Manage classes and learning environmentsDeliver effective instructionAssess student learningPromote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learningSupport learning through student engagementStudent advisementPursue professional developmentParticipate collegially in department, college, cross-college, discipline-specific, district, and community service activities

Demonstrated knowledge of Texas content standards. Experience in researched-based instructional practices. Strive to continue career improvement. Previous teaching and leadership experience Deep knowledge of and experience in: a) Instructional strategies b) Conditions of Learning c) Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

1. Select, use, and interpret evaluation data. 2. Be available to parents, students, administration, and colleagues outside the school day when needed. 3. Develop and use community and professional resources. 4. Chair all department meetings. 5. Serve as a consultant to teachers within his/her department and principals district wide. 6. Provide leadership to department committees for new text adoptions, and recommend supplementary materials for his/her department. Inventory textbooks and equipment as needed by the administration. 7. Be knowledgeable in new trends and developments within his/her departmental content area, and recommend pilot or experimental programs for consideration. 8. Recommend and/or provide in-service training programs for his/her department when needed. Attend or facilitate those programs as the leader of the department. 9. Assist new teachers in methodology, technique, materials, or any other function needed to enhance the new teacher’s ability to be successful. 10. Provide the leadership for developing curriculum for his/her department. 11. The department chairperson will lead the effort in working with middle school department chairpersons and elementary teachers to coordinate the curriculum throughout the district. 12. Select people for any advisory committees necessary for his/her department. Make sure that the advisory committees meet when necessary. 13. Complete or assist with all surveys, forms, and state reports that are required of his/her department by local administrators or the Public Education Department. 14. As requested by the building principal, observe the teaching of members of the department that might need assistance in classroom management, development of lessons, or any other area related to classroom teaching. Conference with the teacher and make constructive recommendations. 15. Administer the budget and resources if allocated to the department.

Manage classes and learning environmentsDeliver effective instructionAssess student learningPromote continual improvement as part of the cycle of teaching and learningSupport learning through student engagementStudent advisementPursue professional developmentParticipate collegially in department, college, cross-college, discipline-specific, district , and community service activities