Fort Worth Independent School District Visa Sponsorship USA

Position Type:

Leading District Professional/Coordinator - District Professional

Date Posted:

3/13/2026

Location:

Teaching & Learning Center

Closing Date:

04/03/2026

Coordinator IV - K-12 Science

Reports to: Director - Science

PC#: 22361

Pay Grade: 305

Duty Days: 219

Salary Range: $82,675 - $99,608

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Purpose

Coordinates science curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning in alignment with the District's Strategic Plan and commitment to academic excellence. This role supports campuses, teachers, principals, and district staff in implementing a rigorous science program for all learners across secondary grade levels, ensuring high-quality instructional materials (HQIM), standards-based lessons, and equitable practices. The position will write curriculum and provide instructional support for the regular program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinates secondary science instructional support, curriculum writing, assessment development, and professional learning for all stakeholders (grades 6–12).
• Supports campus leaders and teachers in planning, internalizing, and delivering TEKS-aligned science lessons aligned to district-adopted HQIM.
• Develops and maintains district-level secondary science curriculum, instructional planning calendars (IPCs), scope and sequence documents, and assessment blueprints.
• Designs and revises common formative assessments and aligned demonstrations of learning to monitor student progress toward mastery.
• Assists with providing campus-based professional development aligned to district priorities and secondary science initiatives.
• Builds capacity of campus administrators, science department chairs, instructional coaches, and classroom teachers.
• Provides leadership in the identification, evaluation, adoption, and implementation of effective secondary science instructional resources.
• Contributes to the development of districtwide professional learning plans based on data trends, STAAR and EOC performance, and campus needs.
• Creates and delivers professional learning focused on secondary science instructional rigor, laboratory safety, scientific reasoning, and student discourse.
• Participates in train-the-trainer programs and delivers campus and district professional development to support high-quality secondary science instruction.
• Supports teachers through observation/feedback, modeling, co-teaching, coaching, and professional learning cycles.
• Collaborates with teachers on lesson internalization, laboratory design, safety protocols, and aligned student demonstrations of learning.
• Facilitates data-driven conversations with campus leaders and science teams to support instructional improvement and student achievement.
• Collaborates with other Content Coordinators across the Curriculum & Instruction division to ensure vertical alignment and coherence.
• Ensures accurate and timely documentation of campus support and professional learning.
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and builds strong, professional relationships with campus leaders and teachers.
• Attends department meetings, training, and professional learning as assigned.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to the supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District's mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport/relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player; promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

• Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance to the Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education, special education, individuals with disabilities, and so forth.
• Knowledge of high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments.
• Knowledge of assigned content facts, concepts, theories, and principles that are being taught.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of multicultural diversity issues in the workplace.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing with all levels of the organization.
• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Skill in preparing high quality, vertically aligned curriculum documents.
• Skill in professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work, meeting multiple deadlines with great attention to detail.
• Ability to be flexible with personal time, to work after school and/or on Saturdays to provide professional learning activities and/or facilitate/accomplish other needed activities.
• Ability to use software to access databases, email, create spreadsheets, and do word processing.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computer and peripherals.
• Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion: Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment: Works in an office setting; may require occasional irregular and/or prolonged hours.
• Attendance: Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands: Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education:
• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university in Education, content area, and/or a related field to subject being taught required;

• Master's degree from accredited college or university in Education, content area, and/or a related field to the subject being taught preferred.

• Certification/License: Valid Texas Teaching Certification in subject and/or level of assignment required.

• Experience:

• 3 years secondary teaching experience in science with a track record of significantly increasing student achievement required. High school science is preferred.
• Experience with a diverse student population, especially in a large multicultural urban district preferred.
• Experience writing curriculum and facilitating professional learning required.
• Experience as an instructional coach, department head, team lead, grade level-lead, lead content teacher, or teacher leader with a track record of significantly increasing student achievement preferred.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.