Position Type:
Administration/Divisional Chair
Date Posted:
6/17/2026
Location:
York Community High School
Date Available:
08/04/26
Administrative Position: Science Division Chair
School year: 2026-2027
Duration: 10 month + 10 days
Title: Science Division Chair - High School
QUALIFICATIONS:
Illinois Administrative License
Illinois Teaching Certificate - Type 03, 09 or 10
Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
Strong knowledge of curriculum/instruction/staff development
Master's Degree (and/or Doctoral Degree)
Evidence of at least five (5) years of exemplary classroom teaching expertise
Deep understanding of current curriculum practices, instructional pedagogy, formative and summative assessments, and implications for classrooms
Deep understanding of the Illinois Learning Standards, leadership standards, school improvement and school leader supervision practices
Proven leadership skills to facilitate teachers and leaders in curriculum, instruction, and professional development
Ability to create and use spreadsheets in Excel and Google Sheets (Google Suite)
Awareness of instructional technology and opportunities for integration with curriculum and instruction.
Proven ability to listen, share ideas, identify obstacles to student achievement, and plan with other administrators
REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal of Instruction
SUPERVISES: Division staff (certified and non-certified personnel)
DURATION: 10 month + 10 days
General Division Chair Responsibilities:
Leadership
Demonstrates vision and provides leadership surrounding the school Work Plan.
Uses data to analyze strengths and areas of growth for the Division and School.
Demonstrates student-centered thinking and problem solving.
Advances the profession through participation in local, state and national professional groups.
Is an active participant in the Instructional Advisory Council and other School & District leadership teams.
Curriculum and Instruction
Works with staff and all other stakeholders to identify a curriculum framework and essential understandings that support the mission and work plan.
Demonstrates knowledge of the department's curriculum and instruction goals to all stakeholders; serves as the spokesperson on curricular matters.
Encourages the staff to be learners and leaders within and without the district.
Facilitates and supports articulation of curriculum and program development for grades 6-12 in coordination with district staff.
Supervision and Evaluation
Works collaboratively to set and maintain standards of effective teaching.
Uses both formative and summative staff evaluation procedures to improve teaching
Demonstrates skill in giving feedback to staff about their teaching by:
Visiting classes and preparing observation reports
Preparing and sharing non-tenured and tenured teacher summative evaluations
Develops, plans, and offers resources for teacher growth and development.
Organizational Management
Facilitates the screening and hiring of division personnel.
Assists the Assistant Principal for Instruction in developing the master schedule.
Supervises, prepares, and administers the budget.
Supervises the use and maintenance of facilities, equipment, supplies, and book orders.
Advocates for divisional initiatives within the district and community.
Other Duties As Assigned
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of continuous improvement processes
Knowledge of all applicable Federal and State education requirements
Knowledge of School Code requirements
Experience in the development and implementation of social skills lessons and activities
Experience in the development and implementation of progress monitoring including data collection, analysis and reporting.
ABILITIES
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of individuals, ranging from employees to parents of students; Ability to effectively lead/facilitate group processes.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students and external entities to raise academic performance.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing, and at times, unpredictable environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Demonstrate strong work ethic, accept responsibility, and the ability to be self-motivated.
Ability to process large amounts of information and organize the information to present it to various individuals who do not possess firsthand knowledge of the situation
Ability to work well with other people in a team oriented environment
Ability to analyze and interpret data for decision making
Ability to incorporate and translate organizational and department missions into day-to-day practices
Ability to use effective instructional strategies and techniques.
Ability to effectively contribute to the accomplishment of organization and department goals as outlined in the district strategic plan.
Ability to assess the effectiveness of programs and activities.
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from them.
Ability to use computer-driven work processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs and software.
Ability to interpret educational policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively lead a group of people in day-to-day activities, contributing to the accomplishment of school and department goals
SKILLS
Possess excellent leadership skills
Possess enthusiasm and positive interpersonal skills.
Possess excellent documentation skills
Possess excellent organizational skills
Possess excellent communication skills, verbal and written
Possess practical problem solving skills and solid troubleshooting skills
Demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently utilize technology
Possess a desire to learn new things
Exhibit self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Performance evaluated annually in accordance with Illinois School Code and D205 Administrative Procedures
Disclaimer: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
IL Professional Educator License with proper endorsement required and registered in DuPage County
Salary Range $100,000-110,000 commensurate with experience
Benefits include District-paid TRS, medical and dental insurance, 15 sick days, and 5 personal days
Please see attached PDF for full job description
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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