District Director of Science & STEM Excellence

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 109,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Leadership opportunity in districtwide

Job summary

Allentown School District seeks an instructional leader to oversee K-12 science and STEM initiatives, aligning curricula with NGSS and PA standards. This role reports to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning and leads professional development, program evaluation, and resource planning district-wide.

The Director of Science will guide curriculum implementation, coordinate with literacy and mathematics leaders, manage budgets, grants, and partnerships, and ensure equitable access to

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership.
• Pennsylvania Principal or Supervisory Certificate.
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Experience in STEM program development and NGSS knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide district-wide oversight for the implementation and improvement of K-12 science curricula aligned with NGSS and PA STEM standards.
• Collaborate with Mathematics to develop a unified district STEM philosophy and cross-grade integration.
• Plan and oversee professional development in science at district and school levels.
• Coordinate screening, interviewing, and hiring of science and STEM staff.
• Lead grant writing and budget management for science/STEM programs.
• Prepare status reports and present to stakeholders and Board.

Job description

Allentown School District seeks an instructional leader to oversee K-12 science and STEM initiatives, aligning curricula with NGSS and PA standards. This role reports to the Executive Director of Teaching and Learning and leads professional development, program evaluation, and resource planning district-wide.

The Director of Science will guide curriculum implementation, coordinate with literacy and mathematics leaders, manage budgets, grants, and partnerships, and ensure equitable access to