Teacher Specialist for K-5 Science

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for collaborating with staff to improve the integrity and fidelity of implementation of cohesive, district-wide, elementary curriculum frameworks, instructional strategies, and assessments as they relate to the GADOE K-5 Science standards. This position will work with district staff on the development of the district's short, medium, and long-term K-5 Science goals. Using state and local policies and practices regarding science and literacy, this position will lead the development of structured and strategy-based curriculum resources and continuous staff professional development for the implementation of highly effective Science practices that support literacy instruction. This position will monitor strategic goals and implementation of strategies toward overall Science improvement in grades K-5.

REPORTS TO: Director for Curriculum and Instruction

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher

WORK DAYS: 229

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Level: Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred: Higher degree in science from an accredited college or university

Experience, Skill, and Certification:

• Must have clear-renewable certification in Elementary Education.
• At least five (5) years of successful classroom teaching in experience in K-5 Science with evidence of practices to support literacy.
• At least two (2) years of Academic Coach or teacher leader/master teacher experience.
• Evidence of demonstrated knowledge and experience with implementation of standards- based curriculum, instruction and assessment in K-5 Science.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teacher professional learning.
• Experience in evaluating data and developing strategic plans based on data analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communications, presentation, and technology skills.
• Experience in training teachers and providing professional learning for teachers in implementing researched based instructional strategies in the area of K-5 science which also support literacy instruction.
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Educational Leadership Certificate
• Coaching Endorsement
• Successful experience planning curriculum and delivering professional development.
• Experience as a mentor or in other teacher-leader roles
• Teacher Support Specialist endorsement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

To be accountable for curriculum development in science throughout the district schools for grades K-5. To be accountable for the standards of teaching and learning in science throughout the district schools for grades K-5. Effectively lead, develop, and enhance the classroom practice of teaching staff and teaching assistants. Lead, manage, and develop science for grades K-5. Use national, local, and school management data to monitor standards achievement across the schools in science. Monitor the progress made towards achieving targets and use this information to create strategic plans for future growth/development. Collaborate with staff on short, medium, and long-term planning to develop science in relation to: curriculum, resources, continuous professional development of staff, goals of the district, including its policies and practices regarding science and challenging targets for improvement. Plan and monitor coverage, continuity, and progression in science for grades K-5. Work collaboratively with science specialist for grades 6-12 to plan for a continuous, seamless development of science curriculum for standards K-12. Evaluate the curriculum, teaching, and learning of science in the schools through monitoring activities including, but not limited to:

• Curriculum auditing
• Lesson observations
• Work and planning scrutiny
• Pupil discussions
• Analysis of results and assessment data
• Attending planning meetings
• Leading staff training
• Informal discussions
  

Establish resource and staff requirements for science and inform the principal/central office staff of costs and priorities. Distribute resources to meet the objectives of the school. Ensure the effective and efficient management of learning resources that align to the standards for science. Provides support for vertical teaming of teachers. Conduct research of best practices that can be implemented in the schools. Research and write grants to support schools and district. Attend District, Academic Affairs and departmental events and activities. Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

Terms of Employment

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 229 days. Salary will be determined based on highest level of certification and allowable experience. Exempt.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

CLASSROOM Employees in this category spend at least most of the workday in a typical classroom or related educational environment. There will be prolonged periods of standing or walking, and there may be frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies. Reading, listening, writing, and speaking are requirements. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands, but there may be occasions that require the lifting or restraint of a student.

OTHER Incumbents must have valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel between school locations.

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