K-12 Science Content Coordinator

POSITION TITLE: K-12 Science Content Coordinator

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Secondary Instruction & Executive Director of Elementary Education

BEGINNING DATE: Open Until Filled

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of school administration and of current educational trends in curriculum and instruction

• Comprehensive knowledge of the methods, materials, procedures, and practices of the specialties assigned to the office

• Technological proficiency

• Ability to assist staff in providing appropriate educational opportunities for children

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and citizens

• Ability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to successfully carry out the function and programs of the office

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Ability to counsel and develop staff

• Ability to review and evaluate testing results and to develop a plan of action based on conclusions

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required; Master's degree preferred

• Must hold a Valid North Carolina teaching license

• Minimum of 5 year of successful teaching experience within the specified content area as well as program coordination experience

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 months

SALARY: North Carolina Teacher Salary Schedule

FLSA STATES: Exempt

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, implements, and evaluates an educational program relevant to the needs of the student population in Onslow County Schools;

• Plans for and supervises curriculum development and implementation, and the provision of centralized instructional services;

• Supervises and directs the work of instructional coaches, specialists, and resource teachers;

• Provides advice and counsel for instructional coaches and principals on matters pertaining to instruction;

• Plans and implements staff development programs for school staffs;

• Participates in regularly scheduled staff, district, regional, and school level meetings;

• Plans and oversees summer curriculum writing;

• Helps schools and instructional coaches analyze data and identify appropriate re-teaching methods and strategies;

• Directs the planning, development, field-testing, and evaluation of curriculum;

• Assists with family and community engagement events around content areas;

• Assists Onslow County Schools with the selection of appropriate textbooks, teacher guides and other instructional materials and equipment;

• Directs the publication and provision of division-wide instructional-related staff development, including in-service training designed to support implementation of newly developed curricula;

• Designs and oversees the development of curriculum to support the implementation of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study;

• Supervises preparation of curricular content for instructional materials catalog;

• Supervises development of instructional guidelines, policies, regulations, and official notices;

• Manages the preparation of office budget requests and monitors expenditures;

• Interprets changes to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study informing instructional coaches and principals of the implications of those changes and ensuring that instruction is aligned with curriculum goals;

• Assists with the overall evaluation of district initiatives and programs and develops strategies for improvement; coordinates and provides staff a variety of district-wide professional development opportunities and

• Performs other duties and responsibilities related to instruction as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be physically active, which includes, but is not limited to standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking.

• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely.

• Ability to operate technology for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally.

• Must be able to visually and orally communicate with staff and students.

• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites.

• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs and activities.

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