ELA Department Head Teacher Overview:

Reporting to the Principal, the ELA Department Head Teacher serves as the primary ELA teacher

for multiple grade levels (grades 6-8). In addition to providing direct classroom instruction, the

teacher serves as a leader and mentor to the Teaching Fellows on the ELA team, and is an essential

point of contact with families. This teacher position is responsible for creating an environment in

which students can achieve their highest potential, as demonstrated by measurable academic and

social growth.

Primary Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Principal, your responsibilities will consist of the following:

• Modeling of successful teacher practices:

o Lead teach at least four ELA classes within the 6th-8th grade level (both boys and

girls sections) and co-teach other classes as needed.

o Taking a leadership role in the co-teaching/paraprofessional mode with a focus on

growing the impact of the ELA program. As a leader for the schools ELA

Department, the ELA Department Head must be flexible and willing and able to

complete a variety of tasks and be willing to step up to ensure the success of the

ELA Department, fellow teachers, and students.

o Developing lesson plans and maintaining a Curriculum Document that includes:

A copy of lesson plans.

A copy of any unit plans utilized in class.

A copy of all worksheets (with reference numbers tied back to lesson plans)

used in class.

A copy of all assessments used in class.

• Participate in the schools student support model where needed including:

o Actively participating in weekly Student Support Team meetings.

o Running small group and individual work during WIN blocks as needed.

o Support the successful implementation of AVID strategies in the classrooms and

complete AVID related trainings as needed.

• Assisting in regular staffing responsibilities as outlined in the Nativity Faculty Handbook and

Nativity Employee Manual.

o Such tasks include participating in one late day (i.e. end…