Job Description

The Science Coach provides supplemental science instruction and coaching support at Mount Vernon Community School. The science coach enchances science instruction by supporting teachers through additional science instruction/remediation with students, feedback on planning and implementation of engaging and rigorous science lessons, and support with implementation of new science adoption materials.

This position reports to the Principal.

Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.

Certificates & Licenses:  Valid Virginia Department of Education license with an endorsement in Elementary Education, or eligibility to obtain one.

Experience: 

• A minimum of three to five years of successful teaching experience.
• Knowledge of current research in instructional coaching, curriculum trends in instruction, teacher effectiveness, differentiated instruction, student learning, and best practices in instruction.
• Knowledge of a variety of assessments and familiarity with state assessments.
• Preferred experience working successfully with linguistically and culturally diverse learners.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Evidence of continuous learning and a commitment to participate in professional growth opportunities and self-reflection on professional practices.
• Demonstrated the ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects, and tasks.
• Demonstrated expertise in effective and collaborative oral and written communication.
• Science instructional background required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide targeted professional learning opportunities to teachers by:
  • Providing feedback on instruction and lesson plans;
  • Modeling exemplary lessons, instructional practices as needed;
  • Connecting teachers with professional development resources.
• Provide teachers with access to science equipment and instructional resources to ensure the implementation of engaging hands-on science lessons.
• Provide supplementary science instruction and remediation for students.
• Assist in the implementation of assessment systems and protocols for elementary school science including common assessments, benchmarks, and other assessments.
• Collaborate with school staff to analyze student data around science achievement (including SOL, benchmarks, and common assessments).
• Attend meetings and on-going trainings as required
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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