Department Chair

Common Core Competencies:

• Capable of leading a team of teachers in the design of STEM academies
• Capable of focusing on the needs of digital learners
• Versed in the standards for learning, leading, and teaching in the digital age Capable of implementing rigorous instructional strategies that set high expectations for teachers and all children including those with disabilities.
• Capable of modeling Common Core instructional shifts
• Capable of providing leadership, coordination, and innovation in STEM

Qualifications:           

• New York State SAS/SBL & Teacher certification in a science, technology, or math
• 5-7 years building level administrative experience
• Department chair experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Serves as an educational leader.
• Prepares teachers to evaluate their techniques and procedures and to investigate new approaches.
• Recommends budget items to achieve the objectives of the curriculum.
• Assesses the personnel needs of the department and makes recommendations to the principal.
• Supports and assists teachers in the implementation of the instructional program
• Serves as a STEM curriculum expert
• Conducts scheduled department meetings on a regular basis.
• Works collaboratively with MVCSD administration.
• Evaluates and oversees supplies, textbooks and equipment.
• Assists the s principals in establishing priorities on budget items.
• Provides input to administration on the creation of the master schedule.
• Collaborates with administration in establishing and implementing benchmark and     formative assessment schedules.
• Maintains resource materials for department reference.
• Attends relevant school, district, and professional meetings when available and necessary.

REPORTS TO: The Principal