6-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator

JOB TITLE:

6-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

WORK DAYS:

240 Days 12 Months

SALARY:

Certified Salary Schedule 11 $86,243- $111,450

LOCATION:

Curriculum and Instruction

FLSA Status:

EXEMPT

X

NON EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The 6-8 STEM curriculum coordinator is responsible for providing curriculum and instructional leadership across the following 6-8 subject areas: Math and Science. Preferably experience teaching middle school math. Position objectives include creating, studying, evaluating, and implementing research based and Alabama CCRS aligned integrated curriculum and instruction materials and resources; providing leadership in the development, articulation, and implementation of the 6-8 STEM integrated instructional program; improving the instructional program by assisting with program evaluation; and assisting in the coordination and facilitation of relevant staff development and professional learning with a variety of personnel across the system (i.e. district personnel, school leaders and teachers).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a resource person in curriculum and instruction across assigned subject areas (Math and Science) and grade spans with the ability to flex up or down as needed.

• Provides leadership to assure correlation between district curriculum and state/national standards.

• Develops, coordinates, and monitors the program of instruction for academic programs and oversees updates of the curriculum.

• Provides input for the Teaching and Learning budget.

• Previews new instructional materials and arranges for piloting by teachers.

• Studies and evaluates new instructional techniques for possible use by classroom teachers.

• Assists in the evaluation of academic programs, grading and assessment, and their effect on student achievement.

• Leads and coordinates professional learning/development.

• Assists teaching staff with the implementation of curriculum and instructional materials.

• Develops and implements follow-up plans for curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions.

• Assists in the selection of middle school instructional materials.

• Stays current in the particular field through professional readings, seminars, workshops, and conventions.

• Coordinates projects with other curriculum coordinators, program support staff, and administrators with the Division of Schools and Academics.

• Communicates and coordinates in partnership with community groups and organizations.

• Works with Instructional Superintendents, Learning Community Instructional Coordinators and/or building principals and teams to support the implementation and development of the district curriculum as needed or as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

1

Alabama teaching certification in 6 - 12 Math, Science, Technology or a related area and minimum of 3 years teaching in grades 6 - 12. Master’s degree in education. Graduate work in curriculum development, instruction, and assessment.

B. Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of Alabama certification in Instructional Leadership

• Math and/or science teaching experience at more than one middle school grade level, preferably in math, experience in writing curriculum, and creating and facilitating professional development sessions.

• Successful leadership experience, deep knowledge and understanding of Alabama Course of Studies for Math/Science and working knowledge of adult learning theory.

C. Special Requirements:

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills, outstanding organizational and planning abilities, strong ability to work effectively with individuals and groups, knowledgeable in the area of best/evidence-based instructional methods and strategies, desire to serve as a team player, ability to facilitate groups, problem solving and conflict resolution skills, and strong leadership skills.

• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may require.

APPLICATION

• Completed Application (Hiretrue)

• Resume (uploaded to application)

• Three (3) returned References (Hiretrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

July 2021

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check (https://www.cogentid.com/al/index_adeNew.htm).

Employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.