Science Department Head for Burlington High School
- 2026/2027
Burlington Public Schools
Burlington High School
- Burlington, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Burlington Public Schools
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Job Details
Job ID:
5696043
Application Deadline:
Jul 10, 2026 4:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
May 14, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date:
Aug 25, 2026
Job Description
Science Department Head for Burlington High School
School:
Burlington High School
Position:
Science Department Head
Qualifications:
successful experience as a secondary Science Teacher and licensed by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for grades 9-12
evidence of success in developing collaborative relationships that result in academic excellence
a commitment to continuous improvement
demonstration of leadership and group facilitation skills
demonstrated and successful experience with one or more of the following: curriculum development, school improvement process, and/or alignment and assessment of state and/or nantional standards and expectations
research based knowledge of successful secondary science programs
ability to supervise teaching personnel within the department
ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, and parents
Responsibilities:
maintains a teaching load, typically 3 classes but can be adjusted by the principal
responsible for the continuous improvement of department course alignment, assessments and instructional strategies, working cooperatively with the department members
establish and achieve short-range and long-range department goals consistent with both building and district school improvement goals
oversee the revision and implementation of the curriculum for the Science Department
recommend to the principal the assignment of all teachers in the department
organize the interview process and recommend to the Principal candidates for teaching positions in the department
evaluate teachers in the department in accordance with existing policies
assist with the in-service training programs for new teachers as prescribed by the Principal
work collaboratively with all department staff in improving student achievement
responsible for checking with substitute teachers to see if they have all the materials needed to effectively carry out their assignment
assist the Principal in developing and implementing the annual department budget
conduct regularly scheduled department meetings to ensure departmental members' professional growth and continuous curricular improvement that improves student achievement
serve as a resource person to the principal and/or central office administration in the articulation of the curriculum to meet state and/or federal guidelines
other duties as may be assigned by the building Principal and/or central office administration
Compensation:
In accordance with Burlington Educators' Association Unit D contract
Start Date:
August 2026
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Position Type:
Full-Time
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required