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Job Title Position Title: Training & Support Coordinator - 9-12 Science
Location: Curriculum & Instruction, Fisher Building
Salary: DFT Salary Schedule
Reports To: Executive Director, Science and Social Studies
Bargaining Unit: DFT
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting
In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.
Position Summary: The Training and Support Coordinator will be responsible for providing teachers and master teachers with training on implementing our core curriculum in alignment with the vision of excellent instruction and School Improvement Plan (SIP) Goals. They will also be responsible for designing and delivering district-wide professional development and support teachers and school-based staff with analyzing and acting upon student data from formative and summative standards-aligned assessments.¿¿
Minimum Qualifications:
Master's degree preferred. Bachelor's degree required. A valid Michigan Teaching Certificate in 6-12 or 9-12 Science. A minimum of 5 years teaching in content area to which you are applying for. Experience with principles of adult learning and how to apply them to professional development. Experience providing curriculum implementation support to teachers in Science. Experience developing curriculum and pacing guides in content area Experience providing professional development to teachers. Strong working knowledge of the Michigan Science Standards and shifts in the Next Generation Science Standards. Essential Functions: Provide teachers with mentoring and training on the implementation of curriculum content areas, guidance documents, and pacing guidelines that are in alignment with state standards and the vision for excellent instruction to positively impact student achievement.
Craft and revise district curriculum guides for 9-12 science teachers.
Assist teachers in the implementation of curriculum aligned to state standards.
Draft communication as it pertains to ongoing professional development and curriculum initiatives.
Ensure compliance with district policies and protocols related to professional development and curriculum initiatives.
Monitor and review existing and potential professional development programs to ensure they are aligned with the district mission and vision.
Support school-based staff with executing the vision for excellent instruction through observing teachers, instructional coaching, modeling lessons, and providing targeted professional development. Develop and execute professional development in core content areas, in alignment with the vision for excellent instruction.
Develop and execute professional development designed to assist teachers with analyzing and acting upon student data from formative and summative standards-aligned assessments.
Maintain thorough records and documentation of professional development and training sessions for teachers.
Coordinate with professional development partners to enhance and support professional development workshops provided by district vendors.
Fulfill other duties as allowable according to Title II, A guidelines.
Core Competencies Excellent Project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
Ability to work independently
Proven organizational skills, high attention to details, and superior time management
Fluency with using digital tools including Microsoft Office and SharePoint
Ability to work effectively with district and school leaders
Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure the integrity of instructional programs and core instructional materials implementation
Growth mindset, with commitment to ongoing learning and willingness to be flexible to meet evolving educator needs
Ability to work with all educational staff
Security Clearance: Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application: Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered. Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested. Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at or phone at .
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