EL Dept Head

The Easton Public Schools is seeking an EL Dept Head About the Role: A Department Head is responsible for providing instructional leadership across relevant subject areas, focusing on studying, evaluating, and implementing research-based curriculum and instruction, and providing leadership in developing, implementing, and improving instructional resources. Department Heads observe and analyze teacher instruction and provide feedback in accordance with the district evaluation tool. Per the contract, Department Heads teach course loads dependent upon the number of teachers they evaluate. Duties and Responsibilities: Teacher: Support all schools as needed Newcomer strategic support Academic support (targeted reading instruction) Push in support in secondary content classes Support modification of curriculum materials for Tier 1 Resource for general education teachers ACCESS testing - screenings and annual assessments Family engagement liaison Building community Support ML family participation in school activities Communication - translation advocacy SLIFE coordinator Director: Supervision & Evaluation Observe and analyze teacher instruction and provide feedback in accordance with the district evaluation tool. Oversee collaborative planning sessions to ensure teacher development, and unit development effectively improve student outcomes Assist the administration in the hiring of teachers within the department. Assist teachers in the development of growth plans that promote professional growth and student learning Assist in the orientation and induction of new staff members. Professional Development Attend monthly after-school leadership meetings and attend professional development meetings when necessary. Encourage research, experimentation, and a variety of teaching models, including the integration of educational technology. With administration, determine the professional development needs of the department. Communication & Collaboration Ensure that staff members know how and why key decisions are being made Assist teachers with welcoming and partnering with parents/caregivers and responding successfully to their concerns when necessary Celebrate individual, school, and district achievements in English Model culturally responsive practices that support diverse students, families and staff Be responsible for channeling information to members of their department/subject area. Act as a liaison between administration and department/subject area members, disseminating information and various requests. Consult with the administration (when necessary) on departmental issues and concerns. Collaborate with the instructional coaches and the EPS Director of Curriculum to ensure alignment of curriculum and instruction Management & Budget Responsibilities Oversee and monitor DESE program compliance Oversee, monitor and support ACCESS screenings and annual assessments Organize productive meetings that engage all members of the department Plan for short and long term departmental improvement goals and budgeting Inventory, evaluate, and order departmental supplies and books and determine and revise the department budget. Initiate purchase orders and follow up on receipt of the same. Assist and support substitutes in the department. Planning & Meeting Facilitation Assist the school administration with the student placement, overrides and add/drops Facilitate data-based discussions with teachers to inform instruction. Be responsible for establishing agendas and supervising contractual meetings and in-service days. Facilitates sessions with the department on the planning, development, and implementation of UbD Teaching & Learning Communicate a vision for improving student learning outcomes and enlist members of the department in achieving that vision Use data to inform plan for continual departmental improvement Model best practices for staff members by using student work to inform instruction in the classroom Job Requirements: valid DESE teacher licensure in ESL ability to work with diverse population of learners knowledge about social justice and equity in the classroom and in pedagogy knowledge of the WIDA ELD standards and MA Curriculum Frameworks, and demonstrated understanding of best practice in curriculum, instruction, and assessment knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention knowledge of the educator evaluation system ability to create and maintain an environment in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths, and challenges are seen and respected Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, and administrators Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and dependability Knowledge of backward design process such as Understanding by Design Five years of previous teaching experience preferred