Hybrid MHS Department Head and Leadership Team Representative bei Regional School Unit 57

Position Title: MHS Department Head & Leadership Team Representative

Reports To: Building Administration

Position Overview:
The Department Leader serves as an instructional leader and representative for their content area(s), providing support to staff, collaborating with administration, and fostering professional growth through PLC and professional development initiatives. This position plays a key role in advancing curriculum, instruction, and collaborative practices within the school.

Responsibilities:
The Department Leader will:

• Provide instructional leadership and support to all staff within their department area(s).

• Represent their content area(s) in decision-making situations with the Leadership Team.

• Meet as a team with administration twice per month within the contract day, unless otherwise scheduled and properly noticed.

• Plan and facilitate PLC work and professional development for their department and various grade-span and/or content-specific PLCs during Early Release Day professional time.

• Collaborate with administration to identify optimal teaching schedules/assignments, course offerings, and major budgetary considerations.

• Assume additional responsibilities as defined and assigned by administration related to the continuation or enhancement of thematic PLCs established in the prior three years.

Compensation:
This position will be compensated through the Stipend B portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Qualifications:

• Current Maine teaching certification (or eligibility).

• Demonstrated leadership experience in curriculum, instruction, and/or professional development.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

• Commitment to fostering a culture of teamwork, professional learning, and student success.