Secondary Science Curriculum Coach

Qualifications

• 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
• Preference given to applicants with experience in secondary science
• 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

Pay

IA-3 - $67,640

Schedule

Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days

Responsibilities

Campus-based support and 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

District-based support and responsibilities

• Work with the content coordinator and/or other coaches to develop staff development sessions that support:
  • Learning to mastery
  • Using formative assessments to guide instruction
  • Investigations/Performance Assessments as learning and relevancy opportunities
  • 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
• Demonstrate initiative and high standards; work without supervision; work toward self-improvement; continue 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

Working Conditions

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing
• Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment