Texas - Department Head Job Listing at Fusion in Plano, TX (Job ID 6845882)

Description

Position Summary:

The Fusion department head will provide support and guidance for teachers, focusing on creative, standards-based, and differentiated instructional practices and overall high quality education. It is part of a Fusion Department Head's mission to strive for excellence in their academic subject areas, stay abreast of and bring visibility to best practices within the given field, and to uphold a culture of accountability and professionalism.

Pay Range: $26.00/hr. USD or higher at Head of School discretion

Your Day to Day:

• Hold teachers accountable for excellence in teaching, accurate record keeping, and overall high-quality and professional daily practices.

  • Guide teachers in a process of professional reflection and goal setting.
  • Conduct routine observations, both full hour (2 annually per teacher within the department) and walkthroughs (one per week, rotating teachers), of all teachers in the department and provide constructive feedback responding to the professional growth goals of each teacher.
  • Conduct routine file checks to serve as accountability measures in meeting required documentation and deadlines.
  • Assist teachers in meeting target growth by providing resources and support.
  • Participate in the on-boarding and training of new teachers within the department

• Develop resources and best practices in the content areas.

  • Hold monthly department meetings to collaborate and calibrate policies and practices within the department.
  • Work with regional curriculum teams to ensure the correct usage of Fusion-wide curriculum and resources.
  • Provide teachers with ongoing support as a go-to for instructional ideas, parent communication, and assistance in the content areas.

• Contribute to and benefit from the campus community as leader.

  • Assist in the planning of campus events, such as field trips or lunchtime activities.
  • Participate in the hiring of new teachers and the exit of those moving on by acting as transitional support. Conduct mock teaching interviews as needed to assess applicant fit.
  • Maintain positive and regular communication with leadership to align campus-wide efforts for continual improvement.
  • Set standards of professionalism, accountability, creativity, and fun through everyday role-modeling.

• Practice Professionalism through engaging in ongoing professional development, particularly with respect to leadership development and maintaining a practice of professional reflection for growth.

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Relevant academic experience, preferably at the middle school or high school level, is desired.
• Self-directed, proactive, intelligent, knowledge of curriculum and assessment, multi-tasker, problem solving skills, professional written and verbal communication skills, ability to connect to students with patience and compassion.
• Consistently positive attitude, strong teamwork, passionate, genuine, organized, internally motivated, service orientation, proactively strengthens family and peer relationships, open minded and open hearted.
• Expertise in the relevant subject area.
• Understand learning differences and emotional difficulties.
• Ability to mentor as a positive role model.
• Understand and support each student's Formal Education Plan (FEP).
• Commitment to continuous improvement.
• Project a positive image.

Benefits:
Note that pay may vary based on location, skills, and experience.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees which generally includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• An opportunity to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Sick time, paid holidays and vacation in accordance with company policy and state law
• Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

We offer a package for part time employees which generally includes:

• Sick time and paid holidays in accordance with company policy
• Tax-advantaged commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. If a bonus applies, more information will be given at offer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or sex.

Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, who are responsible for the safeguarding of others' well-being, and who work with little supervision in close proximity to others will be required to complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check is completed and a copy is provided to the applicant.

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