Administrative Skills, Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Budgeting, Competitive Research, Establish Priorities, Faculty Administration, Higher Education, Information Science, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Reports, Laboratory Equipment, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Record Keeping, SDL (Specification and Description Language), Scientific Research, Staff Training, Team Player, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Training/Teaching Materials
Setauket- East Setauket, NY
Job Opening Information Director of Science, K-12
Job Number
3V-TCH-161
Application Deadline
4/13/2026
Position TitleDirector of Science, K-12Required Application TypeTeacher / AdminSalary/Pay ScaleTVSAAJob Description
THREE VILLAGE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
ANTICIPATED VACANCY
2026-27 School Year
DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE, K-12
Applications will be accepted for the following anticipated vacancy:
Director of Science, K-12
This is a 12-month Probationary appointment
Prerequisites for the position include:
- New York State certification - SDA, SBL, or SDL
- Demonstrated administrative and instructional leadership experience
- Expertise in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and assessment practices
- Knowledge of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and current instructional best practices
- Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and district leadership
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide supportive leadership and direction for rigorous and challenging science programs for all students through sound, student-centered decision-making.
- Lead the implementation of the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) and district science initiatives.
- Promote inquiry-based instruction, scientific reasoning, STEAM integration, and real-world application of science concepts.
- Coordinate the development, articulation, and alignment of the K-12 science curriculum to ensure vertical and horizontal coherence.
- Work cooperatively with Principals, Teacher Leads, and Central Office Administration to implement curriculum and instructional programs.
- Review and recommend new course proposals and program enhancements.
- Participate in regional and State curriculum initiatives.
- Analyze district, state, and local assessment data to monitor student performance and guide instructional improvement.
- Support the development and implementation of common assessments and data-informed instructional practices.
- Responsible for the oversight of the In-Star TOSA.
- Observe and evaluate instructional staff in collaboration with building administrators.
- Support Middle School lead teachers and building administration in both elementary and secondary levels with 5th and 8th grade science assessments and secondary Regents exams.
- Articulation with elementary science support staff.
- Provide feedback and guidance to support professional growth and effective science instruction.
- Prepare recommendations for tenure in collaboration with building principals.
- Support mentoring and induction of new and probationary teachers.
- Convene and facilitate department and district meetings to establish instructional priorities.
- Promote equitable access to advanced coursework, research opportunities, and enrichment programs.
- Support student participation in science competitions, research programs, internships, and recognition opportunities.
- Collaborate with building leadership on staffing, scheduling, and program implementation.
- Monitor and coordinate the selection, evaluation, and implementation of instructional materials, laboratory equipment, and digital resources.
- Assist in the preparation and management of the science department budget.
- Maintain appropriate records including inventory, equipment, and instructional resources.
- Oversee chemical inventory, storage, and disposal procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines.
- Establish partnerships with higher education institutions, research organizations, and community resources to enhance science programming.
The Director of Science, K-12, will report directly to the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
Interested applicants should complete an application on RecruitFront and/or visit the Human Resources page of the Three Village website no later than April 13, 2026.
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