Coordinator, K-12 Social Studies

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university;
2. Valid Texas administrator’s/principal certification (preferred);
3. Minimum of four (4) years of successful experience as a social studies classroom teacher;
4. Preference given to applicants with experience in social studies;
5. Demonstrated:

• Commitment to life-long learning that supports high-quality first-time instruction, including the use of technology;
• Ability to develop and write curriculum;
• Ability to lead professional learning;
• Ability to manage data;

6. Demonstrated skills in leading, motivating, and cooperating with other teachers, campus administrators and district personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Probationary/Term Contract: 220 days

SALARY:

$76,684 (IA-4) as approved by the Board of Trustees

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Coordinate the development, review, and update of K-12 social studies programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, scopes and sequences, and grading plans.
2. Work cooperatively with campus principals and the curriculum and instruction department members in developing and supervising CFISD’s social studies instructional programs, including ensuring the social studies program compliance with all state and local requirements.
3. Work with teacher committees to determine priority objectives in social studies.
4. Work with appropriate instructional personnel to establish district standards for acceptable levels of student achievement in K-12 social studies.
5. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for secondary social studies.
6. Provide training for teachers in areas related to improving student learning.
7. Plan and provide staff development for K-12 teachers, administrators, and staff in social studies.
8. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.
9. Participate in the purchase, use, care, and replacement of materials.
10. Assist with the adoption of textbooks in K-12 social studies courses.
11. Review, recommend, and incorporate technology tools to support social studies instruction.
12. Collaborate with the office of Advanced Academics to support Advanced Placement courses.
13. Collaborate with the office of Advanced Academics and Lone Star College to support dual credit social studies opportunities for students.
14. Coordinate the development of materials and support the facilitation of social studies in secondary summer school.
15. Participate actively in professional social studies leader/teacher associations and encourage participation of other social studies teachers.
16. Supervise social studies coaches and instructional specialists.
17. Perform other duties as assigned by Assistant Superintendents for Curriculum and Instruction, Directors of Elementary, Middle School, and High School Curriculum and Instruction.
18. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function for both the campus-based support and responsibilities and district-based support and responsibilities.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Preference will be given to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD employees.

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

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