Science Coach - Needham, United States - Needham Public Schools

Description

Science Coach (1.0 FTE) position. We are an inclusive, dynamic, and multicultural community seeking an energetic, skilled, and warm educator to join our team.

Diverse candidates, especially those from historically marginalized and silenced groups such as educators of color, are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the Principal and the Science Coach will provide student-centered support and coaching for classroom teachers and others to extend their capacity to teach science to all learners.

The science coach provides direct support in the areas of science & engineering to students, teachers and others.

They are responsible for collaboratively designing & implementing professional development, researching, collecting data, and assisting teachers and principals to interpret data to inform practice and make decisions regarding best practices, resource materials, and curriculum integration.

The position is designed to support, not replace, the instruction delivered by classroom teachers.

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position: The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Collaborate with the K-5 Science Curriculum Coordinator, and department members to enhance science learning of all students district-wide by:
Implementing the MA STE Framework and NPS science/engineering curriculum including curriculum integration
Coordinating science data (including MCAS Grade 5 Science scores and data) among schools across the district
Creating, revising and analyzing NPS science assessments
Working with K-5 Science Center Curriculum Director and Science Center staff to prepare and implement science center materials, curriculum and programming
Participating in ongoing professional development to maintain currency with respect to of research and best practices
Support classroom teachers in an on-going co-teaching approach involving co-planning lesson design and Universal Design for Learning
Meet with and work collaboratively with a leadership team consisting of building Principal, teachers and Science Center staff to improve science teaching and learning
Design and support district-wide science professional development by consulting with district and building administrators and teachers to identify individual school/classroom needs and provide professional development as appropriate
Support teachers in culturally responsive science/engineering teaching
Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:
Master's Degree, with specialization in science instruction preferred
3-5 years classroom teaching experience, including science and/or engineering
DESE License as an elementary teacher
Science (Grade 1-6) Certification required
Experience leading professional development and/or coaching with focus on equity


Skills, Abilities & Knowledge:
Must have deep understanding of science content along with sophisticated understanding of developmental needs of student acquisition of knowledge.
Must have working knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Science, Technology & Engineering both content and practice standards.
Must be a highly motivated, self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively.
Must have ability to collect and analyze data in order to make recommendations for instructional programming and professional development using best practice

Reports To:
Elise Morgan, elementary science curriculum coordinator


Application and Selection Procedure:

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, license, and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process


Compensation and Benefits:
Please review the Unit A Contract and this page to learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, active military/veteran status, ancestry, genetic information, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other administered programs and activities.

In addition, students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website .