DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON - SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-K-12

Position Type:
Athletics/ Extracurricular/Non-Athletics

Date Posted:
6/4/2024

Location:
District Wide

Date Available:
07/01/2024

Closing Date:
06/14/2024

District:
Christina School District
POSITION: DISTRICT CHAIRPERSON - SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-K-12

LOCATION: District-Wide position for the 2024-2025 school year
(May be filled as a Chair of Co-Chair)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for State of Delaware Certification in a Content Area
• Master's Degree, preferred
• Three or more years successful AVID teaching experience preferred
• Experience developing and delivering various professional development i.e. seminars,
• interactive work sessions, small group and one on one coaching
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, school administrators and central office staff
• Knowledge of AVID best practices in teaching and learning
• Knowledge of AVID strategies to increase student engagement
• Knowledge of AVID instructional differentiation strategies
• Demonstrated leadership abilities

SALARY: CEA EPER Salary Scale
MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT: July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Please apply online, upload a letter of interest, and resume to your completed application no later than June 14, 2024. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of district-wide goals, department goals, and content area goals
• Assists administration in improvement of instruction through analysis of assessment data
• Attend all year-round meetings as scheduled by supervisor
• Participate in select building level meetings
• Disseminate area/content/department information to peers through meetings, emails, texts, etc. and ensure continuous communication flow
• Greet, assist, and provide support to new (or new to content area) educators & support staff
• Lead department/grade level discussions regarding students and assist in the creation of opportunities to improve or accelerate student achievement
• Manage the department budget; responsible for order forms, distribution of supplies and materials, and inventory supplies and materials for their department/grade level
• Meet with administration to discuss district climate, school/district policies and other various content/area related issues
• Monthly (or more frequently as required) communicate area/department needs and concerns to administration
• Participate and lead summer planning sessions
• Plan and deliver professional learning opportunities as directed by administration
• Plan and/or assist in community outreach
• Manage online area/department presence (website, social media, etc.)
• Responsible for informing, monitoring, and/or completing the field trip planning and implementation for district-wide opportunities
• Schedule, plan/publish agenda, lead or facilitate, and provide minutes for department/PLC meetings
• Serve as a liaison between the district administration and the schools
• Summarize and report area/department events and information at building level meetings
• Support student success through the discussion of truancy, academic failure, climate, etc. for students and provide recommendations
• Additional responsibilities at the discretion of supervisor and district administration

CONTENT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direction and leadership in the development of a comprehensive social studies curriculum for all 6-12 schools including: scope and sequence documents, pacing guides, units of study, and balanced assessments.
• Instructional Leadership: Provide guidance and support to elementary and secondary social studies teachers in instructional strategies, lesson planning, assessment methods, and differentiation techniques to meet the needs of diverse learners
• Professional Development: Coordinate and facilitate professional development opportunities for social studies faculty to enhance their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and use of instructional technology.
• Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources, including textbooks, instructional materials, and equipment (EX: globes, etc), to support effective teaching and learning in the social studies department.
• Family and Community Engagement: Communicate regularly with families and the community about the social studies curriculum, and opportunities for involvement in social studies-related activities, events, and initiatives.
  • Coordinate ONE District family information night per school year
• Community Connection and Pride: Manage the "social studies" curriculum page of the CSD website and provide regular updates to District newsletters and communication.
• Curriculum Alignment: Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of the social studies curriculum within the department and across grade levels, disciplines, and educational programs.
• Cultural Responsiveness: Promote cultural responsiveness and equity in social students education by incorporating diverse perspectives, experiences, and resources into the curriculum and instructional practices.
• Coordinates the selection of instructional materials, supplies, equipment, and textbooks to support the implementation of the social studies standards
• Supports, where applicable, the implementation of signature programs (AVID, CTE, and Dual Enrollment).
• Supports integration of social emotional learning (SEL) within the social studies curriculum
• Supports integration of House Bills into the social studies curriculum (EX: HB 300 or HB 198)
• Review and evaluate results of state and district assessments, and recommend appropriate modifications to CSD social studies programs.
• Innovation and Integration: Explore innovative approaches to social studies education, such as project-based learning, inquiry-based instruction, STEM initiatives, and cross-curricular integration, to enhance student engagement and achievement.
• Lead/ Coordinate annual Mikva Challenge
• Lead/ Coordinate other social studies aligned work such as National History Day
• Attend designated CSD Board Meetings to share information
• Lead/ Coordinate Junior Achievement partnership for K-5

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position

Employment is Conditional Upon Receipt of an An Acceptable Criminal Background Report, a Negative Pre-Employment Drug Screening and a Child Abuse Registry Check Showing You Are Not on the Registry at any Level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Avenue, Newark DE 19702; Telephone: ([redacted].