6-12 Science Content Coordinator

Position Type:
Student Support Services

Date Posted:
3/26/2024

Location:
Central Office

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
April 9, 2024

POSITION: Grades 6-12 Science Content Coordinator

LOCATION: Central Office - Curriculum and Instructional Services

JOB SUMMARY: The Dougherty County School System is seeking a secondary science coordinator to join our roster of experienced, motivated, and effective teaching professionals. The Secondary Science Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the science curriculum, instruction, and assessment for students in grades 6th through 12th. This role involves collaborating with teachers, administrators, and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of high-quality science education that meets state standards and prepares students for academic success and future careers in science-related fields.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master's degree in related fields required; Specialist or doctorate degree in related field preferred;
2. Valid Georgia Teacher certification or Charter Waiver Eligible;
3. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent and the Board may find appropriate;
4. System level 6th-12th experience preferred;
5. Five years of successful teaching experience with two years in an instructional leadership role;
6. Instructional and leadership experience in the area of science and local administrative experience preferred;
7. Experience, familiarity and application knowledge of TKES, LKES, CCRPI, College and Career Standards, SLDS desired.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Ability to develop, lead, and supervise grades 6th-12th science curriculum and instructional program to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals;
2. Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for science which supports the direction of the district;
3. Ability to coordinate science programs with other curricular and instructional programs;
4. Ability to lead others in the pursuit of the district's mission, vision and goals as related to curriculum and instruction;
5. Effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of the science program with other curricular and instructional programs;
6. Proficiency in technology applications for effective and efficient communication and distribution of curriculum and instruction resources;
7. Ability to project and generate positive attitudes;
8. Ability to work successfully with colleagues and community partnerships;
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate;

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of the science curriculum for grades 6 through 12, ensuring alignment with state standards and best practices;
2. Provide guidance and support to science teachers in delivering engaging and rigorous instruction that promotes inquiry-based learning and scientific literacy;
3. Coordinate professional development opportunities for educators to enhance their content knowledge, pedagogical skills, and use of instructional technology;
4. Collaborate with school leaders, department heads, and curriculum coordinators to integrate technology, STEM initiatives, and interdisciplinary approaches into the science curriculum;
5. Collaborate with the CTAE department to implement and integrate robotics and computer science curricula;
6. Collaborate with the Instructional Innovation department to implement and integrate artificial intelligence and leading learning technologies into the science curriculum;
7. Collaborates and plans with designated support personnel to plan, deliver professional learning, and model effective science/technology integration into daily instruction;
8. Manage resources and budgets allocated for science education, including procurement of materials, equipment, and technology enhancements;
9. Analyze student performance data to assess the effectiveness of curriculum and instructional strategies and inform continuous improvement efforts;
10. Foster partnerships with parents, community organizations, and industry professionals to enrich students' learning experiences and expand access to real-world science opportunities;
11. Stay abreast of current science/STEM curriculum trends through collaboration with state science professionals (GSSA,GSTA);
12. Stay informed about, communicate, and support integration of current events related to scientific phenomena (e.g. eclipses, Earth day, severe weather, etc).

REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

SALARY RANGE: Competitive salary and excellent benefits package, in accordance with the DCSS Compensation Guide

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applicants will begin on April 15, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY ONLINE.

THE DOUGHERTY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, AGE, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, OR DISABILITY.

The System reserves the right to waive any qualifications or other provisions of this advertisement by statute or regulations.

Dougherty County School System uses Frontline Education to manage employment applications online.

About Us:
The Dougherty County School System is a leading catalyst and advocate for public education in Southwest Georgia. It's the largest school system in the second congressional district. The school district has 22 schools (14 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative middle/high school), 4 learning centers, and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy. All schools are accredited by Cognia. The DCSS offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Dougherty County is recognized for its quail and duck hunting, fishing, the Flint River, and many cypress swamps. The County has a population of approximately 90,000. Our County has two institutions of higher education, Albany State University and Albany Technical College. Notable points of interest include the Albany Museum of Art, the Flint RiverQuarium, the Albany Civil Rights Institute, the Parks at Chehaw, Radium Springs Gardens, and Thronateeska Heritage Center, which includes the Museum of History, Wetherbee Planetarium, and the Science Discovery Center. Dougherty County is a short drive to Atlanta, the Georgia coast, as well as the Florida Gulf Coast beaches.

Important Note:
This document provides descriptive information about the above Dougherty County School System position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. The Dougherty County School System reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.