Elementary (K-6) Social Studies Curriculum Specialist (1.0 FTE) for the 2021-22 SY. This position is full time, school year plus two additional work days beyond the teacher contract.

Salary: $52,919-$104,599 depending upon education and experience, plus $5,1115 resource stipend.

Qualifications: Must be eligible for State of CT certification. Certification in social studies preferred.

Application Procedure: Apply online at www.fpsct.org/employment. A complete application includes a detailed cover letter, resume, 3 letters of reference, copies of all college transcripts and State of CT Teacher certification.

Selection Procedure: Selected candidates will be contacted by email or phone to schedule an interview with a district administrator.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Specialists provide effective curriculum planning and instructional support to teachers aimed at ensuring that students learn core content knowledge and skills as well as the competencies and dispositions essential for success in college, career readiness, and citizenship as described in FPS's Vision of the Global Citizen. Curriculum Specialists develop and monitor curriculum and assessment implementation. They work closely with school principals and leadership teams to plan and provide professional learning experiences that are responsive to teacher needs and focused on school goals and priorities. Working as a vital member of a learning organization, specialists develop positive and productive relationships with colleagues, parents, and students ensuring equitable access to opportunity. They remain current in their knowledge of emerging educational research and effective practice. As educators, they demonstrate all aspects of CT's Code of Professional Responsibility.

The Social Studies Curriculum Specialist is supervised and evaluated by the Director of Curriculum.

The Board of Education will not make employment decisions (including decisions related to hiring, assignment, compensation, promotion, demotion, disciplinary action and termination) on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry, disability (including pregnancy), genetic information, veteran status or gender identity or expression, except in the case of a bona fide occupational qualification. Questions concerning Title VI or Title IX compliance should be directed to: Kim Wynne, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-673-8270. Questions concerning Section 504 compliance should be directed to: Dr. Laurie Singer, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032 860-677-1791.