11-95 EPED, Department Chairpersons/Coordinators

Description:

Paragraphs 298 and 299 of the Master Agreement require chairpersons be appointed by the administration for a one-year term.  Appointments will be made from a list of at least two department members provided by teachers of each respective department. The administration will then select a chairperson or coordinator from among those nominated. The positions to be filled are listed below. Each department must submit its nominations to the coordinating Administrator named by May 11, 2012. Nominations should be made by the department as a whole.  Paragraph 306 allows when the number of teachers in a department falls below 5.0 FTE the Board may combine the affected department with another department.  An Administrator may elect to decline to fill a position.

Paragraph 457 states The Board reserves the right to curtail the E.P.E.D. program in additon to its right to curtail other programs and reduce staff under Article XIII of the Master Agreement.

STUDENT SERVICES

Department Chairpersons:

·                      Resource Room

$2,052

·                      Social Workers & School Psychologists

$2,052

·                      Speech, Language & Early Childhood

$2,052

·                      Teachers of Categorical Classrooms (2)

$2,052

TEACHER ON SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (TOSA)

Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)

$4,561

MULTI-LEVEL AND DISTRICT WIDE

Department Chairpersons:

·                      Art 6-12

$4,105

·                      Business/Industrial Tech/Technology 6-12

$4,105

·                      Counseling (North End) 6-12

$4,734

·                      Counseling (South End) 6-12

$4,734

·                      Foreign Language K-12 (North End/South End)

$7,103

·                      Library K-12

$4,734

·                      Lifeskills/PE 6-12 (North End/South End)

$4,105

·                      Performing Arts 6-12 (North End/South End)

$4,105

ELEMENTARY

Choir

$1,039

District Wide Department Coordinators K-5:

·                      Art

·                      Reading Specialists

$1,591

$1,591

·                      Music

$2,052

·                      Physical Education

$1,591

Grade Level Leaders K-5:

·                      Language Art

$1,422

·                      Math

$1,422

·                      Science

$1,422

·                      Social Studies

$1,422

Safety/Service

$2,653

Student Government (Council)

$1,061

Teacher in Charge

$2,653

Other Non Designated EPED positions paid hourly

$20.80

MIDDLE SCHOOL

Athletic Coach

$2,114

Building Athletic Coordinator

$4,734

Counselor

$3,631

Department Chairpersons:

·                      English

$3,673

·                      Math

$3,673

·                      Science

$3,673

·                      Social Studies

$3,673

Literary Publications

$1,263

Newspaper

$1,263

Student Government/JNHS

$3,158

Other Non Designated EPED positions paid hourly

$20.80

HIGH SCHOOL

Bookstore (includes summer)

$6,315

CoOp Education Coordinator

$2,372

Counselor

$3,631

Department Chairpersons:

·                      English

$7,103

·                      Math

$7,103

·                      Science

$7,103

·                      Social Studies

$7,103

Literary Publications

$1,739

Newspaper:

·                      Weekly

$4,734

·                      Biweekly

$3,158

Student Government & Class Advisor

$4,734

Yearbook

$4,734

Other Non Department EPED positions paid hourly

$20.80

CLUBS & Other Extra Curricular Assignments

·                      Class I (10-15 sessions)

$950

·                      Class II (16-20 sessions)

$1,422

·                      Class III (21-30 sessions)

$1,896

·                      Class IV (31-40 or Weekly Sessions)

$3,158

·                      Class V (Over 40 or Multiple weekly sessions)

$4,734

VARSITY ATHLETICS (HEAD COACH)

·                      Baseball

$5,211

·                      Basketball

$6,744

·                      Cross Country

$3,985

·                      Football

$6,744

·                      Golf

$3,985

·                      Gymnastics

$5,211

·                      Hockey

$6,131

·                      Soccer

$4,596

·                      Softball

$5,211

·                      Swimming

$6,131

·                      Tennis

$3,985

·                      Track

$5,211

·                      Volleyball

$5,211

·                      Wrestling

$5,211

If Assistant coaches become necessary, their compensation shall be athletics paid at 70% of head coach.  If a sport is schedule at a level below the required 154 hours, the salary will be paid upon an hourly rate basis in accordance with the number of hours agreed upon between the principal and the coach.

Qualifications:

JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHAIRPERSONS

(302) The main function of a department chairperson is to be an instructional leader in his or her content area.  In addition, a department chairperson shall assist the building administrative staff in:

(302a) Developing annual assignments within the department.

(302b) Orienting day to day substitutes.

(302c) Interviewing and evaluating job applicants if so requested by the building principal.

(302d) Visiting classrooms as requested by the building principal for the purpose of providing input for annual teacher evaluations and Race To The Top legislation.

(302e) Implementing the prescribed curriculum.

(302f) Counseling teachers on a confidential basis if they are having difficulties in curriculum and/or instruction.

(302g) Alerting principal if problem continues and assisting principal in further corrective action.

(302h) Following final examination procedures as approved by the Board.

(302i) Chairing departmental meetings, including preparation of agenda in consultation with building administrator and Departments of Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction and Technology; checking attendance of such meetings, reporting minutes of same, and related duties and serving as an active member on curriculum review committees in their area.

(302j) Continuing to perform the basic support services performed under expired contract.

Application Procedure:

The respective departments are obligated to meet and identify at least 2 names which are then given to the administrator for selection.  The departments may identify individuals by ballot, volunteering, drafting, etc. according to the deadline below.  Internal applicants are not required to complete the on line application.

Remuneration is in accordance with the current contract salary rates.

Starting Date: Variable with the position, contact administrator responsible for the program.

Selection Procedure:

To be guaranteed full consideration, please respond before the internal closing date of April 24, 2012.