SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIR, Grades 6-12

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Company: Darien Public Schools

Location: Darien, CT 06820

Description:

Position Type:
Administration/Department Chairperson

Date Posted:
7/24/2024

Date Available:
August 2024

Closing Date:
Until FilledVACANCY: SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIR, Grades 6-12

EFFECTIVE: August 2024

WORK YEAR: 197 days (187 teacher work year plus 10 additional days)

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Successful record as a social studies teacher (5 years at the secondary level of teaching experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated leadership skills at the secondary level
  • Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of curriculum development and program evaluation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching techniques and instructional practices that result in quality learning
  • Demonstrated successful experience with staff development
  • Connecticut certifications:
  • 092-Intermediate Administration and Supervision 026-History and Social Studies, Grades 7-12
  • Such additions and alternatives to the above qualification as may be appropriate or acceptable to the Superintendent of Schools
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction

SALARY: Per contract between the Darien Board of Education and the Darien Administrators' Association

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Internal applicants (current employees of the Darien Public Schools in any capacity) must submit an Internal Applicant application via Applitrack, including uploading a current resume and cover
letter. www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Employment Opportunities

External applicants must submit an electronic application via Applitrack: www.darienps.org, District Information, Departments, Employment Opportunities. Supporting documentation, such as a cover letter, resume, teaching certificate(s), transcripts, and three letters of recommendation, must be uploaded to the electronic application. Paper and emailed application materials will not be accepted from external applicants.

Applications will be reviewed as received

NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 7, 2024

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Darien Public Schools is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. Darien Public Schools does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Darien Public Schools does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding Darien Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Marjorie B. Cion, Director of Human Resources,

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