K-8 CURRICULUM COORDINATOR OF STEM SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY/ENGINEERING AND MATH 998

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K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering and Mathematics)
District Wide
Job Goal
The K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of STEM works under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing the instructional program for Science/Technology/Engineering and Math in kindergarten through eighth grade. The K-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator also works closely with the Early Education Department and the subject area Department Heads for grades 9-12 around transition and vertical alignment of curricula.
The K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of STEM specific responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Assistant Superintendent of Academics to:
Responsibilities
Coordinate the adoption, development, implementation, ongoing assessment, and revision of grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering curriculum and grades K-8 Math curriculum in collaboration with other district administrators.
Coordinate and ensure the articulation of the grades K-8 STEM curriculum.
Ensure the grades K-8 STEM curriculum is a) aligned to the Massachusetts Frameworks; b) aligned to the district vision and values around equity, social justice, civic engagement, and culturally responsive curriculum; and c) leverages teacher leadership for the ongoing assessment and revision of high-quality curriculum.
Work collaboratively with educators and administrators to implement the Curriculum Review and Development Cycle with fidelity for grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering and Math.
Coordinate the production and continual updating of Grade-Level Guides for each curriculum area.
Coordinate the development and implementation of authentic formative and summative assessments and standardized assessment alignment for each curriculum area in coordination with the K-8 Coordinator of Humanities.
Work collaboratively with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and department and the K-8 Coordinator for Humanities on program development and resources to ensure language supports and enhanced integrations are embedded in all units of study for STEM.
Work collaboratively with the Special Education Director and department and the K-8 Coordinator for Humanities on program development and resources to ensure curricular access and elements of universal design are embedded in all units of study for STEM.
Collaborate with outside partners and organizations (ex. universities, museums, community organizations, discipline specific state and national organizations) to embed rigorous and rich learning opportunities into the student experience in K-8 STEM.
Assist with the supervision and evaluation of educators who use the grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering and Math curricula, including math interventionists and instructional coaches.
Collaborate with the K-8 Coordinator of Humanities to coordinate afterschool and summer tutoring programs to support students in need of additional support.
Direct and coordinate the development of professional development workshops throughout the school year and in the summer.
Develop and implement training modules for newly hired staff to learn about the curriculum as part of their on-boarding experiences in SPS.
Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Academics to develop the STEM budget needs, including annual orders of consumable materials for each unit of study.
Support district and school leaders in administration of standardized assessments.
Coordinate the development and implementation of alternative student assessments and student report cards related to STEM.
Prepare descriptive materials about the instructional program for the School Committee’s consideration.
Provide technical assistance to the Superintendent and other administrators in the resolution of instructional programs.
Provide leadership and support for Principals as they carry out their instructional leadership roles at their schools related to STEM.
Provide performance evaluation input to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents of schools relative to teaching and instructional leadership staff.
Participate in and contribute to the creation, implementation and management of district strategy, goals and objectives.
Coordinate studies and provide committee leadership on designated goals and strategies.
Carry out other responsibilities related to the administration of the schools, as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Academics.
Qualifications/Requirements:
DESE Principal or Supervisor license required
Experience with supervision and evaluation
Teaching experience in STEM at the K-8 level
Curriculum development experience at the K-8 level
Principal or other administrator experience
(strongly preferred)
Position Reports to:
Assistant Superintendent of Academics
Work year:
213 days
Somerville Administrator's Association (SAA)
SAA Classification Level:
2
Position Type:
Full-time
Positions Available:
1
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No experience required
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