Secondary Coordinator - Science

Job Title

Provide leadership, coordination, and professional learning to ensure an aligned instructional program for assigned secondary subject area.

Managing Director of Secondary Teaching and Learning

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Education/Certification:

Master's Degree, Valid Texas Teaching Certificate, Texas Administrative certification preferred. Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Comprehensive understanding and working knowledge of curriculum design and implementation, assessment, and technology. Ability to evaluate effective instructional programs. Ability to develop and facilitate adult learning experiences. Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Extensive content knowledge in the area of assigned subject and in best instructional practices, including literacy in the content area. Ability to collaborate effectively. Understanding of the culture of professional learning communities.

Evaluate and interpret legal policies related to assigned secondary subject area. Ability to manage budget.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of secondary teaching. Instructional leadership experience preferred.

Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Responsibilities:
Develop, strengthen, and coordinate the secondary content area instructional programming within Frisco ISD to support alignment to District goals. Coordinate the development, evaluation, and revision of assigned subject area curriculum and assessment documents and instructional materials. Coordinate learning around curriculum design. Develop new courses. Work collaboratively with Teaching and Learning directors and campus leadership in supporting the instructional program. Ensure the horizontal and vertical alignment of the subject area curriculum, including interdisciplinary collaboration.

Analyze state and District assessment data to improve student achievement. Facilitate analysis of data among various levels of the system. Coordinate the selection and implementation of instructional materials in the subject area. Implement and monitor applicable policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education Rules, and local Board policy. Coordinate District functions. Communication Expectations:
Employ interpersonal and coaching skills. Commit to work interdependently with District and campus staff and share responsibility for the learning of all Frisco ISD students. Maintain deep collaborative partnerships with District and campus staff. Serve as liaison with appropriate state and national organizations and network with area districts to collaborate and share best practices. Communicate clearly with all stakeholders. Disseminate information regarding current research, best practices, and significant developments in state and national policy.

Professional Learning Expectations:
Implement an ongoing, systematic, research-based professional learning program that is based on District and campus data and is aligned with District and campus goals. Support campus instructional coaches through professional learning and coaching. Develop and facilitate professional learning for teachers and administrators. Stay informed within assigned subject area methodology and best teaching practices through research and participate in professional learning activities and professional meetings that grow capacity.

Take the initiative to develop skills appropriate to job assignments. Promote the integration of digital learning tools.

Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Frequent district and/or statewide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals.

FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.