Science Department Head for Burlington High School

Science Department Head for Burlington High School

School:

Burlington High School

Position:

ScienceDepartment Head

Qualifications:

• successful experience as a secondary ScienceTeacher and licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for grades 9-12
• evidence of success in developing collaborative relationships that result in academic excellence
• a commitment to continuous improvement
• demonstration of leadership and group facilitation skills
• demonstrated and successful experience with one or more of the following: curriculum development school improvement process and/or alignment and assessment of state and/or nantional standards and expectations
• research based knowledge of successful secondaryscience programs
• ability to supervise teaching personnel within the department
• ability to effectively communicate with staff students and parents

Responsibilities:

• maintains a teaching load typically 3 classes but can be adjusted by the principal
• responsible for the continuous improvement of department course alignment assessments and instructional strategies working cooperatively with the department members
• establish and achieve short-range and long-range department goals consistent with both building and district school improvement goals
• oversee the revision and implementation of the curriculum for the ScienceDepartment
• recommend to the principal the assignment of all teachers in the department
• organize the interview process and recommend to the Principal candidates for teaching positions in the department
• evaluate teachers in the department in accordance with existing policies
• assist with the in-service training programs for new teachers as prescribed by the Principal
• work collaboratively with all department staff in improving student achievement
• responsible for checking with substitute teachers to see if they have all the materials needed to effectively carry out their assignment
• assist the Principal in developing and implementing the annual department budget
• conduct regularly scheduled department meetings to ensure departmental members professional growth and continuous curricular improvement that improves student achievement
• serve as a resource person to the principal and/or central office administration in the articulation of the curriculum to meet state and/or federal guidelines
• other duties as may be assigned by the building Principal and/or central office administration

Compensation:

In accordance with Burlington Educators Association Unit D contract

Start Date:

August 2026

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