Secondary Science Curriculum Coach

Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District•Cypress, TX

1d•$67,640•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing campus-based and district-based support for secondary science instruction. The coach will consult with campus staff on curriculum interpretation, use assessment data to develop instructional plans, and facilitate effective team planning. They will also provide professional development, including peer coaching and model lessons, to support the implementation of content TEKS and new instructional strategies. The role includes observing and providing feedback to teachers to enhance the learning environment for all students. Additionally, the coach will assist with technology integration and communicate with the Secondary Science Coordinator and Campus Administration regarding areas of success and need. At the district level, the coach will collaborate on developing staff development sessions focused on mastery learning, formative assessments, performance assessments, and science literacy. They will also align and develop instructional resources and curriculum documents, use data to inform initiatives, and stay current with scientific research and pedagogical knowledge. The role requires demonstrating initiative, working independently, and growing professionally, with an understanding of district policies and procedures. The coach may also assume leadership roles in special projects. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized, accredited college or university
Valid Texas teaching certification in secondary education
Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a secondary science teacher
Demonstrated commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time science 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

Experience in secondary science

Responsibilities

Consult with campus staff to interpret the TEKS, Scope and Sequence, Mastery Learning Documents (MLD) and/or other curriculum documents.
Work with individuals, content teams and campus administration to use science assessment data to develop, implement and monitor an instructional action plan.
Provide support to and work collaboratively with the science leaders on campus (CIC/DC/TL/CCIS) and Campus Administration to facilitate/support effective team planning.
Provide district- and campus-level professional development, including peer coaching, model lessons, and teacher support to implement content TEKS.
Facilitate implementation of new instructional strategies and/or instructional materials.
Observe, provide feedback, and support teachers to provide a learning environment that supports all learners.
Communicate with the Secondary Science Coordinator and Campus Administration to identify areas of success as well as areas in need of additional support, training, or resources.
Assist teachers with technology integration.
Work with the content coordinator and/or other coaches to develop staff development sessions that support: a. Learning to mastery. b. Using formative assessments to guide instruction. c. Investigations/Performance Assessments as learning and relevancy opportunities. d. Science Literacy.
Align and develop instructional resources and curriculum documents for secondary science courses.
Use data to ensure that materials/resources and future staff development initiatives address identified needs.
Stay abreast of current events/discoveries in scientific research and pedagogical content knowledge.
Attend and present professional development sessions as needed beyond contract time and district boundaries.
Demonstrates initiative and high standards; works without supervision; works toward self-improvement; continues to grow professionally.
Demonstrate the technical knowledge of effective handling of assignments; effectiveness in responsibility; knowledge and understanding of school district policy, practices, and procedures.
Assume a leadership role in special projects as they arise.
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function for both the campus-based support and responsibilities and the district-based support and responsibilities.