Curriculum Coach - Science

Curriculum Coach - Science  School Year)

Job Title: Curriculum Coach - Secondary Science

Position Function: Assists secondary teachers in buildings with science instruction through modeling, observation, feedback, and coaching. Actively participates as a member of the Curriculum and Instructional Design team to support curriculum, curriculum development, staff development, instruction and assessments related to secondary science content.

• Provides support to schools regarding Science curriculum, staff development, instruction and assessment
• Develops and presents professional development that is aligned with adult learning theory
• Collaborates with all members of the Learning Services Division
• Coordinates professional development, curriculum development, and assessments
• Maintains and broadens knowledge of current educational research in curriculum and instruction
• Facilitates New Teacher Orientation and New Teacher Induction for Secondary Science
• Supports district interdisciplinary programs with CTE as appropriate
• Develop and align district's Secondary Science curriculum standards and programs
• Maintains communications with KSDE curriculum representatives regarding standards, assessment practices, and state initiatives related to Secondary Science
• Leads professional development associated with instruction and district initiatives as appropriate for teacher/student groups. Typical tasks may include:
  • Coaching conversations
  • Small group activities
  • Large group presentations
  • Works with the other Curriculum Coaches for PK-12 articulation of curriculum
  • Actively participates as a member of a new teacher induction team, and monthly teacher support meetings; such as high school department chair meetings

• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Must hold Secondary Science Kansas Teaching License
• Preferred previous coaching and/or curriculum development experience

FLSA Status: Exempt