Secondary Social Studies 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 social studies teacher
• Preference given to applicants with experience in secondary social studies
• Demonstrated: Commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology
• Ability to develop and write curriculum
• Ability to develop and lead professional learning
• Ability to manage data
• Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating and cooperating with other teachers, campus administrators and district personnel

Terms Of Employment

• Probationary/Term Contract: 197 days
• Salary: $67,640 (IA-3) as approved by the Board of Trustees

Campus-based support and responsibilities

• Consult with campus staff to interpret the TEKS and Scope and Sequence
• Work with individuals, content teams and campus administration to use social studies assessment data to develop, implement and monitor an instructional action plan
• Provide support to and work collaboratively with the social studies leaders on campus (CIC/DC/TL/CCIS) and Campus Administration to facilitate/support effective team planning
• Facilitate the implementation of new instructional strategies and/or instructional materials
• Observe, provide feedback, and support teachers in their efforts to provide a learning environment that supports all learners
• Communicate with the Secondary Social Studies Coordinator and Campus Administration to identify areas of success as well as areas in need of additional support, training or resources
• Aid 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, Align and develop instructional resources and curriculum documents for all middle school social studies courses
• Use data to ensure that materials/resources and future staff development initiatives address identified needs
• Attend and present professional development sessions as needed beyond contract time and district boundaries

Essential Functions

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

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