Department Chairperson Social Studies 25-26 (NBOE)

Overview

Bring your content expertise to an environment that encourages creative pedagogical practices. As a Department Chair, you can expect to infuse cutting edge intellectual practices into the curriculum and equip our teachers and students to grapple with the latest concepts and practices in your content area.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• New Jersey Department of Education Certificate in Supervisor (0106).
• Minimum of three (3) years successful experience in teaching the related content area or related experience.

Basic Functions And Responsibilities

• Facilitates the growth and development of teachers working collaboratively with peers.
• Aids teachers in alignment, articulation, integration, and implementation of curriculum through and across grade levels.
• Teaches demonstration lessons in classrooms and serves as a peer coach and mentor for staff in reciprocal relationships.
• Provides teachers the opportunity to develop effective instructional techniques, strategies, and professional behaviors.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Student Learning Standards for curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Provides teachers with the opportunity to enhance knowledge of content and management skills.
• Analyzes and communicates student assessment data, and makes program recommendations based on the analysis of available data.
• Provides reports on the progress of program initiatives.
• Performs other duties consistent with specific contractual terms of employment as assigned by the Principal.
• Maintains monitoring of the implementation of the school district's approved content program in accordance with the needs of students.
• Assumes responsibility to attend and participate in in-service workshops.
• Assists the classroom teacher and teacher aides in the creative use of new technological equipment and supplementary materials.

REPORTS TO

PRINCIPAL

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD, AND UNION AFFILIATION

• Salary Range: $92,000 - $128,000
• Employment Period: Eleven (11) Months
• Union Affiliation: CASA

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/.