Head Content Teacher K-4 Science

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Middletown Public Schools

Head Content Teacher K-4 Science

HEAD CONTENT TEACHER K-4 SCIENCE

Position Description

GOAL__**

Head Content Teachers will provide leadership, coordination and administrative support in the ongoing development, implementation and administration of all phases of the district’s curriculum cycle.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES__**

• Enhances the capacity of their team to work interdependently to achieve common goals for which team members hold themselves mutually accountable.
• Works to continually enhance the effectiveness of their team by ensuring that the team focuses on the critical questions and practices associated with improving students learning in a manner that is reflective of the highest quality.
• Participates in and assists the Curriculum Task Force Committee in a systemic review and comprehensive assessment of curriculum and instructional programs, and to ensure successful completion of all phases of the curriculum cycle.
• Works with the individual Curriculum Teams (grade level and/or course) to assist them in the development, implementation, evaluation and revision of K – 12 curriculum (including the review of state and local assessment data to determine curriculum gaps).
• Works with the Administration, building leadership, and the Curriculum Team (grade level and/or course) and teachers to help facilitate and assist them in the implementation of the curriculum framework including the review of objectives, examination of the vertical alignment, assessment questions, common formative assessments, curriculum maps and curriculum units.
• Works with Administration, building leadership and curriculum committees in organizing and coordinating appropriate meetings in order to ensure continuity and articulation of the curriculum throughout the district.
• Provides input to the Administration and building leadership on the coordination and selection of curriculum resources and professional development.
• Assists the Administration and building leadership in the development of budgets for curriculum development and evaluation, textbook purchases and staff training.
• Assists the Administration and building leadership in the staff participation of curriculum development and implementation of that curriculum (which may include helping to facilitate common planning time and/or after school professional development time).
• Perform other duties as assigned to include but not limited to:

·         Attends curriculum and other professional conferences.

·         Provides support and guidance to teachers in handling of day-to-day problems of instruction and implementation of curriculum.

·         Promotes innovation within the curriculum area.

·         Attends district wide learning leadership team meetings

·         Attends meetings with other Head Content Teachers to allow for vertical alignment

** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

1.            R.I. Teaching Certification in elementary education.

2.            Master’s degree in curriculum area preferred.

3.            Substantial experience (curriculum and assessment development, professional development) in science required.

2.      A minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.

3.      Experience in leading professional development activities for staff such as curriculum development including learning goals, targets, assessments, and/or review of data.

4.      Experience (with evidence) in advancing the use of data to improve student learning and   self-improvement.

5.      Evidence of supporting a vision that reflects an ALL STUDENTS classroom program.

6.      Demonstrated ability in using technology to support teaching and learning.

7.      Demonstrated ability with planning, coordinating and validating instructional innovation efforts with the Common Core State Standards.

8.      Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Rhode Island Basic Education Program & Regulations.

10.    Ability to work with colleagues, parents, students, and administrators.

11.    Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication and listening skills.

12.    Positive attitude.

13.    Successful interview.

14.    Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School Committee may find appropriate.

*NOTE:  The successful candidate cannot concurrently hold a leadership position (elementary head teacher, middle school grade leader, high school director, special education coordinator or technology educator) in the district.  *

1st Reading – August 23, 2012

2nd Reading and Approval – September 20, 2012