POSITION SUMMARY: 
KIPP Jacksonville seeks a Science Curriculum Specialist who will serve as a curriculum manager for the schools across the KIPP Jacksonville region. The SCS furthers our mission by overseeing the full implementation of the K-12 science curriculum to lead students to the highest achievement results possible. The SCS ensures students have learning experiences that are aligned to standards, rigorous, hands-on, and engaging. The SCS is an engaging facilitator who leads professional development about science and teaching best practices, drives data conversations about student progress, models lesson delivery, and offers support where needed.Success would be measured by science curriculum implementation results and student achievement in science.  The SCS is a full-time,  manager-level role that reports to the Senior Director, Teaching and Learning for the upcoming school year and would likely report to a Director of STEM in a future year. The role is on the shared services team and is part of the larger academic team that supports schools. As a member of the shared services team, this individual would be responsible for doing whatever it takes to ensure that students develop the knowledge, skills, and character strengths they need to succeed throughout their education and in the competitive world beyond.This position is year-round and performs duties as assigned by their manager. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but can vary based on role and season. SPECIFIC DUTIESCollaborate with regional and school-based leaders to develop and refine a horizontally and vertically aligned K-12 science frameworkDevelop and facilitate region-wide professional development for teachers in order to build our teachers’ and leaders’ capacity with science  content, planning, and instructional executionOversee the full implementation of the identified science curriculum across all grade levels, K-8 and Science Curriculum at the high school level including Advanced Placement)l.  Create and revise regional curriculum calendars in collaboration with the academic team and schoolsEnsure alignment of curriculum to standards and state assessmentsServe as a liaison to school-based content leads by running regional department meetings and teacher content teamsAnalyze regional data in collaboration with regional and school-based leadership to identify areas of need, and support the facilitation of region-wide instructional initiatives that lead us to our goalsMonitor all science specials classes at the elementary levelConduct regular instructional reviews of science-based instruction in partnership with school-based leadership teamsServe as a model teacher and assist as needed in the classroom settingProvide coaching as needed to teachers and school-based content leaders Other duties as assignedCOMPENSATIONThe starting salary for this role is typically $50,00-$55,000Free individual health benefits (including medical, dental and vision)Free individual short-term and long-term disability insurance403b retirement program with a company matchProfessional developmentBase salary does not include any stipends for which the SCS would be eligible.  offerings a subject to change each school year, terms would be outlined in an offer letter - if issued