Department Chair World Languages 5-7 dept members - Edgewood High - Internal Candidates Only

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HCPS is committed to recruiting and retaining effective and diverse educators and staff to build a climate of student success and improve learning experiences for every child in every classroom.

OPEN TO HCPS EMPLOYEES ONLY

DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON

Middle Schools

High Schools (NONCORE)

Performs duties to improve the quality of instruction in the department to which the chairperson is assigned.

• Department Chairpersons are required to work one additional hour per day beyond the teacher schedule.
• Department Chairpersons have the opportunity to work up to three additional days during the summer.

Schools with Department Chairperson vacancies that do not have a teaching vacancy within that specific content area must be filled with an InSchool candidate.

Schools with Department Chairperson vacancies that do have a teaching vacancy within that specific content area may be filled with a CountyWide candidate.

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

INCLUDE

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar related or logical assignment to the position.

Demonstrates and applies knowledge and understanding of current issues and instructional trends in content area.

Provides schoolwide leadership for the preparation and implementation of local state and national assessments.

Monitors and assesses student achievement and participation outcomes using appropriate data collection and analysis.

Implements and models effective instructional strategies in the classroom by serving as a coach for instructional staff.

Serves as a member of the instructional appraisal team and is actively involved in the appraisal process.

Participates in professional development activities which enhance the department chairpersons role as an instructional leader.

Collaborates with the Instructional Leadership Team and content area supervisors to provide instructional support and professional development opportunities.

Coordinates and provides for the evaluation selection procurement inventory and distribution of textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment.

Assists the principal and supervisor in planning conducting and evaluating departmental meetings and other inservice activities.

Assists in the orientation of teachers new to the department as requested by the principal and supervisor.

Assists with substitutes working in the department.

Coordinates the ordering and distribution of supplies for the department.

Assists the principal in presenting staff development programs to members of the department for the purpose of improved instruction.

Participates in school and county curriculum development.

Assists in the preparation of the departmental budget.

Performs other workrelated duties as assigned.

SALARY

This is a tenmonth position.

Annual compensation is a stipend which is added to your salary based upon the rate established by the Negotiated Agreement (FY. Annual stipends range from $1396 to $2993 based on years of experience in a stipend eligible position and number of teachers in the respective areas.

For more information please refer to the Department Chairpersons TeachersinCharge and Teacher Specialist section of the HCEA Negotiated Agreement: FLSA: Exempt

REQUIREMENTS

Must hold or be eligible for a Maryland Advanced Certificate or Maryland Professional License with endorsements in the requisite content area.

Hold tenure.

Experience and/or coursework which support knowledge of curriculum development and supervision.

Five years of successful teaching experience which may include but is not limited to specialized areas such as guidance speechlanguage pathologist psychologist or pupil personnel worker.

Demonstrated mastery in the appropriate content area.

Exhibits knowledge skill and experience working with both information and instructional technology.

Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

Outstanding leadership management and organizational skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Employment applications are accepted online only. To access the application visit the Current Job Openings section of the HCPS website at . If you have questions or require assistance to complete the online employment application contact the Human Resources Office at.

DEADLINE

Online employment applications will be accepted until Thursday May 8 2025.

The Board of Education of Harford County is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all employees and applicants. We adhere to the principles of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including pregnancy and related conditions sexual orientation and gender identity) religion disability age genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Board of Education of Harford County prohibits discrimination based on sex race color national origin religion or any other protected characteristic in any program or activity it operates. The Board of Education of Harford County encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Inquiries or concerns about your rights related to Title IX can be directed to our Title IX Coordinator Dr. Eric Davis at 102 South Hickory Ave Bel Air MDor . Inquiries related to your rights under Title VI or Title VII can be directed to our Coordinator of Investigations Ms. Renee McGlothlin ator . Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination policy can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: () and found on the HCPS website under Board of Education Policies and Procedures. Harford County Public Schools nondiscrimination statement can be accessed here: NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: () and found on HCPS homepage.

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