Posting of Vacancy

Science Department Head, 7 - 12 

Falmouth Public Schools, Falmouth, MA

2025 - 2026 School Year 

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts licensure as a Supervisor/Director and/or Assistant Principal/Principal.
• Master's Degree required.
• SEI Endorsement preferred.
• At least five years of successful teaching experience as a secondary Science teacher required.
• Experience with grant writing required. 
• Experience in administration preferred.  
• Knowledge and experience with Massachusetts Science and Technology/Engineering Curriculum Frameworks.
• Knowledge and experience with Understanding by Design (UbD).
• Knowledge of or experience with Research for Better Teaching is desirable.
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ visionary thinking advancing excellence and equity in Science instruction that supports current programming and attends to new program development and innovation.
• Foster a safe and strong learning community among teachers 7-12 that empowers teacher agency, supports instruction, and challenges them to continuously pursue both excellence and equity for every scholar.
• Support curriculum, instruction, and assessment at grade 6 to collaborate in the vertical articulation of teaching and learning. 
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental curriculum objectives aligned with the learning standards of the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with lab and chemical safety requirements.
• Manage the department budget and awarded grants across development, approval, and spending processes.
• Pursue competitive grant opportunities to support program growth and innovation.
• Develop, facilitate, and implement professional learning for department members.
• Facilitate an ongoing program of curriculum development, revision, and evaluation.
• Serve as a resource for curriculum inquiries.
• Oversee middle/high school transition and course selection.
• Promote positive Science learning culture and participation in extended learning opportunities, including garnering support for and engagement in the district’s annual STEAM Fair.
• Assist with organization and management of the district’s annual STEAM Fair with specific attention to judge procurement, donation and award solicitation, and communications and required local, state, and regional documentation for eligible students in grades 7 - 12.
• Align data-driven decision making with the principles of the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and use data to inform teaching, learning, and instructional leadership.
• Participate in the hiring process for the discipline and assist in new educator orientation and induction as needed.
• Supervise and evaluate department members using prescribed evaluation procedures.
• Implement a variety of best practices to ensure student learning, growth, and achievement.
• Plan and facilitate department meetings on a regularly scheduled basis as outlined in the annual district calendar and conduct post-meeting follow up as needed.
• Oversee, inventory, and manage supplies and materials using effective record keeping, distribution, and collection techniques.
• Assist in communicating the district’s instructional program to families, greater community, and community partners.
• Develop and utilize community resources for department needs.
• Provide input to the principals/assistant principals on the development of the schedule for each school.
• Remain current in best instructional and leadership practices through professional readings, attendance at curriculum-focused professional learning, and engagement in other professional conferences and opportunities.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders in horizontal and vertical articulation and development of teaching and learning, including the design of interdisciplinary learning opportunities. 
• Collaborate with the Learning Partnerships Specialist to engage with community partners and build student learning opportunities with attention to authentic STEM learning.
• Work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent in the development and implementation of district-wide curriculum objectives, needs analysis, and program development.
• Teach classes within the department/discipline.
• Collaborate with guidance counselors to ensure proper placement for newly enrolled students throughout the year at each school.
• Supervise the daily work assignments of substitute teachers in the department.
• Such other department related duties as the Principals and/or Assistant Superintendent may from time-to-time assign.

 

Salary:  In accordance with FEA Unit B contract

 

Application: Applicants please apply until filled to:

 

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

                                        

#Science DeptHead-25-1                                                              Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

 

INTERNAL POSTING START DATE: 01/03/2025

 

EOE: The School Committee affirms a policy which guarantees equal employment opportunity in the recruitment, application, selection, compensation, retention, transfer, promotion, benefits, work assignment and career progression process without discrimination for reasons of individual's race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, ancestry, citizenship, military status, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information.          

 

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Complete GBA - Affirmative Action Policy can be found here: Falmouth Public Schools Policy Manual