172-EXC-05-26 *Internal ONLY
Department Heads - Multiple

English, Business Ed, Social Studies, Health/Fitness, Science, Math, Special Ed, International Language
Wenatchee High School
Annual Stipend: $4,206
*Stipends will be prorated on availability to fulfill all commitments

DESCRIPTION: The WHS department heads will work under the direction of WHS administrators. Meeting times are flexible and will be determined by the building principal. The major responsibilities include but are not limited to: Collaborate on the creation, communication, implementation and monitoring of a yearly School Improvement Plan to ensure alignment with and fulfillment of the WSD Strategic Plan and Big 6 Student Outcomes. Analyze department data
(instructional, behavioral, attendance) to support teams in making instructional and/or program decisions. Review requests and allocate Ad Match and Class Mix funds based on building priorities. Gather data and feedback from the department to share at the monthly department head meetings. Attend all meetings/ or provide a substitute in their absence. Establish and communicate a process to seek feedback from all with their team members. Facilitating effective department meetings by: Nurturing your team’s culture of trust and interdependency. Developing team goals and providing focus for completion. Upholding team norms. Creating agendas. Modeling a belief in student ability. Engaging in the continuous improvement process to improve student learning. Facilitating the organization and maintenance of instructional unit plans. Surfacing “best practices” through leading collaborative discussion. Identifying and communicating professional development needs. Collaborate with administration outside of scheduled meetings: To provide the best support for teachers. To create and adjust the master schedule. To enhance department alignment and new courses. To manage and allocate department budget. Related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: Current certificated member of Wenatchee High School Counseling Team. Experience serving in leadership roles preferred. Strong human relations and organizational skills.

SCHEDULE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

UNION AFFILIATION: This position is represented by the Wenatchee Education Association.

BENEFITS: This position does not qualify for health insurance or paid leave benefits.

https://www.wenatcheeschools.org/hr/collective-bargaining-agreements

Immigration Reform and Control Act Requirement: The recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete an INS I-9 form and must provide proof of employment eligibility prior to working.

Disclosure Statement and Record Check: Pursuant to Chapter 486, Washington Laws of 1987, the recommended applicant, if not a current regular employee, will be required to complete a disclosure form indicating whether he or she has been convicted of crimes against persons listed in the law. In addition, a background check, based on fingerprints, will be requested from the Washington State Patrol & FBI. Employment is conditional based upon completion of the record check.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Wenatchee School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Officer, Section 504 Coordinator, HIB Compliance and Gender Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Eric Anderson, Executive Director of Learning, Teaching, and Schools, Anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

You can report discrimination and discriminatory harassment to any school staff member or to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator, listed above. You also have the right to file a complaint (see below). For a copy of your district’s nondiscrimination policy and procedure, contact your school or district office or view it online here: Policy 3210 and Procedure 3210P

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN

El Distrito Escolar de Wenatchee no discrimina en ningún programa o actividad por motivos de sexo, raza, credo, religión, color, origen nacional, edad, condición de veterano o militar, orientación sexual, expresión de género, identidad de género, discapacidad o el uso de un perro guía entrenado o un animal de servicio y brinda igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos juveniles designados. Los siguientes empleados han sido designados para manejar preguntas y quejas de supuesta discriminación: Coordinador de Derechos Civiles, Oficial del Título IX, Coordinador de la Sección 504, Coordinador de Escuelas Inclusivas de Género y Cumplimiento de HIB: Eric Anderson, Director Ejecutivo de Escuelas, anderson.eric@wenatcheeschools.org, 235 Sunset Ave. Wenatchee, WA 98801, 509 663-8161

Puede denunciar la discriminación y el acoso discriminatorio a cualquier miembro del personal de la escuela o al Coordinador de Derechos Civiles del distrito, mencionado anteriormente. También tiene derecho a presentar una queja (ver más abajo). Para obtener una copia de la política y el procedimiento de no discriminación de su distrito, comuníquese con la escuela o la oficina del distrito o véala en línea aquí: Política 3210 y Procedimiento 3210P

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

172-EXC-05-26 Department Heads @ WHS