What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elementary Science Instructional Coach position at Henrico County Virginia?
General Statement of Duties
Under the direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning, and the K-5 Science Educational Specialist, the Elementary Science Coach will support the K-5 science program. Specifically, the role will provide job-embedded coaching, planning and delivering professional development and modeling of high-quality science learning experiences that are aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning. Must be able to work collaboratively with team members and serve as a liaison between teachers, school-based administration, and central office personnel.
Essential Duties
Works collaboratively with the Elementary Science Specialist to support and assist classroom teachers with planning and implementing authentic, inquiry-based learning in the science classroom.
- Supports teachers to strengthen effective science instruction including content, pedagogy, data and assessment
- Meets with teacher teams to provide high quality instructional coaching (including modeling, co-teaching and teaching) focused on the K-5 science curriculum and Henrico Learner Profile
- Advise building level administration on best practices for the transfer of science instruction
- Plan and facilitate one on one, small group, or large group professional learning sessions for teachers and administration
- Analyzes data with teachers to create goals and monitor student progress
- Ensures instructional activities and assessments are aligned to Science Standards of Learning
- Supports teachers in the implementation of the 2018 science standards
- Develop formative and summative tests, using multiple tools to assess student learning on an ongoing basis, and alters instruction to meet group and individual needs
- Assist in developing curriculum and providing resources that supports deeper learning utilizing Scientific and Engineering Practices as a structure for instructional delivery.
- Assist in maintaining an inventory of materials to support the collection and organization of supplies as necessary
- Plan instructional activities for all students, demonstrating knowledge of subject matter and using state Standards of Learning and district curriculum
- Incorporate and model appropriate use of technology to support instruction and student learning
- Communicate and coordinate instruction with other staff (special ed, gifted, remediation staff, resources, etc.) relative to student learning
- Attends professional development and training related to K-5 Science programs and methodologies, staying abreast of current research for teaching science in the elementary setting.
- Maintains professional manner when interacting with students, parents, patrons, community agencies and colleagues
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
The position has a 220 day contract.
Minimum annual starting salary : $58,839 Bachelors, $61,663 Masters, $64,623 Doctorate.
The special funding for this position is reviewed annually.
How To Apply
To be considered for the listed vacancy, you must submit a complete online application to include :
If you are unable to upload the documents, you may mail, fax, or hand-deliver the requested documents to :
Henrico County Public Schools
3820 Nine Mile Road - Attn : Human Resources
Henrico, VA 23223
Fax : (804) 652-3763
Henrico County Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Minimum Salary
Maximum Salary
Currency USD
Main Organization Public Schools
Public Schools
Employment Status Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home
Salary : $58,839 - $64,623
