ABOUT OUR DISTRICT
The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and she is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of educators to partner with her in moving the district toward its goals.
The Syracuse City School District represents 35 schools and programs, including 6 high schools, 6 middle schools, 6 K-8 schools, 13 elementary schools, and 4 alternative education programs, serving approximately 19,000 students Pre-K–12. Of these students, 82.3% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 20.1% are served by the Office of Special Education, and 83% are students of color.
REPORTS TO: Director of Science and Technology
WHO WE WANT:
Successful SCSD educators are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They demonstrate:
A firm belief in the potential of all students to achieve at high levels
A deep commitment to serving urban schools, students, and communities, with a focus on closing the achievement gap
A student-centered mindset that consistently prioritizes the needs and interests of learners
A keen attention to detail, along with strong problem-solving skills and the foresight to anticipate challenges
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, families, colleagues, and community partners
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The position of District Elementary Science Instructional Coach will provide leadership and support for all District Science initiatives (Pre-K -5) and will work with the Director of Science and Technology to implement these programs as outlined in the responsibilities described below. The position will report directly to the Director of Science and Technology and will serve as a member of the Teaching, Learning, and Growth Division. :
Providing professional development for grades K-5
Analyze data with teachers to plan for instruction .
Work directly with community partners such as the zoo, MOST, Nature in the City
Work directly with the FOSS team for ongoing implementation support
Creating K-5 Science pacing guides
Creating and ordering instructional materials
Fill inventory needs for individual teachers
Coaching for individual teachers
Assessment creating in online platforms
Supporting schools with the new NYS required 3-5 investigations
Manage and support online resources such as Padlet, ThinkLink, Castle and Science A-Z
Work directly with the science content liaisons for additional support in schools
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in Science or a Related Field.
Broad-based knowledge of research about the teaching, learning and assessment of Science and Technology.
Strong working knowledge of the New York State curriculum requirements for Science and the NYSSLS Standards.
Demonstrated ability to organize and provide ongoing professional development and work successfully with teachers, building administrators and district level administrators in developing and implementing a research-based Science and Technology program.
Experience in technology applications.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Strong presentation skills and experience in developing and presenting professional development sessions
NYS Teaching Certification
Thorough understanding of NYSSLS Standards
Experience teaching FOSS Curriculum
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Highly effective organizational abilities
SALARY/SALARY RANGE:
- Compensation is in accordance with the Unit 1 contractual agreement and ranges from $57,766 to $99,065, based on experience and qualifications.
- This position will earn a stipend of $8,000.
- Teachers may also have the opportunity to participate in our Summer School Programs, which are compensated at an hourly rate of $45.00.