or Superintendent)

Salary/Benefits

$100,000-salary commensurate with experience

Benefits include District paid TRS and medical insurance, 15 sick days, 5 personal days

How to Apply

apply on the District 205 website.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/elmhurst/onlineapp/_application.aspx?starting=true

School District

www.elmhurst205.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?category=Administration&AppliTrackJobId=6952&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/26/2024

Start Date

8/5/2024