Director, Science Director, Science

Fulton Schools

23h

About The Position

The Director of Science is responsible for developing, planning, managing, supporting, organizing, and implementing the Science programs within the schools and provides leadership for District-wide initiatives for the Science programs. The incumbent in this position provides direction and leadership for the overall administration and coordination of the Science programs in support of effective instructional practices, communication and operation efficiency in all Fulton County Schools.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Science or Education
Must hold or be eligible for Georgia Teaching Certification in the area of Science
Minimum 3 years of supervisory and/or administrative experience and 3 additional years of classroom teaching experience required
Must have strong undergraduate aptitude in Science
Ability to organize programs, personnel, and activities required for productive learning in the school
Ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people and to observe, listen, motivate, and provide leadership which results in the best environment
Ability to apply critical thinking skills in rendering solutions to various issues
Ability to manage financial, material, and human resources effectively
Proven ability to make recommendations on various topics, detailed, controversial, simple, or complex
Ability to develop, implement, monitor and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
Ability to exercise strict confidence in handling sensitive information
Must be skilled in collaborative leadership of individuals and groups
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

Leadership Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Provides direction and leadership in the development of a comprehensive curriculum for all K-12 schools
Oversees the development and enhancement of the Science curriculum for instructional programs and collaborates with teachers and administration in the development and maintenance of the Science curriculum
Provides supervision, support, professional learning, and leadership development for support staff assigned to the Science office
Promotes effective instructional practices and communication that support high levels of instruction through the use of research-based data driven best practices, effective classroom consultation, and program evaluation
Monitors school system data to determine trends and in turn develops and implements the most effective strategies for meeting and exceeding state and national student achievement goals
Leads a process for the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of instructional materials, supplies, equipment and textbooks to support the Science curriculum
Assists administrators and teachers in evaluating and improving classroom instruction in the Science programs
Assists in the development of a proposed annual budget relating to curriculum development and the instructional materials needs of all K-12 schools
Assists in reviewing and evaluating results of District-wide testing programs and recommends appropriate modifications to the Science curriculum
Assists in the planning and development of District and school-wide instructional in-service programs for teachers, aides, and parent volunteers to assist in raising the level of instructional performance and student achievement in the Science programs
Manages and coordinates professional development training for Science teachers
Prepares narrative and statistical reports regarding the Science programs and provides support to administrators and teachers in data-driven decision making to improve student achievement
Stays current in laws, requirements and national trends
Interfaces with GADOE counterparts
Coordinates appropriate field test and revision process relating to the Science curriculum, ensuring teacher input
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator