Desired Qualifications ESL or Bilingual Certification (Grades 912) Special Education Endorsement (LBS1) Multiple subject-area endorsements within the department, where applicable Experience teaching a variety of levels of coursework (e.g., honors, AP, IH) Ability to design and deliver interactive presentations for large and small groups and to coach colleagues in effective instructional strategies Capacity to critically evaluate and enhance the quality of education within one's discipline Strong understanding of data-driven instruction and assessment, with proven ability to analyze student data to support teaching Excellent verbal, written, and public-speaking skills Proficiency with educational and presentation technologies Sensitivity to and effectiveness in working with a diverse school and community Ability to foster growth, motivate colleagues, and build a positive, organized learning environment Documentable equity-based leadership ability and success working in challenging environments Willingness to fully participate in all district curriculum and instruction initiatives and projects Broad, up-to-date knowledge and experience in one's discipline, with a commitment to lifelong learning Enthusiastic, open, and organized approach to teaching and collaboration Able to prioritize Department Chair work by limiting competing priorities Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish Distribution of Key Responsibilities Teaching 25% Coaching 50% Leading Professional Learning 20% Miscellaneous Support to Teachers 5% Department Chairs Duties and Responsibilities: Instructional Leadership Collaborate closely with the Director of Instructional Framework to ensure alignment of departmental instructional practices with district expectations, instructional guidance, and implementation of timelines. Department Chair - Social Studies JobID: 10120 Position Type: Department ChairDate Posted: 9/15/2026Location: Proviso Math & Science AcademyDate Available: Upon Approval Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HidePosition Title: Department ChairClassification (FLSA): Full-time, ExemptPosition Group: TeacherFull-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIOReports to: Director of Instructional Framework and Support Building PrincipalAnticipated Work Year & Hours : 180 Days, plus five (5) workdays immediately preceding the first regularly scheduled teacher workday each school year.