Anticipated- Science Department Chair SY

Position: Anticipated- Science Department Chair 26/27 SY
Position Type:
Administration/Department Chair - Science

Date Posted:
1/8/2026

Location:
Hinsdale South High School

Date Available:
26/27 SY

District:
Hinsdale Township High School District #86
POSITION TITLE:

DEPARTMENT CHAIR OF:
-Math
-Science
-English
-Social Studies
-World Language

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent for Academics / Building Principals

SUPERVISES: Certified and Non-Certified staff in designated departments
Assigned activity sponsors

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Oversee the development and implementation of curriculum and instruction in designated department. The DC must supervise and evaluate the delivery of instruction in compliance with Board Goals, Board timeline pursuant to the Curriculum Equity initiative, and district/ building policies and procedures for advancing student performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. General Administrative Certificate (Illinois)
2. Master's Degree
3. Teaching or administrative experience in appropriate related field
4. Qualified evaluator- ISBE modules completed

REQUIRED SKILLS:

1. Ability to work collaboratively within the school community
2. Management and problem solving skills
3. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with a variety of audiences.
4. Ability to interpret, analyze and use data
5. Ability to use applicable Web 2.0 technologies
6. Knowledge of content and best practices
7. In depth knowledge and understanding of Common Core/NGSS and/or Illinois Learning Standards

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and Evaluates the Performance of Certified and Non-Certified Staff Members

Essential Duties:

Supervises classroom instruction at both campuses

Helps teachers understand the special needs or problems of individual students

Supports the professional development of staff members

Orients new teachers in the content area, working collaboratively with district and building staff

Plans, evaluates and oversees testing programs for assigned curricular area, including Common Final Exams.

Assists department teachers in the handling of day-to-day issues related to instruction

Supports the introduction of instructional ideas and strategies to staff members

Enforces personnel policies

Follows district evaluation policies and procedures for assigned staff at both campuses

Investigates concerns regarding employees

Recommends for dismissal, tenure and job assignments

Recruits, screens, hires, trains, recommends for hiring and assigns candidates

Supervises and evaluates curriculum related activities

Coordinates the assignment of student teachers and observers within designated curricular area(s)

Collaborate on a regular basis with district/building level curricular teams

Coordinates the Review, Revision and Implementation of Departmental Curriculum. Coordinates articulation between sender districts and department.

Essential Duties:

Sender School Articulations

Analyzes Student progress in the content area

Analyzes Student placement.

Works with teachers to develop curriculum and assessments, e.g learning targets, curriculum guides and end-of-course assessments.

Supervises the implementation of curriculum and instructional programs

Facilitates the revision of the curriculum and course offerings

Supervises and coordinates the ordering and use and maintenance of departmental instructional materials.

Assists in the planning of departmental professional development.

Leads the Department(s)

Essential Duties:

Implements board policies and procedures

Organizes and coordinates departmental meetings.

Keeps informed about current trends and practices in the various subject matter fields and disseminates professional information and materials to staff

Collaborates with other departmental leaders to coordinate programs

Participates in activities for continued professional growth

Works to resolve both inter and intra-departmental conflicts

Maintains open communication with parents, parent groups, and community organizations.

Represents the district at professional meetings and conferences

Provides Fiscal Management for the Department(s)

Essential Duties:

Contracts for purchase and delivery of goods and services

Approves purchase requisitions for the department

Obtains comparative prices and quotations when appropriate

Manages budgets

Prepares and administers the budget for assigned departments

Advises the principal(s) on the department's budgetary needs

Communicates with the business office regarding fiscal matters

Preparation and implementation of grants as appropriate

Informs building principal and/or HR on personnel-related matters

Board Goals
- Implements strategies to support Board Goals

Professional Outreach (presentations etc.)

Community Outreach

Manages Departmental Organization

Essential Duties:

Maintains administrative records; prepares reports and correspondence

Serves as member of the administrative team

Assists the principal when needed in the overall administration of the school

Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or Assistant Superintendent for Academics, or designee

Manages requests for attendance and travel to professional…