Hiring: Jewish Studies CDL Department Head

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Who we are:
TanenbaumCHAT is a coeducational community Jewish high school and a foundational community institution for the past 60 years. We offer an exciting and extensive educational experience inside the classroom and beyond. Rigorous General and Jewish Studies curricula prepare students to attend the finest post-secondary institutions, to succeed in their chosen paths, and to become caring and contributing members of their communities.

Who we are looking for:
Reporting to the Principal or Vice Principal, the Jewish Studies Head of the Centre for Differentiated Learning is responsible for ensuring the school delivers educational services in Jewish Studies that best serve students with exceptionalities. They work closely with the principal and vice principal(s), Director of Student Services, Dean, Guidance Counsellors, JS GLE teachers, Co-head of CDL, Jewish Studies, faculty and staff.

Duties: Management and oversight of Jewish Studies Remediation and Support, including but not limited to:

•  Establish and communicate a vision and strategy to best serve students in Jewish Studies with diverse needs

• Establish and implement procedures for the evaluation, placement and reassessment of students with special needs

• Review, analyze and implement recommendations of psychoeducational reports and assessments

• Oversee and implement the school’s Ivrit Remediation Program, which involves working with remediation teachers and assigning students to each teacher

• Develop and oversee a plan for communication between Ivrit remediation teacher and Ivrit teacher

• Liaison with staff, parents, students, administration

• Work with students in the CDL department, as needed, to provide JS support in their JS classes

• Serve as part of the interview team for incoming students

• Coordinate Jewish Studies accommodations for testing and final school exams

• Participating in annual review meetings for all students in the Jewish Studies CDL

• Communicate with professionals in the community (psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers) re: student needs

• Collaborate on communications involving Jewish Studies CDL to parents, students and staff

• Oversee scheduling and supervision of accommodated testing for Jewish Studies classes, in the CDL

• Oversee Jewish Studies Learning Strategies classes, curriculum and program

• Recommend placement for studies in Remedial Ivrit, based on learning profile

• Oversee Assistive Technology needs in Jewish Studies for students who require it

• Other duties as required

Leadership:

• Provide leadership, coordination and resources to CDL staff, and Jewish Studies Learning Strategies faculty
• Promote collegiality, a culture of learning and foster collaborative practice within the department
• Act as the driver of departmental professional learning towards a culture of excellence, innovation, and creativity.
• Help shape the vision of the department, as part of the larger school vision, in collaboration with administration
• Lead departmental meetings and outline a yearly learning plan that addresses student learning needs
• Mentor and coach teachers
• Represent department at school events as needed
• Serve as CDL ambassador throughout the school community

Administration:

• Attend department head meetings
• Act as departmental liaison to administration, consulting on various matters including departmental staffing
• Participate in SSD meetings and collaborate with Director of Student Services
• Assist in preparing department budget for Jewish Studies CDL
• Ensure that departmental content is up to date on Edsby
• Ensure that technology and technology training remain a priority for the department
• Communicate and collaborate on a regular basis with General Studies co-heads, where applicable

Curricular Leader and Expert:

• Before school year begins, meet with new department members, explain department expectations and review course outlines, and ensure all teachers are up-to-date

• Approve FSTs and exams as relevant

• Standardize approach to curriculum delivery and assessment within sections of the Jewish Studies Learning Strategies course and Ivrit Remediation sections

• Lead the JS GLE curriculum development, revision and review process for all JS GLE courses to ensure a robust JS GLE curriculum

• Arrange department PD as needed and collaborate with administration on professional learning

Requirements:

● Advanced degree in Special Education or Learning Disabilities or Certification in progress.

● Minimum of 10 years of direct experience teaching high school students with a varitety of learning needs and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership capacity

● Must have a track record that demonstrates exceptional analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to think critically about issues and solutions.

● Able to communicate in Hebrew effectively

● Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to build meaningful relationships quickly are essential

TanenbaumCHAT is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds.

Interested applicants are asked to forward a cover letter and current CV to hr@tanenbaumchat.org with “Jewish Studies CDL Department Head” in the subject line. Please note that applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted on a rolling basis until the post has been filled. We thank all those who apply for this position; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Anne & Max Tanenbaum Community Hebrew Academy of Toronto
200 Wilmington Avenue
Toronto, ON, M3H 5J8
Tel: 416-636-5984
Fax: 416-636-5755