Social Studies Department Chair (Internal Posting Only)

Patton Middle School

Available 2026-2027 school year

 

 

Position Summary:

The department chairperson will serve as a primary link between the principal and the teaching staff in the areas of supervision and administration, budget, and functions relating to academic discipline.  The major specific duties are listed below.

 

 

1. Organize Extended Monday department meetings for grades 6-8


2. Meet with administration biweekly to discuss issues related to curriculum


3. Plan in-service and professional development programs


4. Provide minutes of department meetings


5. Monitor implementation and consistency of the curriculum in grade level departments


6. Organize GRADE/GMADE testing


7. Advocate for needs of the department to administration


8. Align curriculum expectations across grade levels


9. Order instructional materials for department


10. Organize Curriculum Night and Course Selection Night


11. Ensure curriculum consistency between like courses in and between MS and HS


12. Act as a liaison for curriculum director and building principal regarding curriculum issues


13. Serve on District-level committees to review curriculum on the cycle and provide feedback on District goals related to curriculum and student achievement.


14. Point of contact for transitions (ES and HS) regarding course placement and prerequisite