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Associate Chairs are academic leaders who assist the Department Chair in managing departmental operations within a college or university. Their responsibilities often include supporting faculty, overseeing curriculum development, coordinating departmental initiatives, and stepping in for the Chair when needed. Associate Chairs serve as a bridge between faculty members and administration, helping to ensure smooth departmental functioning and addressing concerns as they arise. Their specific duties may vary based on the institution and department size.

How does an associate chair typically balance administrative responsibilities with academic or research duties?

An Associate Chair often splits their time between administrative tasks—such as supporting departmental planning, managing faculty schedules, and assisting with budgeting—and their own teaching or research commitments. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to shift between leadership and collaborative work. Effective communication with faculty, staff, and students is essential, as Associate Chairs frequently mediate departmental concerns and contribute to strategic decision-making. Balancing these responsibilities can be challenging, but it also provides valuable experience in academic administration and leadership development.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an associate chair, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Chair, you need expertise in academic leadership, curriculum development, and faculty management, often supported by an advanced degree in your field and significant teaching experience. Familiarity with university administration systems, accreditation processes, and data analysis tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and conflict resolution skills help you effectively manage teams and foster a collaborative environment. These skills ensure the department operates efficiently, maintains academic standards, and achieves its strategic goals.

What is the difference between Associate Chair vs Department Chair?

AspectAssociate ChairDepartment Chair
ResponsibilitiesSupports department leadership, manages specific projects, assists with faculty affairsOversees entire department, sets strategic direction, manages budgets and faculty hiring
Required CredentialsTypically faculty with advanced degrees, experience in academiaSimilar credentials, often with leadership experience
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, collaborative with faculty and staffLeadership role with broader administrative duties

The Associate Chair assists the Department Chair in managing departmental tasks and faculty, focusing on specific areas or projects. The Department Chair holds the primary leadership role, responsible for overall department management and strategic planning. While both roles require academic credentials and experience, the Chair has broader administrative authority and decision-making power.

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2023-2024 Special Education Department Chair (Middle)

Manassas Park City Schools

Manassas, VA • On-site

$14.25 - $17.50/hr

Full-time

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Job description

       Manassas Park City Schools
100 Park Central Plaza, Suite 300
Manassas Park, Virginia 20111

      
POSITION:  Special Education Department Chair (Middle)
Salary/Hours: 
 
  • Pay scale: Teacher Salary Scale:  https://www.mpark.net/departments/human_resources
  • Position Length: 205 days
  • Hours: Full time unless otherwise specified
                                   
JOB SUMMARY:
The Special Education Chair provides leadership and coordination to meet staff, family and student needs. This position will work inside of the school building with administration, teachers (general and special education), paraprofessionals, school counselors, parent liaisons and families to ensure a comprehensive, well- coordinated network of practices.
REQUISITE EDUCATION AND SKILLS: 
 
  • Must hold a Postgraduate Professional license in Special Education
  • Master's degree in special education or related field preferred
  • 5 years of experience in special education or related field
  • Evidence of leadership and administrative experience within special education
  • Experience with IEPs and the special education process
  • Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary, problem solving team 
 
  • Must demonstrate effective knowledge of and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse student population.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial policies and practices
 
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: (including but not limited to the following)
 
  • Complies with all school laws, State Board of Education regulations, and all policies and regulations made by the School Board and Superintendent.
  • Performs all duties deemed necessary by the School Board and Superintendent for the efficient and successful operation of the school system.
  • Schedules, coordinates, and serves as Principal's designee in special education meetings
  • Reviews and monitors IEP's and for consistency, completeness, accuracy and
  • compliance with division policy and VDOE regulations
  • Ensures all timelines for evaluations, reevaluations and IEP meetings are met
  • Ensures that all VDOE Indicators for Special Education are monitored and in compliance
  • Serves as a liaison between special education teachers and administration to ensure services are provided to students
  • Holds department/team meetings to ensure consistency and support to all special education teachers and paraprofessionals assigned to the building
  • Fosters improvements in school-wide special education program and services
  • Promotes positive behavior interventions and supports for managing and improving student behavior in collaboration with behavior specialists and other related service providers
  • Provides technical assistance and professional development to staff in supporting the needs of students with disabilities
  • Coordinates the schedule for division and state testing accommodations for students with disabilities
  • Supports the implementation of special education services in accordance with federal law and state regulations
  • Serves as the liaison between families and school staff for special education programs
  • Serves as a resource to support individual students as needed
 
  • Share information with the team about changes in procedures and offer training
  • Provide training to new teachers on special education/child study procedures and paperwork
  • Attend monthly chair meetings and relay information to school teams
  • Facilitate student transitions
  • Complete paperwork for all transfer IEPs
  • Writes and chairs all initial and triennial child study meetings
  • Ensures all components for eligibility are completed on time
  • Collaborates with team to ensure 60-day screenings and re-screenings are completed on time
  • Must be willing to assist in any classroom as needed
  • Coordinate with contractors for building level-based services
  • Manages all Child Study plans
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the ability to effectively communicate and interact with other staff and the public through the
use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions will be required.
CLEARANCES (Conditions for employment):
 
  • Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance
  • Tuberculosis Screening
 
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Manassas Park City Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.                                                                    



























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