Job Goal:  

The K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of STEM works under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Academics in planning, designing, implementing, and assessing the instructional program for Science/Technology/Engineering and Math in kindergarten through eighth grade. The K-8 STEM Curriculum Coordinator also works closely with the Early Education Department and the subject area Department Heads for grades 9-12 around transition and vertical alignment of curricula.

 

The K-8 Curriculum Coordinator of STEM specific responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting the Assistant Superintendent of Academics to:

 

Qualifications/Requirements: 

• DESE Principal or Supervisor license required
• Experience with supervision and evaluation
• Teaching experience in STEM at the K-8 level
• Curriculum development experience at the K-8 level
• Principal or other administrator experience (strongly preferred)

 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate the adoption, development, implementation, ongoing assessment, and revision of grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering curriculum and grades K-8 Math curriculum in collaboration with other district administrators.
• Coordinate and ensure the articulation of the grades K-8 STEM curriculum.
• Ensure the grades K-8 STEM curriculum is a) aligned to the Massachusetts Frameworks; b) aligned to the district vision and values around equity, social justice, civic engagement, and culturally responsive curriculum; and c) leverages teacher leadership for the ongoing assessment and revision of high-quality curriculum. 
• Work collaboratively with educators and administrators to implement the Curriculum Review and Development Cycle with fidelity for grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering and Math.
• Coordinate the production and continual updating of Grade-Level Guides for each curriculum area.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of authentic formative and summative assessments and standardized assessment alignment for each curriculum area in coordination with the K-8 Coordinator of Humanities.
• Work collaboratively with the Multilingual Learner Education Director and department and the K-8 Coordinator for Humanities on program development and resources to ensure language supports and enhanced integrations are embedded in all units of study for STEM.
• Work collaboratively with the Special Education Director and department and the K-8 Coordinator for Humanities on program development and resources to ensure curricular access and elements of universal design are embedded in all units of study for STEM.
• Collaborate with outside partners and organizations (ex. universities, museums, community organizations, discipline specific state and national organizations) to embed rigorous and rich learning opportunities into the student experience in K-8 STEM.
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of educators who use the grades K-8 Science/Technology/Engineering and Math curricula, including math interventionists and instructional coaches.
• Collaborate with the K-8 Coordinator of Humanities to coordinate afterschool and summer tutoring programs to support students in need of additional support.
• Direct and coordinate the development of professional development workshops throughout the school year and in the summer.
• Develop and implement training modules for newly hired staff to learn about the curriculum as part of their on-boarding experiences in SPS. 
• Work with the Assistant Superintendent of Academics to develop the STEM budget needs, including annual orders of consumable materials for each unit of study.
• Support district and school leaders in administration of standardized assessments.
• Coordinate the development and implementation of alternative student assessments and student report cards related to STEM.
• Prepare descriptive materials about the instructional program for the School Committee’s consideration.
• Provide technical assistance to the Superintendent and other administrators in the resolution of instructional programs.
• Provide leadership and support for Principals as they carry out their instructional leadership roles at their schools related to STEM.
• Provide performance evaluation input to the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents of schools relative to teaching and instructional leadership staff.
• Participate in and contribute to the creation, implementation and management of district strategy, goals and objectives.
• Coordinate studies and provide committee leadership on designated goals and strategies.
• Carry out other responsibilities related to the administration of the schools, as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Academics.

Terms of Employment:
Work year:  213 days (July - June)

Somerville Administrator's Association (SAA)

 

Position Reports to:  Assistant Superintendent of Academics

 

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