Math/Science District Department Head- Elementary

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision, and values of Dove Schools.
• Works with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or departments, providing practical support across a full range of curriculum implementation.
• Aids in providing professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff in the district for assigned subject areas, with follow-up to ensure skills are implemented in the classroom.
• Supports teachers in implementing best practices that support key teaching concepts and curriculum materials, including campus visits, classroom observations, and reflective practice conferences.
• Creates weekly lesson plans aligned with state standards for assigned subjects.
• Aids teachers in reviewing student assessment questions and data, providing curriculum materials, appropriate interventions, modifications, and scaffolded instruction for students.
• Guides teachers as needed in organizing curriculum for instruction.
• Helps select appropriate curriculum materials for the classroom and ensures teachers have the necessary materials for quality instruction.
• Oversees and contributes to writing and developing curriculum to ensure alignment with district standards and goals.
• Leads curriculum meetings at the District Office.
• Leads and supports district Science of ELA initiatives, playing a key role in program development, training, and implementation to enhance literacy instruction across campuses.
• Works with campus, district, and district office administrators to develop and implement action plans based on student data, supporting implementation.
• Aids campuses in implementing RTI (Response to Intervention).
• Aids in providing professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff in Math, Science, special programs, assessment, differentiation, RTI, etc., with follow-up to ensure skills are implemented in the classroom.
• Aids in managing all state and federal grant requirements, including TIF, EIR, etc.
• Participates in and provides feedback during the textbook selection process.
• Supports the effective use of instructional software, including IXL, Raz Kids, and Amira, and also trains staff on how to use these tools effectively.
• Develops math curriculum documents and lesson guides for pre-K and K-5 Math/Science courses.
• Supports test administration and data analysis for norm-referenced tests such as NWEA MAP.
• Aids campuses in monitoring instructional and curriculum support programs and processes, including interventions, tutorials, parent communication, and grade promotion committees.
• Supports campuses in following the Strong Readers Act guidelines and provides follow-up.
• Helps implement school programs and tasks such as instructional framework, interventions, tutorials, ESL, GT, STEM, teacher evaluation, mentoring, blended learning, academic competitions, scheduling, college preparation, student advising, project-based learning, social emotional learning, strategic planning, surveys, reports, leadership development, accreditation consulting, school culture and discipline, handbooks, manuals, marketing materials, and parental involvement.
• Supports campus administrators and communicates and collaborates with them periodically to ensure alignment with district expectations and to address campus needs effectively.
• Closely works with campus leaders to increase awareness and foster a love of Math/Science, STEM-related activities.

Skills And Abilities

• Communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Analyze data and generate reports.
• Use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills.