Supervisor of Science & Technology Education K-12

Posted: Continuous 2012-04-27
Available: 07/01/2012 Closes: 05/15/2012
Central Office
 

 

 

Section (type of contract)

 

Location

District

 

Title

Supervisor of Science and Technology Education K-12

 

Reporting Level

Director of Curriculum and Instruction

 

Terms of Employment

12 month

 

Purpose of Position

 

Leads the development, organization, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Science and Technology instructional programs to ensure that all students meet and exceed the Common Core State Standards. Achieving excellence requires that the Supervisor works collaboratively to lead and nurture members of the staff, communicate effectively with parents, members of the community, and colleagues in other districts and schools.

 

Responsibilities

 

·          Coordinate the Science and Technology curricula activities and foster a creative and supportive environment for curriculum development, innovation, and professional growth

·          Assist in the operation, supervision, and evaluation of all faculty and other staff, as assigned.

·          Oversee and coordinate the meeting and curriculum development activities of all K-12 Science and Technology initiatives.

·          Assist in the coordination and direction of the Science and Technology curricula and instructional program for the district, including conferring with all administrators, directors, supervisors, and specialists within all areas of Science and Technology curriculum and instruction. 

·          Serve as a consultant to principals and teachers on all phases of the Science and Technology instructional program with a focus on coordinating the educational program among all schools within the District.

·          Provide professional development training for District personnel within his/her area(s) of expertise as part of the District's annual professional development program.

·          Keep abreast of new developments in Science and Technology Education curricula and evaluation through readings, conferences, and other means of gathering training and knowledge and disseminate information to members of the administrative and instructional staffs on a regular basis including conducting staff development seminars and lessons for the benefit of District employees.

·          Write, implement, and evaluate grants and special projects to include the development of such projects that are possible through state or federal legislation, local or cooperative partnerships, and/or grants.

·          Develop and oversee all assessment criteria related to Science and Technology Education instruction, BSI and G & T placement, Honors, and advanced placement course selection. 

·          Development, oversight, and implementation of all formative and summative assessments in Science and Technology Education K-12.

·          Assists in the development of an articulated K-12 curriculum.

·          Models best teaching practices through direct instruction with students.

·          Analyze and disseminate data results of all local and state benchmark testing K-12

·          Assists in planning goals and objectives, curriculum units, and individual lessons, for Middle and high school practices.

·          Assists teachers with classroom organization and management.

·          Provides professional development activities based on mandates and teacher needs, utilizing local, state, and/or national resources.

·          Observes and provides feedback on classroom practices and acts as a liaison with teachers between schools and with central office administration and personnel.

·          Communicates with staff through the development of newsletters, bulletins, manuals, and handbooks.

·          Encourages teaching utilizing developmentally appropriate practices.

·          Assists with professional development for teachers.

·          Assists in the recruitment, interview, selection and placement teachers and paraprofessionals.

·          Assists in the development of policies and procedures to assure budgetary and fiscal accountability.

·          Assists in planning and implementing policies in regard to textbooks, and other instructional materials, pupil progression policies, and other instructional matters.

·          Acts as a liaison with the State Department of Education to monitor activities affecting middle and high school education.

·          Displays professional growth through active involvement and leadership in local, state, and national professional organizations relative to public school education.

·          Assist parent groups, and collaborate with business, industry, universities, civic organizations and the community.

·          Works to further family/parental involvement.

·          Supervises and assists staff in the preparation of various statistical and other reports to meet system, state, and federal requirements.

·          Must work cooperatively with all the other Supervisors.

·          Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

 

 

Qualifications/Certification

 

The Supervisor of Science and Technology Education shall be defined by a leadership role in Science and Technology Education in grades K through 12.

 

1.       Valid NJ Teacher's Certificate.

2.       Valid New Jersey Supervisor's Certificate.

3.       Minimum of five years successful teaching experience.

4.       Demonstrates leadership in school improvement, program development, curriculum integration, and application of technology across the curriculum.

5.       Possesses ability to plan, organize and administer a district-level professional development program.

6.       Possesses organizational, communications and human relations skills.

7.       Experience in curriculum design, staff development and personnel evaluation.

8.       Ability to use assessment outcomes for student placement criteria

Ability to use state and district benchmark assessment data to guide and inform instruction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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