Secondary Science Curriculum Facilitator

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Curriculum Facilitator having both content and instructional expertise will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to lead and support curriculum development and implementation. The Curriculum Facilitator will follow the board policy regarding the curriculum cycle process. The Curriculum Facilitator will focus on increasing and improving high school science instruction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Adheres to Board policies District procedures and contractual obligations.

Works collaboratively withhigh school science teachers to develop and implement curricular materials and assessments that support instruction aligned to the Iowa Core Standards.

Develops and deliversprofessional development that aligns the content and instruction of the high school science curriculum.

Develops and demonstrates lessons using research-based practices.

Develops and models effective differentiated instruction.

Understands the need to serve special populations of learners.

Supports and encourages the use of technology embedded in instruction.

Manages orders and distributes science materials and works within the science budget.

Manages compiles and analyzes high school District science assessment data. Data is used to determine appropriate instructional decisions.

Provides support to teachers through a strength-based approach; support to teachers will be provided with positive terms and not evaluative.

Provides professional development for teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.

Supports teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

Engages 100% of the time as a Curriculum Facilitator.

Works collaboratively and collegially with district administrators building principals PLCs teachers and other staff.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill education and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum qualifications include a valid Iowa teaching certificate a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education or acceptable content area and a minimum of three years teaching experience and one year experience within the District. Must possess proper state certification and licensure for the position. The employee is expected to demonstrate continued professional growth specific to the program(s).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Curriculum Facilitator retains the regular teaching contract and shall be issued a supplemental contract for a one-year assignment to the Curriculum Facilitator role. The supplemental contract will be for additional work on an as needed basis beyond the career teacher contract. The scope of the work to be completed for the additional contract days will be determined by the District Leadership Team. The Curriculum Facilitator will receive a $2000 stipend.

EVALUATION

Job performance will be evaluated annually by the Director of Curriculum Instruction and Assessment.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills are critical to the success of this position. Must possess the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from all levels of the organization including staff principals and central administration. Communication will include individual to large group presentations as well as written communications and reports. Individual must have effective listening skills.

INFLUENCING SKILLS

Must possess influencing/persuasion skills when working with staff and principals on curriculum issues and instructional strategies to embrace and implement change intended to positively impact student achievement.

FACILITATION SKILLS

Must be an effective facilitator in a variety of situations. Must have the ability to facilitate group meetings and facilitate large and small group professional development. Group facilitation includes discussion as well as group problem-solving processes.

PLANNING SKILLS

Must have the ability to plan both long-term and short-term.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

The position requires strong organizational skills. Must have the ability to organize and assimilate information assessment data scheduling and other needs within the District.

ANALYTICAL and REASONING SKILLS

Individual must have a solid background in assessment and have the ability to interpret data which may be very complex and varied. Must be able to apply assessment strategies and link assessment data analysis to school improvement curriculum and professional development.

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Individual must be competent in research and information gathering through technology. Must also have the capability to collect and sort data through technology. The ability to present and communicate through technology is required including spreadsheets PowerPoint and web-based information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Normal office physical demands. May periodically have moderate physical demands and may be required to lift up to 50 pounds infrequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally employee works inside.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Will perform other duties as may be assigned by the superintendent or designee necessary and appropriate to the achievement of the program and/or District goals and objectives.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing Family & Consumer Science Health Science and Industrial Arts Technology & PLTW. The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race creed color sex sexual orientation genetic information (for employment) national origin religion age (for employment) disability socioeconomic status (for programs) marital status (for programs) or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs activities or employment. Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the Compliance Coordinator at 627 4^thStreet Sioux City IA 51101 . Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Compliance Coordinator the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education or both. Please see District board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.