ERS Grade LevelDept Chairperson - 5th Grade

The Grade Level/Department Chair serves as a collaborative teacher leader who supports communication, coordination, and problem-solving within grade level or departmental teams. This position acts as the primary liaison between staff and building administration to ensure that instructional priorities, student needs, and operational concerns are clearly communicated and addressed in a timely and constructive manner.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the liaison between the grade level/department team and building administration
• Facilitate communication of team needs, questions, and feedback to administration and share relevant information back to staff in a clear and timely manner
• Attend monthly leadership meetings* prepared with a solutions-oriented approach to grade level/department concerns
• Support a positive, collaborative team culture that values multiple perspectives and promotes professional respect and shared decision-making
• Help coordinate team-level discussions focused on instruction, student achievement, and school-wide initiatives as needed
• Meeting Dates for the 26-27 school year are as follows:

Mon, August 24, 2-3pm

Tues, September 22, 7:45-8:25am

Tues, October 20, 3:20-4pm

Tues, November 24, 7:45-8:25am

Tues, January 19, 3:20-4pm

Wed, February 17, 7:45-8:25am

Tues, March 16, 3:20-4pm

Tues, April 20, 7:45-8:25am

Tues, May 18, 3:20-4pm

Application Process:

Interested candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest outlining their qualifications and vision for the role. Please note that resumes are not required for this position.