Subject Area Coordinator

Job Description:

Greenwich, CT Public Schools seeks an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as the K-8 Science Program Coordinator. The K-8 Science Program Coordinator is responsible for designing, developing, leading, and evaluating the K-8 science instructional program. The K-8 Science Program Coordinator reports directly to the Chief Officer of Curriculum & Leadership.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Serves as a K-8 program leader and a liaison between the district, Board of Education, and K-8 teachers.

* Designs, evaluates, and revises program curricula, including the ALP science curriculum, and ensures alignment with state standards.

* Provides organization and leadership in the adoption and use of instructional materials.

* Develops, recommends, and assists in the implementation of the budget for his/her academic field.

* Provides ongoing professional learning aligned to Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and three-dimensional teaching practices

* Analyzes and utilizes K-8 science assessment and instructional data to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends and gaps in student learning, inform instructional decision-making, and support continuous program improvement.

* Provides instructional and programmatic oversight of K-8 library media programs, maker spaces, and instructional technology integration to support STEM learning, CCS research standards, and digital literacy aligned with ISTE Standards.

* Plans and conducts K-8 program meetings.

* Collaborates and supports K-8 administrators.

* Keeps all stakeholders, schools, teachers, administrators, and the community informed about program developments.

* Creates and distributes clear learning progressions for program teachers.

* Evaluates staff as assigned.

* Collaborates as a member of the coordinator team on Board of Education reports, district newsletters, and presentations to PTAs and other stakeholder groups.

* Coordinates with community partners to plan, implement, and support high-quality, assured learning experiences for Greenwich Public Schools.

* Updates the Board of Education annually on program evaluation, student achievement, curriculum, and other reports as requested.

* Travels to school buildings and professional meetings as required.

* Additional projects and/or duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

* Standard administrator work schedule including attendance at Board meetings and other meetings as needed.

* Carries out his/her professional responsibilities to the extent required by the operational programs of the Greenwich Board of Education.

* Salary and benefits package is based on the Agreement between the Greenwich Board of Education and the Greenwich Organization of School Administrators

* Additional inquiries may be directed to Jonathan S. Budd, Ph.D., Chief Human Resources Officer, Greenwich Public Schools,  / .ct.us

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

The Greenwich Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws.

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 2997.