English Department Head Teacher

Worcester, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ELA Department Head Teacher Overview:Reporting to the Principal the ELA Department Head Teacher serves as the primary ELA teacherfor multiple grade levels (grades 6-8). In addition to providing direct classroom instruction theteacher serves as a leader and mentor to the Teaching Fellows on the ELA team and is an essentialpoint of contact with families. This teacher position is responsible for creating an environment inwhich students can achieve their highest potential as demonstrated by measurable academic andsocial Responsibilities: Reporting to the Principal your responsibilities will consist of the following: Modeling of successful teacher practices:o Lead teach at least four ELA classes within the 6th-8th grade level (both boys andgirls sections) and co-teach other classes as needed.o Taking a leadership role in the co-teaching/paraprofessional mode with a focus ongrowing the impact of the ELA program. As a leader for the schools ELADepartment the ELA Department Head must be flexible and willing and able tocomplete a variety of tasks and be willing to step up to ensure the success of theELA Department fellow teachers and students.o Developing lesson plans and maintaining a Curriculum Document that includes: A copy of lesson plans. A copy of any unit plans utilized in class. A copy of all worksheets (with reference numbers tied back to lesson plans)used in class. A copy of all assessments used in class. Participate in the schools student support model where needed including:o Actively participating in weekly Student Support Team meetings.o Running small group and individual work during WIN blocks as needed.o Support the successful implementation of AVID strategies in the classrooms andcomplete AVID related trainings as needed. Assisting in regular staffing responsibilities as outlined in the Nativity Faculty Handbook andNativity Employee Manual.o Such tasks include participating in one late day (i.e. end of academic day throughend of after-school day) per week assisting lunch and/or recess duties as needed.o Assisting with morning advisory and in emergency teaching needs as such needsdevelop.o Attending and actively participating in weekly staff meetings.o Participating in staff orientation prior to the start of the school year and two annualtwo-day retreats. Participate in Summer Session orientation and Summer Session (July).o Summer Orientation Dates: July 1st-July 2nd: July 1 2026 is the start date for thisrole.o Summer Session Dates: July 6th-July 24tho End of August Orientation Dates to be communicated by May 1st 2026. Follow the annual Academic Calendar (to be forwarded to employees by June 2026) withparticipation in staff orientation prior to the start of school year. Assist the Principal with special projects as needed. Promote the schools diversity equity inclusion and anti-racist work within the academicprogram curriculum and day-to-day duties. Fulfill responsibilities as memorialized in the Nativity Employee Handbook.

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