JOB GOAL: The Business Department Chair works with school and district administration and teachers in the Business department to ensure students have access to rigorous and relevant coursework and instructional materials, aligned to state standards, to successfully meet all graduation requirements and readiness for a two or four year college program or direct entry to the workforce or military. The Business Department Chair works collaboratively with the CTE Director in all things related to CTE programming and budgeting. QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Rhode Island certification as a secondary Business teacher.Five years of successful secondary teaching experience. Demonstrated knowledge of Business program requirements as evidenced by advanced degree, course work, training, and/or professional experience.Any exceptions to the above as may be acceptable to the SuperintendentPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Prior experience as a Business teacherDemonstrated success in working collaboratively with teachers, administrators, industry and community partners, students and families.Experience and expertise in program development, data collection and analysis, program evaluation and reporting.Excellent oral and written communication skills and technology use.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Facilitate the integrity of instruction of the Business core curriculum.Coordinate the delivery and analysis of common unit assessment and relevant state assessment data. Collaborate with school and district leaders and Business staff to identify areas of program improvement and support/monitor progress of improvement areas.Develop and manage the budget for Business.Facilitate and support team professional learning.Serve as a member of the school leadership team.Perform other related work as required by the Principal.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Three year appointment.Schedule to be determined by the School Principal in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent. Will receive one additional administrative period per day and complete an estimated 60 hours per year for hours required beyond the contractual day to be submitted on time sheet. Stipend will be paid in 2 installments December/June.EVALUATION: Annual, based on above job responsibilities.REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent