Supv Science, K-5

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

17h

About The Position

The Supervisor, Science K-5, is responsible for the planning and oversight of the science curriculum for grades K-5 and works with regional superintendents, coaches, principals, assistant principals, and science teachers. SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS: Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: - Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. - Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. - Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. - Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in education or project management related field, with three (3) years of related management or supervisory experience preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Degree in educational leadership, administration/supervision, or related field preferred.
Florida Professional Educator Certificate in Educational Leadership, School Principal, or Administration and Supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with school and district personnel in the development of standards-based curriculum implementation models for K-5 science.
Assesses the effectiveness, student achievement, and instructional delivery of the K-5 science curriculum.
Assists administrative, supervisory, and site-based personnel to develop and implement instructional programs, demonstrate appropriate teaching methods, use of materials, monitor curriculum, and identify instructional materials.
Serves as an advocate for the specified site and/or program/project at the district-level and as a liaison between the district, site, and the community.
Provides curricular and/or program support and assistance to district staff, site administrators, teachers, instructional coaches, resource teachers, and other site-based personnel.
Provides relevant professional development workshops and/or training programs to assist appropriate instructional staff in updating their skills and increasing their knowledge base.
Attends relevant meetings including professional conferences and chairs or serves on committees related to appropriate academic area, programs/projects, and/or specified curriculum.
Provides on-site support to administrators with teacher observations and evaluations, program implementation, and evaluation of program effectiveness.
Assists in the objective evaluation of both established and innovative programs to assess the effectiveness of materials, the methodology used in the program, and the educational growth of the learner.
Assists district staff and site personnel in interpreting student test scores and recommending prescriptive materials, and techniques to improve student performance.
Performs any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.