Instructional Specialist – Science K-12
- Employer
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2022
- Closes
- Jun 09, 2022
- Ref
- 2620
- Function
- School and Teaching
- Industry
- Science
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Description
The K-12 Science Instructional Specialist will coordinate the processes for developing the school division's K-12 Science curriculum modified in alignment with the most recent version of the Virginia Standards of Learning in Science. This individual will develop and monitor the implementation of the K-12 science budget, including ensuring that all required science materials, kits, and equipment are available in every science classroom. An important aspect of this position involves coaching and feedback to K-12 science instructors, including designing and implementing appropriate professional development in elementary, middle, and high school science. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of science-related benchmark assessments. A key responsibility involves helping administrators and science teachers address the instructional implications of formative and summative science assessment data.
This job is a direct report to the STEM Coordinator in the Office of Instructional Support.
This is a 12 month-240 day position.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education postgraduate professional teaching license required, or the ability to obtain one with an endorsement in both elementary education and an area of secondary science.
Experience: Five years of public school teaching experience.
Essential Functions
Curriculum Design and Development:
Instructional Services:
Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
Budget and Materials Management:
Communication and Interpersonal Competencies:
Clearances:
Public Health Compliance
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time
The K-12 Science Instructional Specialist will coordinate the processes for developing the school division's K-12 Science curriculum modified in alignment with the most recent version of the Virginia Standards of Learning in Science. This individual will develop and monitor the implementation of the K-12 science budget, including ensuring that all required science materials, kits, and equipment are available in every science classroom. An important aspect of this position involves coaching and feedback to K-12 science instructors, including designing and implementing appropriate professional development in elementary, middle, and high school science. Additionally, this position will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of science-related benchmark assessments. A key responsibility involves helping administrators and science teachers address the instructional implications of formative and summative science assessment data.
This job is a direct report to the STEM Coordinator in the Office of Instructional Support.
This is a 12 month-240 day position.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred.
Certificates & Licenses: Valid Virginia Department of Education postgraduate professional teaching license required, or the ability to obtain one with an endorsement in both elementary education and an area of secondary science.
Experience: Five years of public school teaching experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based curriculum design, assessment, and instructional practices.
- Documented experience in leading elementary and secondary science program development and implementation, including professional development in evidence-based best practices for diverse student populations.
Essential Functions
Curriculum Design and Development:
- Facilitates and coordinates the development of science curriculum updates, including the design and implementation of updated curriculum guides on the Canvas learning management system for each K-12 science course.
- Coordinates the design and development of K-12 science enhancements for diverse populations (e.g., Special Education, English Learners, Talented and Gifted).
- Supports the development of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) components in appropriate sections of the K-12 science curriculum.
- Leads the planning, developing, and implementation of K-12 science competitions including the ACPS Science and Engineering Fair.
- Provides ongoing professional development related to all aspects of the K-12 science curriculum implementation involving updated curriculum guides and sample lessons as well as ongoing updates about changes in Virginia Science Standards of Learning.
Instructional Services:
- Coordinates support and field experiences designed to extend and refine students' understanding of the written curriculum in science.
- Provides ongoing professional development to ensure fidelity of implementation of the written curriculum in all science classes, courses, and grade levels.
- Provides ongoing modeling and demonstration lessons, coaching, and mentoring to all K-12 Science instructors, including supporting teachers new to the division to ensure their use of research-based best practices.
- Develops and implements ongoing professional development in K-12 Science to ensure fidelity of curriculum implementation and instructional and assessment practices aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning.
Assessment and Progress Monitoring:
- Leads the development of benchmark assessment tools and summative assessments for K-12 science.
- Analyzes data related to student performance in K-12 Science to ensure effective progress monitoring of student achievement in all SOL Science Strands.
- Models and reinforces the use of performance-based assessment tasks in science, including project-based learning and experiential learning related to science curriculum content.
Budget and Materials Management:
- Develops and monitors the implementation of the K-12 science budget.
- Ensures that all required resources (print and non-print; science equipment, etc.) are available in every school to support effective implementation of the written curriculum in science.
Communication and Interpersonal Competencies:
- Demonstrates a high degree of competency in all communication skills areas, including writing, speaking, and presenting.
- Displays a high ability for collaborative interaction and team-centered problem solving and decision-making related to all aspects of the elementary and secondary science curriculum implementation process.
- Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned.
Clearances:
- Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
- Tuberculosis Skin Test.
Public Health Compliance
- Proof of COVID vaccination. Exemptions for religious/medical will be reviewed.
- Must follow safety and health protocols.
WP
Primary Location:
Central Office
Salary Range:
Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale (http://www.acps.k12.va.us/hr/compensation/)
Shift Type:
Full-Time