Fine And Applied Arts Department Chairperson

Position Type:
Administration/Fine and Applied Arts - Department Chairperson

Date Posted:
2/14/2023

Location:
Mundelein High School

Date Available:
07/01/2023

Closing Date:
03/31/2023

District:
Mundelein Consolidated High School District 120
Title: Fine & Applied Arts Department Chairperson

Reports to: Asst Superintendent of Teaching & Learning

Job Summary:

To serve as a member of the leadership team, providing Fine & Applied Arts department leadership in the areas of: curriculum and instruction initiatives; instructional coaching; staff development programs; recruitment; hiring and evaluation of certified/classified staff; and related day to day supportive management tasks.

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Illinois License (PEL) registered in Lake County, Illinois (region 34)
• General Administrative endorsement (GADM)- Administrative experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred but not required
• Experience in providing curriculum leadership and innovation
• Ability to work toward interdisciplinary instruction with other departments
• Proven ability to mentor new teachers
• Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies
• Three to five years of successful teaching experience
• Experience preferred in course pathways, career tech education and internships/apprenticeships
• Experience preferred in creating Perkins & CTE grants

Performance Responsibilities:
Leadership:

• Provide leadership in the development of shared beliefs and values about student learning and student intellectual development with respect to District 120 Long Range Plan.
• Provide leadership within the department to support and improve student learning based on data analysis and best practices.
• Provide leadership for the development of a learning environment that fosters collaboration, reflection, growth and innovation.
• Act as a role model for the department by demonstrating a commitment to learning and modeling professionalism and respect for others.
• Provide leadership and promote participation in professional development activities related to curriculum and instruction.
• Represent the department at local, state and national conferences.
• Implement the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals/objectives.
• Recognize and celebrate the achievements of staff.
• Teach, as assigned in the department area.

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment:

• Monitor curriculum development and the delivery of instruction to ensure alignment with district and state standards and with the professional standards of the professional national associations.
• Lead and assist the development of an assessment system that monitors student learning and analyzes data to improve instruction and to ensure that the school's educational goals are met.
• Work to set and maintain standards of effective teaching.
• Maintain a current knowledge and understanding of best practices for effective instructional and assessment strategies.
• Make recommendations for alternative learning opportunities for students who have difficulty demonstrating success in a tractional high school setting.
• Maintain standards of respect and behavior among department members.
• Model and mentor best practices including training, technology integration, interdisciplinary instruction, and project based instruction.
• Work with the Asst. Superintendent of Teaching and Learning to oversee all areas of student learning, achievement and growth.

Staff Supervision and Development:

• Supervise and evaluate department staff to ensure that the instructional practices in the classroom are consistent with MHS core values, Illinois Goals and Standards, and MHS curriculum objectives.
• Mentor non-tenured teachers to facilitate a success in the initial teaching years.
• Use the evaluation process to improve teaching and learning.
• Develop plans and identify resources for professional growth and the implementation of Best Practices.

Organizational Management:

• Recruit, screen and interview prospective faculty members and make recommendations for employment.
• Determine teaching assignments for department and assist in the development of the master schedule.
• Work with the guidance department in the monitoring of student registration and course selection, including review of all waivers and level changes requests for department.
• Develop department budgets and monitor equipment and supplies.
• Assist and supervise substitute teachers within the department.
• Screen and interview prospective student teachers.

Communication and Public Information:

• Model and mentor communication and positive interpersonal skills within the school and community.
• Provide press releases that promote and celebrate the good work of the department.
• Serve as a communication link between the building administration and department members on a regular basis.
• Facilitate communication and meetings with parents regarding department information and individual student progress.

Other:

• Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment:

This position is a 200 day position (10 days prior to the teachers' first contract day of school and 10 days following the teachers' last contract day)

Application Procedure: Apply Online

Due to the volume of applications we receive, the District is unable to respond to telephone and email inquiries regarding the status of an application