Job Description

Title:   LEADERSHIP TEAM/DEPARTMENT HEAD - MIDDLE SCHOOL

Position Type: Supplement

Primary Function:

Position is responsible under the direction of the principal for assisting with the development and mentoring of assigned teachers; providing staff development; identifying the instructional needs of teachers; serving as liaison between the department and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education or a related field. Must have at least 3 years of successful teaching in field. Must be eligible for, or in possession or an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
• Must possess ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, & the public

Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides instructional leadership by facilitating and coaching the implementation of the curriculum within the department
• Serves as a member of the instructional leadership team and attends meetings as scheduled by the principal
• Facilitates department meetings and disseminates information/materials, present and analyze data, and foster collaboration among teachers
• Assists regular, substitute, and student teachers with instructional needs
• Supervises team planning within PLC meetings when appropriate
• Provides assistance with the school improvement plan goals
• Works with the school administrators and the director of counseling in developing the master schedule for their content area
• Manages textbooks and instructional resources for the department
• Ensures teachers complete emergency lesson plans and file them in designated location
• Provides assistance to the assistant principals in coordinating coverage of classes in emergency situations
• Work with bookkeeper and principal to purchase all materials/supply orders for department
• Provides assistance with planning professional development activities and facilitating PD sessions
• Provides leadership in the training and integration of technology as well as grade book software and Learning Management system
• Collaborates with department members and administrators to resolve concerns
• Observes and conferences with teachers as assigned by administrator to help formulate and monitor school-based plans of action for improvement of teacher performance as needed
• Assist administrative team with pre-service events and activities
• Ensures all required documentation and procedures are followed by teachers within the department
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Reports to:

School Administrator

Terms of Employment:

Additional days may be contracted for specific job assignments. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.

Evaluation:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on the evaluation of licensed personnel.

5/15/2024