Team Leader-Social Studies (INTERNAL ONLY)

Team Leader-Social Studies (INTERNAL ONLY) JobID: 7666 Location: Bristol Eastern High School Reports to: Building Principal

SUMMARY

To provide the leadership and expertise needed to make the teaching team most effective in the provision of the educational program for students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate all activities of the teaching team. Coordinate interdisciplinary units of study with the teaching team. Assume responsibility for the continual improvement of the quality of instruction provided by the team. Oversee and coordinate the clerical work of the team. Assist with the master schedule and any individual teacher scheduling problems. Assume responsibility for the development and implementation of resource files for the team. Coordinate the creation and development of special curriculum materials. Encourage team members in the use of new methods and materials. Offer in-service workshops that are deemed useful by the teachers of the team. Meet periodically with other team leaders to discuss new materials and programs, evaluate present programs and consider problems of mutual concern. Assume responsibility for generating solutions to problems of concern. Attend pertinent conferences and conventions and share information with team members. Meet and confer with parents as necessary. Assist members of the team in evaluation of all students. Serve as a member of the mentor support team for new and beginning teachers. Analyze multiple student data as a means for improving instruction. Assist colleagues in identifying, collecting and analyzing student data.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises classroom and students (volunteers and parent helpers where appropriate). Performs general supervisory duties as scheduled.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Masters Degree for certain positions. Additional credits required for completion of certification requirements. Demonstrate instructional leadership qualities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Connecticut Teaching Certificate.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write memos, reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of administrators, staff, parents, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to perform arithmetic operations, compute rates, ratios, percentages, and to interpret bar graphs; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Basic knowledge and experience with standard hardware and software applications. Ability to use computer for e‑mail, word processing, accounting, databases and presentations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of variables in situations with limited standardization. Interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Apply knowledge of current research and teaching competencies to instructional program. Plan and implement lessons based on school objectives and student needs. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers, and parents. Skill in oral and written communication. Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent standing, talking, hearing, occasional walking, sitting. May push or lift up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires vision for reading materials and ability to adjust focus. Must manage multiple demands from several people while interacting with the public and staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Moderate to loud noise level. Duties performed indoors and occasionally outdoors. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bristol Public Schools