Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools · 2 weeks ago
Social Studies Division Chair
Elmhurst, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveElmhurst District 205 Public Schools is seeking a Social Studies Division Chair for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves leading the Social Studies Department, developing assessments, and collaborating with Professional Learning Communities to ensure effective instruction aligned with educational standards.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary Education
Responsibilities
Leading the division in the study of current educational research that supports strong social studies practices and leads shifts in curriculum and instructional practices to align with that research
Develop assessments aligned with the Illinois Social Science Standards and the National College, Career, and Civic Life Framework for Social Studies in coordination with course teams
Analyzes curriculum for all courses in the Social Studies Division and collaborates with Professional Learning Communities to ensure all students have access to grade-level, rigorous, and supportive instruction daily
Coordinate ongoing professional learning in the social studies curriculum in alignment with the district and school priorities
Monitor and lead response ACT growth measures in collaboration with other Division Chairs
Participate in the York MTSS Committee to lead and measure the impact of Tier 2 interventions
Demonstrates vision and provides leadership to support meeting school improvement plan and district strategic plan goals
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 Building Leadership Team and other School & District leadership teams
Communicates division goals and priorities to all stakeholders as the liaison of the division
Develops the capacity of teachers through delegated teacher leadership opportunities
Facilitates and supports articulation of curriculum and program development for grades 6-12 in coordination with district staff
Works collaboratively with building and district leadership to set and maintain high expectations for students and educators
Uses both formative and summative staff evaluation procedures to improve teaching with formal and informal feedback to improve instructional practices
Provides timely and specific feedback to staff by: Visiting classes and preparing observation reports through the formalized observation process and informal feedback loops
Preparing and sharing non-tenured and tenured teacher summative evaluations
Develops, plans, and offers resources for teacher growth and development
Facilitates the screening and hiring of division personnel in collaboration with the Assistant Principal of Instruction and the Principal
Assists the Assistant Principal for Instruction in developing the master schedule
Supervises, prepares, and administers the division budget to allocate funds in alignment with division, building, and district goals
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
Qualification
Required
Administrative Endorsement (Teacher Leadership, Principal, or Superintendent)
IL Professional Educator License with proper endorsement required and registered in DuPage County
Benefits
District-paid TRS and medical insurance
15 sick days
5 personal days
Company
Elmhurst District 205 Public Schools
Elmhurst Community Unit School District 205 currently serves more than 8,000 students who reside primarily in the City of Elmhurst and small portions of Oak Brook, Bensenville and Addison.
Founded in 1918
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-05-26
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