Science Division Chair

Position Type:
Administration/Divisional Chair

Date Posted:
6/26/2024

Location:
York Community High School

Date Available:
08/05/2024Administrative position: Science Division Chair
School year: 2024-2025
Duration: 10 month + 10 days
Minimum starting salary: $100,000-salary commensurate with experience
Benefits include District paid TRS and medical insurance, 15 sick days, 5 personal days
Required: Administrative Endorsement (Teacher Leadership, Principal, or Superintendent)

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

IL Professional Educator License with proper endorsement required and registered in DuPage County
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.