ESL Department Head

JOB TITLE:

ESL Department Head

LOCATION: Multiple High Schools

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule/ FLSA Status: 188 Days plus the time equivalent of 9 additional duty days as per negotiated agreement / Exempt.

Salary

Schedule:

Commensurate with experience and education plus 5 percent of the regular teaching salary/ As outlined in applicable negotiated agreement

* Please note the Department Head position is considered a teaching position and is not reported to the state of Nebraska as an administrative position.

• Minimum of a Master’s Degree in education related fields.
• A valid Nebraska Teaching Certificate with applicable area endorsements. Endorsement in ESL Required and Endorsement in the area of administration and supervision or curriculum and instruction for secondary education preferred.
• Minimum of four years successful teaching experience. Successful teaching experience in a multicultural diverse urban setting preferred.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of the philosophy, purpose and function within an urban school district.
• Demonstrates an empathy for helping to lead a strong diverse urban educational environment.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Demonstrated record of success which exemplifies instructional leadership, standards of academic excellence and personal integrity.
• Knowledge of current educational trends/issues impacting the high school.
• Skills in building and maintaining strong relationships with students, staff, parents, administration and the community.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment including appropriate handling of all confidential matters with a minimum of supervision.
• Exemplary problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated technology skills and experience with software including Infinite Campus, Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Assists in Implementing Board policies and the Academic Action Plan School wide for the staff and students.
• Ability to make plans, schedules, decisions, and solve problems with only general direction.
• Ability to recognize, encourage and stimulate professional growth and initiative on the part of the staff
• The skills pertinent to positive human relationships and the ability to work effectively with all staff, students, parents, administrators and the community. A willingness and demonstrated abilities conducive to a continuous quest for quality education.
• Knowledge of OPS’s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

• Promote a school environment that is safe and conducive to student learning.
• Demonstrated philosophy that all students can and will learn.
• Serve as a member of the building leadership team.
• Monitor the delivery, coordination, and articulation of instruction in area(s) assigned.
• Adjusts to events, processes and behaviors which disrupt daily routines.
• Works extended hours, including evening activities, to meet job demands.
• Assists with teacher evaluation procedures and teachers as assigned by building principal
• Inventories, monitors and requests department supplies, materials and equipment.
• Supervises the work of substitute teachers.
• Provides for new teacher orientation and staff in-service needs.
• Promote continuous curriculum and instructional improvements.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal, Administrative Team, and school staff to best meet the educational needs of the student population based on individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in conducting, coaching visits and providing feedback for continuous growth to staff.
• Works collaboratively with the Principal and Administrative Team in guiding decision making and problem solving in relation to student, family, or team needs.
• Maintain the District’s overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing board policies and the academic action plan school wide with students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members.
• Maintain the School’s overall mission; assist in supporting and implementing school guidelines with students, staff,…