Assignment: School-year (5/5 release)
Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience and consistent with faculty salary and
benefits structure
Supervisor: Winnetka Campus Principal

New Trier is seeking a dynamic, progressive leader to chair our Science Department, staffed by 54 Science
teachers (including the Chair) and 3 support staff members. Department leadership is shared with the
Science Department Coordinator who is located on the Northfield Campus.
The curriculum of the Science Department is oriented toward investigative processes designed to meet the needs and
abilities of New Trier students. The department offers introductory courses taught at multiple ability groups, multiple
elective offerings, all Advanced Placement science courses, and summer courses. New Trier students complete an
average of 3.6 years of science. The Science Department has functioned with a collective and individual vision;
teachers are encouraged to work collaboratively as well as to experiment in their methods of instruction and course
content. Our facilities include department offices, classrooms, and 21 universal laboratories with excellent equipment
and technology. The Science Department is currently developing mobile learning experiences for textbooks, classwork,
and laboratory activities, and designing activities that incorporate the Next Generation Science Standards.

Qualifications:

1. Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License with administrative endorsement, or outof-
state equivalent
2. Illinois State Board of Education Qualified Evaluator
3. Minimum five years of experience as a science teacher at the secondary level
4. Department leadership or other educational administrative experience preferred.
5. Master's/advanced degree in science or equivalent
6. Extensive knowledge of content, curriculum, and best practices in assessment and instruction including
the use of technology
7. Experience in effective staff supervision/evaluation
8. Demonstration of collaborative leadership

Responsibilities:
Leadership
A. Demonstrates vision and provides leadership in the creation of shared beliefs and values around student
learning.
B. Involves the department in furthering the school's vision of students' intellectual and emotional growth.
C. Conducts needs assessments and uses data to make decisions and plan for school improvement.
D. Explores, implements and assesses educational concepts that enhance student learning.
E. Understands the change process and leads the department in changes essential to improving student
learning.
F. Advances the profession through participation in local, state and national professional groups.
G. Participates actively on school-based leadership teams, attending weekly meetings of the Department
Chairs and other groups as designated.

Curriculum and Instruction
A. Works with staff and all other stakeholders to identify a curriculum framework and essential
understandings that support the mission and goals of the school.
B. Establishes and implements a process for the annual review and modification of the curriculum.
C. Demonstrates knowledge of the department's curriculum and instruction goals to all stakeholders; serves
as the spokesperson on curricular matters.
D. Engages the staff in the study and implementation of effective teaching practices.
E. Acts as a master teacher for the department by demonstrating a commitment to learning, modeling
professionalism and respect for others, and modeling competence in content and pedagogy.
F. Encourages staff to create professional networks both within and outside the school.
G. Facilitates articulation with the sender schools.

Supervision and Evaluation
A. Works collaboratively to set and maintain standards of effective teaching.
B. Uses both formative and summative staff evaluation procedures to improve teaching.
C. Demonstrates skill in giving feedback to staff about their teaching by:

• Visiting classes and preparing observation reports
• Preparing and sharing non-tenured and tenured teacher summative evaluations
• Preparing and sharing scale movement evaluations

D. Develops, plans, and offers resources for teacher growth and development.
E. Develops an assessment system that reports student learning and analyzes the data to ensure that the
school's educational goals are met.

Organizational Management
A. Facilitates the screening and hiring of department personnel.
B. Manages the master schedule.
C. Supervises, prepares, and administers the budget.
D. Supervises the use and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supplies, and book orders.
E. Advocates for the department with administration and guidance personnel, with parents and within the
community, and in special projects for administration.

Communication Skills
A. Demonstrates mediation skills in working with staff.
B. Articulates beliefs persuasively, effectively explains decisions, checks for understanding, and behaves in
ways that reflects these beliefs and decisions.
C. Writes and speaks clearly and concisely so the intended audience understands the message being
conveyed.
D. Demonstrates skill in giving and receiving feedback.
E. Opens lines of communication between and among staff on both campuses.

Group Processes
A. Understands group dynamics and applies effective group process skills.
B. Establishes a framework for collaborative action; fosters collaboration.
C. Implements appropriate decision-making and conflict resolution techniques.
D. Works to build consensus both as a leader and as a member of a group.
E. Provides a balance among institutional, departmental, and personal goals.
F. Creates and maintains a safe teaching and learning environment that fosters reflection, experimentation,
and growth.
G. Recognizes and affirms all department members and encourages them to take risks.
H. Supports teacher efforts to grow professionally and personally.