Department Chair - English

Department Chair - English JobID: 6724 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/EXTRA CURRICULAR Date Posted: 7/15/2026 Location: Perry Meridian High School Additional Information: Show/Hide Department Chairperson - Business Position Purpose To provide leadership of professionalism in teaching and learning. Essential Job Functions Order all department texts, materials and supplies and maintain all records and inventories. Schedule teaching assignments. Plan/conduct monthly department meetings. Address the needs of substitute teachers. Follow the approved courses of study in teaching assignments. Use effective instructional methodologies and assessments that focus on state standards. Maintain appropriate and accurate student lesson plans and records. Establish and maintain appropriate communications with staff, students, and parents. Develop departmental grade data. Commit to professional development activities. Attendance at extra-curricular activities and building supervision. Assist in establishing department curriculum objectives and develop a plan for the implementation and evaluation of these objectives. Coordinate curriculum mapping. Equipment Use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copier and fax machines, calculator, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Pay Rates Per additional pay schedule Work Schedule Varies Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Evidence of successful teaching experience. Evidence of successful classroom management and lesson planning. Evidence of successful technology skills. Evidence of strong organizational and time management skills. Evidence of interpersonal relations/communication skills to effect and maintain team work, consensus, and a high level of fairness and professionalism. Awareness of current research and best practices in specific content area. Evidence of strong commitment to time on task, attendance and punctuality. Evidence of prior involvement/participation in staff development activities. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards (FOR ALL OTHER POSITIONS) Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75% Physical Requirement Percentage of Time Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Seldom Ability to lift 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to carry 25 pounds. Seldom Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Very Frequent Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Very Frequent Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Very Frequent Ability to operate job-related equipment. Occasional Ability to reach in all directions. Seldom License/ Registration/ Certification Valid Indiana Teacher’s License. Education BS/BA Degree. Experience Minimum of five years of teaching experience. FLSA Status: Exempt Email To A Friend Print Version Openings as of 7/16/2026