Science Specialist
Science Specialist
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27-08-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 79200 - 118800
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
27-08-2025
Job Description
Who We Are
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is a nonprofit organization that operates 20 tuition-free open-enrollment charter public schools within 17 Local Education Agencies (LEA) educating more than 10000 students and supporting 8300 alumni to and through college and beyond. Our award winning schools are part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network dedicated to meeting the needs of all learners and providing the social emotional and academic support for success in high school college and life.
Mission
Together with families and communities we create joyful academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege career and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and create a more just world.
What We Do
At KIPP SoCal we build trusting relationships that are strengthened by high expectations and collaboration alongside laughter and joy. We set ambitious goals and hold each other accountable for students achieving their greatest potential. We work together with each other and in partnership with families and communities in the active pursuit of a more equitable world. We do the right thing even when its not always comfortable standing up and speaking out against anti-blackness racism oppression and injustice. We persevere through obstacles and treat failure as an opportunity to learn and grow.
Job Description
The K-8 Science Specialist reports to the Associate Director of Teaching & Learning or Regional Coach. They will lead the design and implementation of the KIPP SoCal science approach. All efforts driven by the Science Specialist will be in service of an equitable inclusive rigorous and diverse learning experience in science for all students. If you love teaching science coaching others to be awesome at teaching science and always think about science ... this is the job for you.
This role primarily works inside of our schools. There will also be opportunities to work in our office just south of Downtown LA.
Priority application deadline is September 5 2025.
Role and Responsibilties
- In collaboration with the AD of Teaching & Learning and Director of Teaching & Learning the Science Specialist will create and document an inclusive equitable and culturally relevant vision for excellence in science
- Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning team to create the enabling systems to realize the vision
- Research recommend and review curricular and assessment options
- Lead any adaptation efforts to science curricula to better meet the needs of students (e.g. adjusting lessons / units per the gradual release of responsibility instructional framework).
- Monitor and lead the creation and adjustment of regional scopes and sequences for science
- Monitor and when relevant lead the creation of regional formative and summative science assessments
- In collaboration with the Teaching & Learning team analyze regional science data and create support plans
- Conduct science observations and walkthroughs in collaboration with the members of the Teaching & Learning team and school site-level instructional leaders.
- Lead the planning and execution of regional professional development in science
- Plan and lead professional development at schools in science on an ad hoc or on-going basis based on individual schools needs in science
- Coach and develop specific teachers across schools when needed
- Collaborate with the Teaching & Learning team to plan and lead content team meetings for science
- Collaborate with the direct manager to craft a personalized professional learning plan (e.g. text study workshops conferences school visits etc.) to build knowledge and capacity in science content and teaching and learning instructional methods and practices
- Collaborate with Teaching & Learning team on general academic projects for the region
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree (required)
- 4-5 years of teaching experience preferably charter schools and in TK-4GR settings
- Deep experience with and knowledge best practice research methods for elementary and middle school science
- Familiarity with Amplify science curriculum strongly preferred
- Experience driving outcomes for students of all skill levels
- Critical thinking skills and creativity in building strong systems and structures that support science instruction
- Extensive experience designing and leading professional development and training sessions to a variety of teacher and leader experience levels
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience leading teams to drive results; examples: grade level chairs department chairs instructional coach of multiple new teachers
- A deep passion for social justice anti-racism work and equity for all children
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others and build relationships across teams and schools
- Model the values of KIPP SoCal (lead with love strength in the collective equity and excellence curiosity and integrity)
Compensation
- KIPP SoCal Public Schools offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience in a similar position. The salary range for this position is $79200 to $118800. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary between the range minimum and the salary range midpoint of $99000 depending on qualifications internal equity and the budget allocated for this role.
- 100% of healthcare premium costs covered by employer dependents added at 50% of the cost
- Employer-paid KIPP SoCal life insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 6% match by KIPP SoCal
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance Supplemental Life Accident Short Term Disability etc.)
- Generous time off program includes 22 holidays sick leave and vacation
- Other great benefits (Flexible spending account EAP etc.)
KIPP SoCal Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin veteran status disability sexual orientation/gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
KIPP SoCal strives to ensure that our careers website is accessible to all including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability please contact us. You can find our contact information on our website Information will be sent to a talent acquisition representative who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the hiring process.
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