IMMEDIATE OPENING: HIGH SCHOOL ELA DEPARTMENT CHAIR | 2026–27 SCHOOL YEAR

IMMEDIATE OPENING: HIGH SCHOOL ELA DEPARTMENT CHAIR | 2026–27 SCHOOL YEARLocation: Staten Island, New YorkSchool: Early College Charter School, part of Integration Charter SchoolsEmployment Type: Full-Time, 10-Month Teacher-Leadership PositionBase Salary: $72,000–$110,000, based on education and relevant experienceLeadership Stipend: Additional $2,500Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.LEAD EXCELLENT LITERACY INSTRUCTION—IN YOUR CLASSROOM AND ACROSS THE DEPARTMENTEarly College Charter School is seeking an accomplished, collaborative, and student-centered High School ELA Teacher and Department Chair for an immediate opening during the 2026–27 school year.This is a full teaching position with formal instructional-leadership responsibilities. The ELA Department Chair will teach rigorous high school English Language Arts courses while leading the department’s curriculum, assessment, instructional planning, professional learning, and continuous-improvement efforts.The ideal candidate is an excellent classroom teacher who is equally committed to developing others. This leader will build trust, maintain high expectations, examine evidence of student learning, and help colleagues translate ambitious academic goals into strong daily instruction.ABOUT OUR SCHOOLEarly College Charter School is part of Integration Charter Schools, a network of four public charter schools on Staten Island. ICS provides innovative and inclusive pathways to graduation, college credit, and long-term success while fully integrating students with special needs.Our students can begin earning college credits through partnerships with higher education institutions while completing high school. Our work is grounded in teamwork, courage, community, and integrity.CORE RESPONSIBILITIESTeaching and Instruction• Plan and deliver rigorous, engaging, standards-aligned high school ELA instruction.• Develop students’ skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, evidence-based writing, research, discussion, and communication.• Teach diverse, culturally responsive texts that encourage students to examine multiple perspectives.• Design lessons that promote critical thinking, collaboration, student voice, and independent learning.• Use student work and assessment data to adjust instruction and provide targeted support.• Differentiate for students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and students with varied academic needs while maintaining high expectations.• Provide timely, actionable feedback that strengthens students’ reading and writing.• Prepare students for common assessments and the New York State ELA Regents examination.• Establish a structured, safe, inclusive, and intellectually engaging classroom environment.Department and Instructional Leadership• Plan and facilitate weekly ELA department meetings focused on data-driven inquiry, student work, planning, and professional learning.• Guide teachers through structured student-data and Looking at Student Work protocols.• Lead curriculum mapping, pacing, unit planning, and alignment across ELA courses and grade levels.• Support the use of Renaissance DnA and other assessment tools to analyze and respond to student-performance data.• Facilitate department-wide common assessments at least three times during the school year.• Monitor progress toward department and schoolwide goals and identify priorities for intervention and enrichment.• Participate in learning walks and classroom observations in consultation with the Principal and Assistant Principal.• Coach teachers through cycles that may include goal-setting, co-planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and reflection.• Identify teacher and student needs and design differentiated professional development.• Serve as a model teacher and, when appropriate, open the classroom for peer observation and instructional modeling.• Support the school’s instructional-improvement plan and evaluate the impact of high-leverage strategies.Collaboration and Schoolwide Leadership• Collaborate with the Principal, Assistant Principal, instructional leadership team, fellow department chairs, and network-level coaches.• Promote alignment in curriculum, instructional rigor, assessment, interventions, and pedagogy.• Represent the ELA department in schoolwide planning and academic decision-making.• Assist with interviewing candidates for ELA instructional vacancies.• Support Regents preparation and scoring, after-school academic support, and Saturday test-preparation programming.• Tutor during at least two sessions within each applicable Saturday School test-preparation cycle.• Help inform course placement, intervention, enrichment, and academic-programming decisions.• Communicate department priorities, progress, celebrations, and needs clearly.• Lead alongside colleagues through shared ownership, accountability, and trust.Students, Families, and School Community• Build authentic relationships with students while maintaining clear, consistent, and equitable expectations.• Hold a high bar for effort, persistence, participation, critical thinking, and quality of work.• Create opportunities for student voice, choice, collaboration, and leadership.• Respond to student behavior calmly and consistently, treating mistakes as opportunities for growth.• Develop trust-based relationships with families and communicate proactively about student progress.• Collaborate with special education teachers, counselors, clinicians, deans, and other staff to meet the needs of every learner.• Champion an inclusive environment in which students and adults feel valued, challenged, and supported.Professional and Leadership Responsibilities• Maintain accurate records related to attendance, grading, assessment, progress monitoring, and family communication.• Participate actively in school- and network-wide professional development and instructional-leadership meetings.• Reflect on instructional and leadership practice and respond constructively to feedback.• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.• Support schoolwide responsibilities as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal, and Dean.• Be available for the equivalent of five additional summer workdays for leadership development, curriculum planning, pacing, and related responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSStrong candidates will demonstrate:• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; an advanced degree in English, education, literacy, curriculum and instruction, or a related field is preferred.• A demonstrated record of successful high school ELA teaching.• New York State teacher certification, or the ability to meet applicable certification requirements.• Strong knowledge of ELA content, literacy development, curriculum design, and secondary instructional practices.• Familiarity with New York State learning standards, Regents-aligned instruction, and high school graduation requirements.• The ability to analyze student-achievement data and translate findings into instructional action.• Experience facilitating adult learning, collaborative planning, professional development, or coaching.• Previous teacher-leadership experience is strongly preferred.• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.• The ability to provide constructive feedback while preserving trust and professional dignity.• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and students with a wide range of learning needs.• A collaborative leadership style grounded in shared ownership, reflection, accountability, and continuous improvement.• An unwavering belief in every student’s potential.WHY JOIN INTEGRATION CHARTER SCHOOLS?Benefits and opportunities include:• An additional $2,500 Department Chair stipend.• Small class sizes and a weekly Wednesday early-release student schedule for embedded professional development and planning.• Instructional and leadership coaching, mentorship, observation, and feedback.• Opportunities to shape schoolwide curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.• Flexible spending accounts, paid time off, commuter benefits, and short- and long-term disability coverage.• A 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 3%.• Tuition reimbursement, certification pathways, and dual-certification stipend opportunities for qualifying employees.• A Teacher Residency Program and tuition-free bachelor’s degree pathway through Monroe University for eligible employees.• Eligibility for applicable New York State Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.• After-care options for children of ICS employees and free on-campus parking.• Continued opportunities for instructional and organizational leadership.COMPENSATIONThe base salary range is $72,000–$110,000. Final base compensation is based on education, credentials, relevant experience, and placement on the organization’s salary scale. The selected candidate will also receive an additional $2,500 Department Chair stipend.APPLY TODAYWe are seeking an exceptional teacher-leader ready to join our team immediately, deliver excellent ELA instruction, and help strengthen literacy learning across the school.Integration Charter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace and educational community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any legally protected characteristic.