Indian Prairie School District 204 · 2 weeks ago
Department Chair - Fine Arts (2026-2027)
Aurora, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveIndian Prairie School District 204 is seeking a Department Chair for the Fine Arts department. The role involves managing departmental activities, budget, and curriculum while ensuring students receive the necessary knowledge and experiences for their development.
EducationPrimary EducationSecondary EducationTutoring
Responsibilities
Serve as instructional leader within curriculum area
Analyze student grade data and standardized assessment data to plan and implement modifications to improve student and Teacher performance
Assist Administrators in the selection and evaluation of candidates and Teachers
Serve as a mentor on classroom management
Organize department to schedule teaching assignments which ensure for the smooth transition between grade levels
Ensure for the maintenance of books, materials, technology and equipment
Develop, implement and monitor the department budget
Schedule department meetings to deal with routine needs and staff development
Plan and instruct students on District and state approved curriculum
Enrich or modify lessons and curriculum as needed to meet individual student's needs and varying levels of progress
Construct and conduct assessments to evaluate progress
Implement standardized assessments as directed
Review student progress via assessments, maintain records of student work, and develop intervention strategies to ensure student success and growth
Communicate both verbally and in writing with parents and students on progress
Actively participate on various building and District teams or committees
Provide feedback and act as liaison to other building staff
Collaborate with other staff in planning, modifying, enhancing and implementing curriculum and school objectives working cooperatively and collaboratively with the District Director on matters concerning the overall curriculum area
Plan, facilitate and participate in staff development and school improvement activities in order to maintain professional growth
Plan and incorporate best practices or new strategies
Establish a safe atmosphere conducive to a positive learning environment
Act as role model on appropriate behaviors ensuring social and emotional development is progressing normally
Enforce and support school policies, philosophies and objectives with students and parents
Participate in events outside of the regularly scheduled work day such as orientation, open houses or conferences
Responsible to manage employee engaged in instruction
Hire and train employees, assign, review and check work, eliminate ordinary difficulties, enforce organizational policies, establish performance standards, and evaluate employee performance
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
valid Illinois Professional Educator License with secondary endorsements in one of the CTE areas: Music or Art
Preferred
experienced department chair leadership responsibilities
culturally responsive and equity mindset expectation
a range of teaching experience including co-taught, AP level or dual credit, and multiple grade levels
Company
Indian Prairie School District 204
Indian Prairie School District 204 is a school district that provides education, tutoring, and academic programs.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Carey Netzel Harry
Chief Human Resources Officer
Valeria Ramirez
Founder, Coordinator, and Mentor
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