Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
 
The Science Coordinator is responsible for leading, coordinating, and enhancing the district’s science
programs to ensure alignment with Missouri DESE standards, MSIP 6 requirements, and best instructional
practices. This role supports teachers, building administrators, and students by providing curriculum
leadership, professional development, data analysis, and program evaluation to improve science instruction
and student achievement.
 
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
 
Supervises: None
 
Pay Grade: Certified 
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develop, implement, and maintain a coherent K–12 science curriculum aligned to Missouri
  Learning Standards and MSIP 6.
• Evaluate and recommend instructional materials, resources, and technology to enhance science
  teaching and learning.
• Ensure vertical and horizontal alignment of science instruction across grade levels.
• Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to science teachers, including classroom modeling and
  instructional strategies.
• Lead professional development sessions to build teacher capacity in science pedagogy, inquiry-
  based learning, and assessment literacy.
• Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet diverse student needs.
• Analyze student performance data from district, state, and formative assessments to inform
  instruction and improve outcomes.
• Support schools in implementing formative assessments and using data to drive instructional
  decisions.
• Ensure compliance with DESE reporting requirements for science assessment data.
• Monitor science programs for compliance with MSIP 6 standards and Missouri DESE requirements.
• Conduct audits of curriculum implementation and instructional practices to ensure fidelity.
• Recommend improvements and strategic initiatives to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum, building administrators, and instructional staff to support district goals.
• Serve as a liaison with DESE, regional science education networks, and community partners.
• Communicate science program initiatives, goals, and student outcomes to stakeholders, including
  staff, families, and the Board of Education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong leadership traits with the ability to lead people and provide direction.
• Takes initiative, detailed oriented, and is highly organized.
• Has a deep working knowledge of instructional effective practices, balanced assessments, and data
  analysis
• Demonstrated experience in science curriculum development, instructional coaching, or program
  coordination.
• Knowledge of Missouri Learning Standards, MSIP 6, and DESE assessment and accountability
  requirements.

 
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or a related field (Master’s
  preferred).
• Valid Missouri teaching certificate: additional administrative or curriculum certification preferred.

 
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and use fingers, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. Occasionally the employee will lift up to 50 lbs. such as lifting files and paper.
 
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee continuously is interacting with the public and staff.
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