Department Head - Math

FALL RIVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FALL RIVER MASSACHUSETTS

POSITION: DEPARTMENT HEAD

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for subject area.
• Appropriate Massachusetts educator license for Supervisor/Director.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience at the appropriate level.
• Master’s Degree in the appropriate subject area.

REPORTS TO: School Principal

SUPERVISES: Assignments as determined by the Principal

JOB GOAL: To support and assist classroom teachers with content and content-specific pedagogy that effectively supports students in meeting the standards identified in the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. To provide leadership, coordination, and innovation to assigned curricular areas.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with the curriculum directors, coordinates the development and implementation of district curriculum objectives.
• Teaches one class in area of certification.
• Evaluates all staff as determined by Principal.
• Observes classrooms on an ongoing basis.
• Assists teachers in resolving instructional problems and serves as a resource on curriculum questions.
• Checks lesson plans regularly to insure that curriculum requirements are being met and that necessary materials are available
• Meets with teachers during preparation times.
• Makes recommendations on curriculum development, implementation, assessment, and program innovation.
• Oversees the department’s supply, textbook, and equipment needs.
• Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, and assigning of staff.
• Provides in-service training, and assigning of staff, based on needs identified in both district and school improvement plans.
• Assists in developing and utilizing community resources for department needs.
• Keeps abreast of progress and new developments in field of specialty.
• Is responsible for collecting results official assessments and documentation necessary for school improvement plan implementation.
• Any other duties as defined by the Principal.

SALARY AND TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: In accordance with the Fall River Administrators’ Association contract. Continued employment is contingent on job performance, program needs, and funding.

Closing Date for Applications: As indicated on webpage

The Fall River Public School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We
consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,
pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of
birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status or active military status, mental illness, political
affiliation, genetic information or disability. All candidates are encouraged to apply.