2025-2026 Special Education Coordinator / Coach

Capital School District•Dover, DE

36d

About The Position

POSITION: Middle School Science and Social Studies Instructional Coach REPORTS TO: Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month position (Temporary if hired after contractual start date for teachers) SALARY: Current Teacher Salary Schedule Essential Duties and Responsibilities I. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Lead implementation and alignment of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Delaware Social Studies Standards in grades 6-12. Coordinate with district coach science kits via implementation; maintain curriculum materials across platforms (e.g., Schoology/Google). Support curriculum pilots, pacing guides, high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and OpenSciEd programming. Guide the development and revision of 3-dimensional science assessments, rubrics, and aligned instructional units. Support state-required social studies curriculum mandates including HB 198, HR 31, civics requirements, and other (s). Collaborate with the district assessment team to support benchmark, interim, and state testing (e.g., DeSSA, SAT, DCPS). Provide guidance on integrating literacy and disciplinary reading/writing strategies across science and social studies. II. Instructional Coaching and Professional Learning Deliver coaching cycles, lesson modeling, and feedback to teachers and teams using walkthroughs, lesson study, and data protocols. Facilitate school-based and district-level professional learning communities (PLCs) using Learning Forward standards. Design and lead high-quality professional development (in-person, virtual, small group) aligned to strategic district initiatives. Serve as a strategic partner in MTSS design, intervention planning, and universal design for learning in content areas and learners. III. Data-Driven Decision-Making and Equity Support Analyze and communicate student data (formative, benchmark, and summative) to identify trends and drive instructional improvement. Collaborate with school teams to support instructional equity for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and gifted learners. Coordinate inclusive instructional support across content areas and ensure alignment with Capital's Student Success Guide. IV. Instructional Technology and Innovation Promote and support integration of blended learning, digital tools, and AI-enhanced instructional practices. Support teachers and leaders in effectively using instructional platforms and technology for curriculum access and student engagement. V. Safety, Compliance, and Specialized Leadership Serve as the building's science lab safety and hazardous waste liaison; ensure safety practices, safety training, and lab supply compliance. Participate in state (DDOE) workgroups (Science Coalition, Social Studies Coalition, DLC), statewide professional learning, and grant-related audits (e.g., Go Green, STEM, Presidential Awards, ELIT). Participate in walkthroughs, department meetings, instructional leadership teams, and Capital Strategic Intent committees as needed. VI. Other Duties Coordinate with the building print/copy center for science unit materials and manage electronic posting/distribution. Provide flexible on-site support across buildings and maintain strong communication with teacher leaders and school administrators. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal(s) Summer hours scheduled based on availability, funding, and district priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with Delaware certification in Secondary Science required
Minimum of 5 years of successful middle or high school teaching experience
Demonstrated expertise in science pedagogy, civic learning, and instructional leadership
Ability to collaborate effectively and lead adult professional learning
Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills
Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check
Tuberculin Test and physical
Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

Nice To Haves

Certification or experience in Secondary Social Studies preferred
Master's degree preferred (Instructional Leadership, Curriculum, or related field)

Responsibilities

Lead implementation and alignment of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Delaware Social Studies Standards in grades 6-12.
Coordinate with district coach science kits via implementation; maintain curriculum materials across platforms (e.g., Schoology/Google).
Support curriculum pilots, pacing guides, high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), and OpenSciEd programming.
Guide the development and revision of 3-dimensional science assessments, rubrics, and aligned instructional units.
Support state-required social studies curriculum mandates including HB 198, HR 31, civics requirements, and other (s).
Collaborate with the district assessment team to support benchmark, interim, and state testing (e.g., DeSSA, SAT, DCPS).
Provide guidance on integrating literacy and disciplinary reading/writing strategies across science and social studies.
Deliver coaching cycles, lesson modeling, and feedback to teachers and teams using walkthroughs, lesson study, and data protocols.
Facilitate school-based and district-level professional learning communities (PLCs) using Learning Forward standards.
Design and lead high-quality professional development (in-person, virtual, small group) aligned to strategic district initiatives.
Serve as a strategic partner in MTSS design, intervention planning, and universal design for learning in content areas and learners.
Analyze and communicate student data (formative, benchmark, and summative) to identify trends and drive instructional improvement.
Collaborate with school teams to support instructional equity for multilingual learners, students with disabilities, and gifted learners.
Coordinate inclusive instructional support across content areas and ensure alignment with Capital's Student Success Guide.
Promote and support integration of blended learning, digital tools, and AI-enhanced instructional practices.
Support teachers and leaders in effectively using instructional platforms and technology for curriculum access and student engagement.
Serve as the building's science lab safety and hazardous waste liaison; ensure safety practices, safety training, and lab supply compliance.
Participate in state (DDOE) workgroups (Science Coalition, Social Studies Coalition, DLC), statewide professional learning, and grant-related audits (e.g., Go Green, STEM, Presidential Awards, ELIT).
Participate in walkthroughs, department meetings, instructional leadership teams, and Capital Strategic Intent committees as needed.
Coordinate with the building print/copy center for science unit materials and manage electronic posting/distribution.
Provide flexible on-site support across buildings and maintain strong communication with teacher leaders and school administrators.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal(s)