Department Head - Math (CHS) (SY26-27)

Chelsea Public Schools • Chelsea, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chelsea Public Schools (CPS) is a gateway school system that welcomes and educates all students and families. In CPS, we believe all children are capable of achieving their personal best by ensuring a safe and supportive environment for school and classroom environments. The school system educates over 6,200 students in 11 schools, including a pre-K-1st grade school, 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, a virtual school, and 2 high schools. CPS is a culturally responsive school district. We believe that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful relationships that fosters and promotes high expectations and risk taking. We are a district of multilingual students where languages are an asset to student development and growth. More information about CPS can be found on our website at www.chelseaschools.com/cps .

Requirements

• Experienced (3+ years) and DESE licensed teacher in relevant content who has demonstrated exemplary teaching and instructional leadership skills.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education teacher licensure in grade and subject area appropriate for the assignment.
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement for core content teachers.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum frameworks, curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and response to intervention helpful.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish
• Dual certification in ESL and/or Moderate Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Support Primary evaluators in the evaluation process for assigned staff members within their departments.
• Assist with the development of the Educator Plan, including student learning goals and professional practice goals.
• Supervise the Educator's progress through formative assessments, including observations and feedback.
• Evaluate the Educator's progress toward attaining the Educator Plan goals.
• Provide observation, feedback and identifying next action steps in TeachPoint/ Vector Solutions utilizing the CVT tool.
• Participate in training on evaluation and supervision, including use of CVT tool.
• Support and coach teachers within their content area.
• Support departmental hiring processes.
• Facilitate regular coaching sessions with CHS staff members within their departments.
• Oversee course design and curriculum implementation in collaboration with aligned Grades 9–12 District Coordinators.
• Support College and Career Pathway development as active members of the CHS Reimagination Team.
• Facilitate and implement practices and policies developed through the CHS Reimagination Project.
• Facilitate department meetings and Professional Learning Communities (PLCs).
• Create and lead PD early release days, full PD days.
• Reapply annually, similar to coaches/ mentors/ leads.
• Build strong, professional relationships with teachers and students, instructional coaches, lead teachers, school and district-level administrators, families, and the Chelsea community.
• Lead school-based teams such as the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) and Instructional Support Team (IST), to promote collective leadership.
• Participate in and support with instructional coaching spaces with grade band colleagues and vertical colleagues in order to support curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• Lead and collaborate with District Coordinators, Directors, Assistant Superintendents, and School Leaders to align coaching with district and school goals.
• Support the administration and analysis of progress monitoring, formative and summative assessment data.
• Use data to identify trends, adjust instruction, and inform intervention strategies for students.
• Collect and analyze assessment results to develop and track targeted instruction/support for students.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders to support the effective implementation of MTSS through data-informed instructional practices.
• Perform additional responsibilities as determined by the Principal or Designee.
• Support school and district initiatives that may extend beyond the regular school day/year.

Benefits

• Salary based upon step and lane in accordance with Appendix A under the Contract, plus a 6% differential, as applicable to Special Service Personnel under Article II, Section E.
• Work calendar set forth in the Contract (i.e., 184 days) plus additional work days.
• Five (5) additional work days prior to the first day of school.
• Five (5) additional work days following the last day of school.
• Compensation for additional days at a per diem rate based upon the Department Head’s annual salary, including the 6% differential under Article III, Section E, which the parties anticipate will be retirement eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level