Middle School Math Department Chair

Position Type: Middle School Teaching/MathematicsDate Posted: 3/6/2026Location: Northview Middle SchoolDate Available: 07/28/2026The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last sixty years.Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.JOB DETAILSJob TitleMath Department ChairQualifications Profile (Licensure)This position requires a valid and active license issued by the Indiana Department of Education for the assigned grades, level and/or subject(s).Building level administrator license preferred EducationCandidates must document successful attainment of degrees required for licensure in the state of Indiana. Master's degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful secondary classroom teaching experience requiredLocationNorthview Middle SchoolPosition Start Date07/28/2026Work ScheduleFull-TimeCalendar Length195 day contractFLSA ClassificationSalaried, ExemptSalary/Hourly RateMinimum base salary $78,843BenefitsBenefits are effective 1st of the month following the first day of employment.Additional benefits information can be found at position is eligible for Administrator Fringe benefits.JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTSPosition Purpose / DescriptionThe department chair provides instructional leadership and enhances articulation regarding curriculum alignment with Indiana Academic Standards. The department chair facilitates the development and use of common assessments in order to determine instructional strategies that will most effectively meet the needs of students. The duties of the department chair are critical to the overall educational program and require effective and ongoing communication and collaboration with staff and administration.Essential FunctionsCurriculum, Instruction, and AssessmentTake an active role in program evaluation, material selection, and implementation for content area, including general education and intervention or support classesResearch and vet available and potential materials and tools to support classroom instructionProvide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with administrative expectations, district strategic plan, school improvement plan, vertical articulation, and high impact Tier 1 instructional practicesAssist in vertical and/or horizontal articulation efforts throughout the district in alignment of content and curriculum, expectations of rigor, professional development opportunities and pedagogyModel the practice of mining and analyzing student data to drive collaborative instructional decisions as a critical component of the weekly PLC processPromote the creation of common assessments and the utilization of data to drive differentiated instructionCo-plan and co-teach to support differentiated instruction and small group instructionSupport the implementation of inclusionary practices in general education classroomsProvide instruction to required number of sections in content areaMonitor and evaluate emergency sub plansLeadershipAssist in the observation and evaluation of classroom teaching; including providing actionable and effective feedbackAssist in the recruitment, selection, and evaluation of staffCoordinate the inventory and ordering of texts, teaching aids, software, supplies and equipment for continent area, including general education and intervention or support classesMonitor departmental budget and ensures that materials and supplies are provided as necessarySubmit department budget requestsCollaborate on behalf of the department with school and district administration and school counseling regarding master schedule, course descriptions, articulation, and student placement in various coursesCollaborate with high ability coach to ensure equitable access to and opportunity in honors programmingCommunicate and collaborate with school personnel and families to maximize student opportunities Assist short- and long-term substitute teachers in carrying out their assigned dutiesCoordinate with administrators and instructional coaches to conduct learning walks and observations to provide teachers with quality feedback to improve practiceProfessional Development Set annual departmental goals aligned to school improvement plan and district strategic planPartner with instructional coaches to design and facilitate job-embedded professional development based on established goalsFacilitate all scheduled department meetings. Plan and organize department meetings and submit agendas, attendance, and minutes as directed by school administrationAttend and actively participate in scheduled curriculum lead team meetings. Disseminate information from curriculum lead team meetings to teachersAttend and actively participate in scheduled department chair meetings.Update school and district administration regarding practices and expectations, instructional techniques, materials, curriculum, and assessmentBuild strong relationships with educators within and beyond MSDWTModel ongoing curiosity and inquiry by staying current in relevant research, theory, and practice and maintain active membership in professional organizationsAttend PLC, provide feedback via PLC notes, and attend all related professional development training opportunitiesProvide support to classroom teachers in the areas of pedagogy, classroom management, establishing a strong learning environment, and intentional planningDevelop and conduct orientation in the content area for new teaching staffProvide mentorship to new teaching staffCollaborate with building and district instructional coaches to model continuous growthAdditional DutiesFollow board policies and administrative rules and regulationsSupervision duties as assigned by administrationOther related duties as assigned by the building principal or designee and district administrators as designated by the SuperintendentKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesDemonstrates leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedbackPossesses strong pedagogical knowledge and experience with effective content specific instruction and assessmentShows a proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learnersAbility to work positively with fellow administration, staff, students, and familiesDemonstrates a willingness to examine student data and facilitate changes necessary to produce efficient and effective practices that will increase student achievementSignificant understanding of secondary pedagogy including culturally responsive teaching, classroom management, and professional learning communitiesKnowledge of applicable federal and state laws impacting educationDisplays excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations, reports, memoranda, letters, grant proposals, curriculum documents, workshops and evaluationsStrong work ethic, self-directed, and self-motivatedFlexible schedule: obligations may occur outside of typically contracted hours and days in order to meet teacher schedulesPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTPERCENT OF TIMESeldom = Less than 25%Occasional = 26 to 50%Often = 51 to 75%Very Frequent = 76% and aboveAbility to stand for extended periods of timeOftenAbility to carry 25 poundsOccasionalAmount to lift 25 poundsOccasionalAmount of force to push/pull up to 25poundsSeldomAbility to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurationsVery FrequentAbility to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matterVery FrequentAbility to hear and understand speech at normal levelsVery FrequentAbility to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversationVery FrequentAbility to operate office equipmentVery FrequentAbility to reach in all directionsVery FrequentClimbingSeldomOverhead workSeldomCONTACT INFORMATIONTom Hakim, PrincipalEmail: [email protected] Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.Attachment(s):_Secondary Department Chair Job Description .pdf

Created: 2026-04-02