Secondary Science Curriculum Facilitator

Curriculum Facilitator

The Curriculum Facilitator, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to lead and support curriculum development and implementation. The Curriculum Facilitator will follow the board policy regarding the curriculum cycle process. The Curriculum Facilitator will focus on increasing and improving high school science instruction.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adheres to Board policies, District procedures, and contractual obligations.

Works collaboratively with high school science teachers to develop and implement curricular materials and assessments that support instruction aligned to the Iowa Core Standards.

Develops and delivers professional development that aligns the content and instruction of the high school science curriculum.

Develops and demonstrates lessons using research-based practices.

Develops and models effective, differentiated instruction.

Understands the need to serve special populations of learners.

Supports and encourages the use of technology embedded in instruction.

Manages, orders, and distributes science materials, and works within the science budget.

Manages, compiles, and analyzes high school District science assessment data. Data is used to determine appropriate instructional decisions.

Provides support to teachers through a strength-based approach; support to teachers will be provided with positive terms and not evaluative.

Provides professional development for teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.

Supports teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

Engages 100% of the time as a Curriculum Facilitator.

Works collaboratively and collegially with district administrators, building principals, PLCs, teachers, and other staff.

Qualifications to perform this job successfully include the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and/or experience include a valid Iowa teaching certificate, a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education or acceptable content area, and a minimum of three years teaching experience and one year experience within the District.

Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

Terms of employment include retaining the regular teaching contract and shall be issued a supplemental contract for a one-year assignment to the Curriculum Facilitator role. The supplemental contract will be for additional work on an "as needed" basis beyond the career teacher contract. The scope of the work to be completed for the additional contract days will be determined by the District Leadership Team.

The Curriculum Facilitator will receive a $2,000 stipend.

Evaluation will be conducted annually by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization, including staff, principals, and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills.

Must possess influencing/persuasion skills when working with staff and principals on curriculum issues and instructional strategies to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact student achievement.

Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation includes discussion as well as group problem-solving processes.

Must have the ability to plan both long-term and short-term.

The position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate information, assessment data, scheduling, and other needs within the District.

Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data, which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement, curriculum, and professional development.

Individual must be competent in research and information gathering through technology. Must also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required, including spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and web-based information.

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be…