Department Leader

Facts  (for 2020-21)

• 9 total positions, 9th – 12 grade
  • HS Math
  • HS Science
  • HS Social Studies
  • HS English
  • HS Spanish
  • HS CTE
  • HS Fine Arts
  • Preschool-12 Counseling
  • MS SPED
• Position is in addition to your current teaching assignment
• 1 additional contract day
• $2,500 stipend*

Description

• Facilitate professional learning communities, ensure completion of weekly team PLC log, use
  data to make decisions, and initiate student-focused instructional conversations.
• Attend district-wide teacher leadership team meetings in August, January, and May, and
  attend monthly building PLC meetings which may extend beyond contract time.
• Stipend includes reading of an assigned book with reflections to be completed before the school year begins.
• Participate in leadership professional development training as needed.
• Partner with instructional coaches as they personalize professional support for the learning
  communities.
• Communicate department information to other teachers and associates impacted by any changes.
• Utilize data warehouse for each department to facilitate intervention grouping decisions.
• Lead team through data-driven decisions. (intervention groupings, etc.)
• Participate in the development of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth
  and student learning including participation in the Jungle Tiger initiative.
• Partner with Instructional Coach and/or TLC Coordinator as a learning partner for a coaching
  cycle.
• Serve as a representative for the team, e.g. being a liaison between principal and team and
  may include serving on a building level team.