TITLE: ACADEMIC/DEPARTMENT CHAIR (Coach)  

QUALIFICATIONS:  
1. Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field 
2. Master's degree preferred 
3. Valid educational license  

SUPERVISES:   N/A    

REPORTS TO:  Supervising Administrator 

JOB GOAL: The Academic/Department Chair is a coach and mentor to an assigned group of teachers and facilitates.  

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  Such duties and responsibilities as may be assigned, including, but are not limited to:  
1. Plans and facilitates meetings focused on discussion and evaluation of student growth and teachers' use of new instructional strategies 
2. Advises and supports team teachers with strategies and instructional skills to meet the specific needs of teachers and students 
3. Observes and provides peer assistance and coaching through informal observations 
4. Provides the necessary information, encouragement and support for the PLC team development 
5. Provides demonstration lessons, provide staff development with colleagues by request to include team teaching  
6. Assists in developing and implementing the standards-based curriculum at the team level 
7. Assists in analyzing school and teacher/ student achievement data 
8. Provides input regarding curriculum and assessment planning at the school-wide level 
9. Communicates effectively with colleagues while coaching, listening, teaching, encouraging and demonstrating research-based practices 
10. Records attendance at PLC team meetings 
11. Provides daily technical support in the areas of curriculum, assessments, data analysis, and technology 
12. Serves as a content specialist to assist in the development and implementation of campus instructional plans that align with district goals and curriculum 13. Assists with the school strategic plan 
14. Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance 
15. Supports the Hattiesburg Public School District Mission, Vision, and Strategic Plan 
16. Performs other duties assigned by supervisor  

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:      Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees 

EVALUATION:       Annually 

Job #647785