St Jago High School Teachers’ Handbook
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| Head of Department Responsibilities of Department Heads include Providing guidance to teachers in the assigned department on methods and instructional materials Checking lesson plans on a timely basis and making suggestions for improvements where necessary Checking examination scripts prepared by relevant subject teachers) for reliability and validity and making comments for improvement where necessary Visiting teachers in the department in class at least once per term in order to monitor teaching methodologies and evaluate classroom management techniques Completing performance evaluations for all assigned teachers Facilitating the arrangement of a syllabus for each year group and/or each subject Reviewing CSEC subject reports) and discussing findings with CSEC teachers Checking CXC website for current information on changes in syllabus and SBA submission. Organising of facilitate the organization of field trips when necessary 26 St Jago High School Handbook Reviewing textbooks with subject teachers on an annual basis and recommending updates where necessary Preparing booklist and budget for the department annually Arranging seminars/workshops for teachers assigned, to upgrade skills Maintaining accurate department records Preparing documents/reports as required by the school Assisting in staff deployment based on competence, experience and other variables. Liaising with Principal, Vice Principals, form teachers and parents when required. Maintaining records of equipment and other teaching aids assigned to the department, and keeping records of materials given to teachers and materials returned by same. Performing regular teaching duties as outlined in the timetable. Organising department meetings as scheduled. Attending meetings as required. Ensuring that Student Based Assessments are completed in a timely manner, standardized as far as possible and adequate guidance is provided in the completion of the assigned tasks Standardizing the marking of all scripts and projects within the department Supervising and adjudicating discrepancies arising from the marking of scripts and awarding of grade. Carrying out other Supervisory duties as maybe required by the school Other duties assigned by the Principal or Vice Principal |