Department Chair - English

Essential Job Functions

• Order all department texts, materials and supplies and maintain all records and inventories.
• Schedule teaching assignments.
• Plan/conduct monthly department meetings.
• Address the needs of substitute teachers.
• Follow the approved courses of study in teaching assignments.
• Use effective instructional methodologies and assessments that focus on state standards.
• Maintain appropriate and accurate student lesson plans and records.
• Establish and maintain appropriate communications with staff, students, and parents.
• Develop departmental grade data.
• Commit to professional development activities.
• Absence from extra-curricular activities and building supervision is not allowed.
• Assist in establishing department curriculum objectives and develop a plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives.
• Cook up curriculum mapping.

Equipment Use

• Standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Evidence of successful teaching experience.
• Evidence of successful classroom management and lesson planning.
• Evidence of successful technology skills.
• Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills.
• Evidence of interpersonal relations/communication skills to effect and maintain team work, consensus, and a high level of fairness and professionalism.
• Awareness of current research and best practices in specific content area.
• Evidence of strong commitment to time on task, attendance and punctuality.
• Evidence of prior involvement/participation in staff development activities.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Seldom = Less than 25%
• Occasional = 26 to 50%
• Often = 51 to 75%
• Very Frequent = Greater than 75%
• Physical Requirement Percentage of Time:
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Seldom
• Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom
• Ability to carry 25 pounds. Seldom
• Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent
• Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent
• Ability to operate job-related equipment. Occasional

Licenses/Registrations/Certifications

• Valid Indiana Teacher’s License.

Education

• BS/BA Degree.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of teaching experience.