School Achievement Services Science Coach (Grades 6-12)
Contract Specifications/Requirements
The Science Coach will work with the Wayne RESA School Achievement Services team to develop educational
practices, provide technical assistance and offer training and coaching to staff aimed at raising student
achievement in identified schools.
Science Coach Qualifications
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A minimum of a Master's Degree with certification in Science at the elementary/middle school or high
school levels
A minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in science
A proven track record of raising student achievement as a Science teacher
A working knowledge of the Grade Level Content Expectations (GLCE), High School Content
Expectations (HSCE), the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) - including high school
graduation requirements, the Individual with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA), the tenants
of Education Yes! and the requirements of No Child Left Behind
The Science Coach should:
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Possess the ability to support the work of collaborative school-based teams
Possess a knowledge base of current issues in educational reform, a proven track record of making
effective presentations to adults; computer literacy; and a willingness to travel within Wayne County
Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Be proficient with standards-based curricula and modeling appropriate lessons, strategies and best
practices
Be proficient modeling effective classroom management strategies
Be able to use a variety of data to make appropriate instructional decisions
Be able to align curriculum
BE able to use assessment to improve student achievement
Be able to manage timelines, reports and schedules; facilitate school coordination; attend school and
project meetings, orientations and professional development
Possess a knowledge of email, Microsoft word and power point
(Note: Candidate must successfully complete MSU Coaching 101 and Content Modules as a required condition of
contract and will be recommended for enrollment subsequent to interview.)
The Science Coach will not be considered an employee of Wayne RESA. The Science Coach is a contracted
services position payable at the rate of $67.00 per hour (Direct Service) / $33.50 per hour (for attending meetings
or Professional Development).
Applicants who are applying for contracted work with Wayne RESA must apply online at
www.applitrack.com/resa/onlineapp (Job ID#5082).
APPLICATIONS WILL BE SCREENED AND CANDIDATES NOTIFIED IF A PERSONAL INTERVIEW IS
INDICATED.
Public Act 300 of 1980, as amended, requires retirees with retirement effective date on or after July 1, 2010
of the Public School Employees Retirement System who performed core services at a Michigan public
school through a 3rd party or as an independent contractor on or after July 1, 2010, to forfeit their public
school pension and health care benefit subsidy for the duration of these services. For more information,
visit: http://www.michigan.gov/orsschools/0,4653,7-206-36502_36516---,00.html
It is the responsibility of the retiree to inform the school district of their retirement status. Contractors shall
be solely responsible for monitoring earnings limitation established by MPSERS. Wayne RESA shall not
be responsible for compliance with any earnings limitation, nor any forfeiture of pension and/or retiree
insurance subsidy that may result.