Coordinator, Secondary Science

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

1d•$76,684•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the development, review, and update of secondary science programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, scopes and sequences, and grading plans. Work cooperatively with campus principals and curriculum and instruction department members in developing and supervising the secondary science instructional programs. Work with teacher committees to determine priority objectives in science. Work with appropriate instructional personnel to establish district standards for acceptable levels of student achievement in secondary science. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for secondary science. Provide training for teachers in areas related to improving student learning. Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in secondary science. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Participate in the purchase, use, care, and replacement of materials and equipment. Evaluate and monitor the science safety program in secondary schools. Assist with the adoption of textbooks in secondary science courses. Collaborate with the Office of Advanced Academics and Lone Star College to support dual credit science opportunities for students. Participate in the design of new and renovated science classrooms in middle and high schools. Participate actively in professional science teacher associations and encourage participation of other science teachers. Supervise secondary science coaches and instructional specialists. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Directors of HS and MS Curriculum and Instruction. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university
Valid Texas administrator’s/principal certification
Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a science classroom teacher
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology
Demonstrated ability to develop and write curriculum
Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning
Demonstrated ability to manage data
Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with other teachers, campus administrators, and district personnel

Nice To Haves

Preference is given to applicants with experience in grades 7 – 12 science

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development, review, and update of secondary science programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, scopes and sequences, and grading plans.
Work cooperatively with campus principals and curriculum and instruction department members in developing and supervising the secondary science instructional programs.
Work with teacher committees to determine priority objectives in science.
Work with appropriate instructional personnel to establish district standards for acceptable levels of student achievement in secondary science.
Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for secondary science.
Provide training for teachers in areas related to improving student learning.
Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in secondary science.
Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
Participate in the purchase, use, care, and replacement of materials and equipment.
Evaluate and monitor the science safety program in secondary schools.
Assist with the adoption of textbooks in secondary science courses.
Collaborate with the Office of Advanced Academics and Lone Star College to support dual credit science opportunities for students.
Participate in the design of new and renovated science classrooms in middle and high schools.
Participate actively in professional science teacher associations and encourage participation of other science teachers.
Supervise secondary science coaches and instructional specialists.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, and Directors of HS and MS Curriculum and Instruction.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.