Provides instructional leadership and oversees operation of a high school Specialty Center.  Responsible for the organization and structure of the program.  Supports a staff of professional and instructional personnel under the direction of the principal.  Requires assigned classroom instruction. Teacher Contract + 20 days = 220 days

Essential Job Functions:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Under the direction of the principal, provides program direction to this specialty center.  Provides leadership in promoting choices for students in pursuing courses of study appropriate to their special talents and interests.
• Coordinates with the principal and the Human Resource Department staffing needs; recommends staffing changes; participates in the recruitment, selection and assignment of the center's staff.
• Coordinates with the designated school counselors to direct and support center students in the scheduling process
• Provides leadership and direction to the center teachers and support staff; reviews and analyzes data to lead the center's efforts in achieving high academic performance of all students.
• Coordinates curriculum development with Instructional Services, the school administration and community organizations.  Communicates division-wide policy, procedures and guidelines to the school staff.  Interprets school board policy, procedures and guidelines to parents and public.  Ensures compliance with existing applicable federal and state statute, policy and guidelines related to public schools and institutional policies of related organizations.
• Serves as a member of the school leadership team and represents center at meetings, conferences, hearings and other public forums; gathers citizen and parental input.  Works with committees of teachers, business alliances, and organizations in specific programs.
• Under the direction of the school principal and in partnership with the curriculum specialists, the coordinator will be responsible for curriculum design, course selection, staff selection, curriculum writing, and material/textbook selection and ordering.
• Communicates educational opportunities of the Specialty Center including conducting orientations, open houses, and countywide curriculum fairs.  Prepares and edits brochures and other publications. Works with Community Relations, the principal, and the Director of High Schools on public relations as it applies to the center.
• Under the direction of the principal, coordinates student selection and notification.
• Will be assigned classroom instruction:  Plans and delivers appropriate curriculum using district curriculum. Maintains order within the classroom in accordance with division guidelines regarding student behavior management.  Supervises students during non-classroom times (lunch, fire drills, etc.).
• Consistently evaluates Program effectiveness.  Assess/Monitor student learning.  Work with Curriculum Specialists to identify student achievement measures, professional development, and community outreach.
• Attend extra-curricular/co-curricular Specialty Center/School events.
• Demonstrates commitment to improving professional competence.
• Assesses student learning on an ongoing basis and alters instruction to meet group/individual needs.
• Uses the curriculum of the district to plan daily instructional activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
Extensive knowledge of instructional and internship program planning, total high school operation and group dynamics.   Considerable knowledge of: federal and state regulations relative to areas of responsibility and the ability to interpret and apply the regulations; the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction; of academic curriculum for assigned classes.  Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals to design and deliver instruction and to assess students' learning and in decision-making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships, long range planning and forecasting and the ability to communicate effectively.

Requirements:

• Must hold a valid Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional teaching license with an endorsement in a secondary content area and 3-5 years successful teaching experience.
• An endorsement in Administration and Supervision endorsement is preferred.

In addition to the on-line application, teacher applicants are required to submit:

Transcripts

Both undergraduate and graduate transcripts must be submitted. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. 

References

To complete their application, applicants must submit two (2) written  references . When possible,  references  should be from a current or previous supervisor.  References  from a supervising teacher or professor are acceptable when there is no relevant prior work history.

Applicants may use the Chesterfield County Public Schools  reference  form or a signed, dated letter of  reference .

Chesterfield County Public Schools Reference Form  (Click on the wording.)

 

Copy of Teaching license

Complete Application Package

Applications for teaching positions will not be evaluated until complete packets, to include transcripts, teaching licenses, teacher assessment scores (Praxis II, etc.), and references are received. To expedite application review, these documents may be scanned and attached to the on-line application.  The documents may also be mailed or hand delivered to:

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Department of Human Resources
9900 Krause Road
Chesterfield, VA  23832

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test