What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor of K-12 Science Support position at William Penn School District?
Position Title :
Supervisor of K-12 Science Support
Position Location :
Green Avenue Administration Building
Bargaining Unit :
Act 93 Meet & Discuss Group
Effective Date : October 2, 2024
Job description last updated : October 2, 2024
District Summary
The William Penn School District is in southeastern Delaware County and serves approximately 5,000 students who reside in Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs. We share a collective vision to educate, nurture and empower all students to become career and / or college ready.
Position Summary : The ideal candidate will support the District's mission and vision, and have the primary responsibility of planning, developing, implementing, and monitoring the Science program in grades K-12 for the District. The Supervisor of K-12 Science Support will be responsible for developing curriculum and assessments, providing staff development, and preparing and monitoring the program budget.
Key Responsibilities & Essential Duties :
- Supervises and administers a district wide Science (K-12) curricula to ensure alignment with state and national standards
- Supervises and supports principals and science teachers in instructional practices, providing coaching and professional development opportunities
- Evaluates the effectiveness of instructional methods and programs and recommends revisions and improvements as needed
- Coordinates curriculum and assessment development, implementation, and revision
- Visits and observes district schools on a regular basis to ensure consistency of what is taught from school to school and teacher to teacher in Science programs
- Indirectly supervises elementary school Science teachers and assists school principals with evaluation
- Performs classroom observations and assists teachers in the improvement of instructional performance
- Provides guidance in the selection of textbooks and other teaching materials and equipment for varied Science programs
- Assists in developing and conducting division wide staff development for the district schools' instructional Science staff
- Assists with interviewing and recommending qualified candidates for Science instructional positions
- Serves as the central office contact and liaison with parents and the community regarding Science (K-12) instructional programs
- Coordinates meetings with specialists, department chairs, teachers, and administrators and disseminates information regarding current developments and teaching practices in the field
- Coordinates district wide Science activities and events
- Represents the school district in educational projects and initiatives at the local, regional, state, and national levels
- Serves as the LEA contact for DCIU Science professional activities
- Provides materials as needed to support Science Programs (K-12)
- Models non-discriminatory and culturally competent practices in all activities
- Provides instructional coaching for district Instructional Facilitators in the elementary schools and department chairs in the middle and high schools
- Initiates and maintains effective liaisons with other school districts and professional societies to keep abreast of developments in Science
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Chief of Schools or other appropriate administrator
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Level of Compensation : Commensurate with experience
Disclaimer :
The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility, and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
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Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee.
