Director of Science, Allentown School District

Alma Advisory Group•Allentown, PA

44d•$109,000 - $153,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning, the Director of Science is a key member of the district’s instructional leadership team. The leader in this position provides comprehensive, district-wide leadership for science and STEM initiatives across all K–12 schools, ensuring that curriculum and instruction are aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Pennsylvania Standards in Science and Technology. The Director is a champion for high-quality science education and will equip educators with the tools, training, and curricular resources they need to drive student achievement and foster a culture of inquiry and academic excellence.

Requirements

Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership or a related field from an accredited college or university
Hold a valid and current Pennsylvania Principal or Supervisory Certificate.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience.
Experience in STEM related program development and implementation, including deep knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards and Pennsylvania Standards in Science and Technology
Satisfactory work record & criminal/child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to collect and analyze data to drive improvement.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate preferred
Experience as a building level administrator (principal, assistant principal, supervisor of curriculum & instruction) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide district-wide oversight for the implementation and continuous improvement of all science curricula, K–12, ensuring full alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards and Pennsylvania Standards in Science and Technology.
Collaborate with the Director of Mathematics to develop a unified district STEM philosophy and ensure coherent integration of STEM programming across all grade levels.
Partner with all departments to ensure rigorous science instruction, curriculum, assessment, and educational technology resources are seamlessly integrated from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Collaborate with the Learning and Teaching Department and school leadership to plan and oversee professional development in science, including pre-service and in-service workshops at both the district and school levels.
Coordinate with the Office of Talent Management in the screening, interviewing, and hiring of all science and STEM-related staff.
Lead the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and funding applications to support science and STEM programming.
Prepare and deliver status reports and presentations for teachers, administrators, district office personnel, and the Board of School Directors on matters related to science curriculum and instruction.
Collaborate with the Directors of Literacy and Mathematics in the supervision and evaluation of Supervisors of Instruction, supporting their work in science professional development and K–12 STEM curriculum integration.
Assist the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning in preparing and monitoring science budget line items, and equitably distribute resource support across all schools.
Maintain collaborative relationships with state and local education agencies and actively participate in higher education, business, and community advisory committees to advance science and STEM goals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Chief Academic Officer, Deputy Superintendent, or Executive Director of Teaching and Learning.