Job Summary

Improves social studies instruction and content knowledge by coaching, modeling, training, and supporting school-based social studies teachers.

Essential Functions

1. Assists teachers with analyzing school, class, and individual student data to determine needs in social studies.
2. Participates in focus walks with state, district, and/or school-based personnel to collect and analyze data to plan for instruction and professional development.
3. Assists social studies teachers with planning instruction based on national and state standards; use of Curriculum Guides, Curriculum Lesson Guides, Curriculum Assessments and instructional strategies and materials effectively; and use of data from formative assessments and district assessments to improve instruction.
4. Provides classroom support by conducting the coaching cycle of observing, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, and providing specific feedback.
5. Assists teachers with understanding state and district mandates with targeted strategies and methods and how these mandates support student achievement.
6. Develops and delivers school-based professional development in social studies content and instructional strategies for assigned grades or content area based on targeted school needs and identified teacher needs.
7. Provides follow-up support at the school level for district mandated professional development in social studies.
8. Supports school leadership teams in development and facilitation of professional learning communities for professional study and collaborative work such as lesson study and examining student work.
9. Participate in district, regional, and/or state meetings to facilitate the implementation of standards-based instruction.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of successful social studies classroom teaching experience with expertise in the social sciences. Experience with planning and conducting professional development. Skill in developing multi-media presentations. Must have the ability to manage projects, facilitate groups, analyze data, and communicate effectively. Experience in CRISS training preferred.

Certifications & Licenses: Any Social Studies (6-12) Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of professional development methodologies including using a variety of training protocols
• Knowledge of professional learning communities
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Knowledge of best practices in social studies
• Knowledge of development of coaching and technology skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong training development and delivery skills
• Strong presentation development and delivery skills
• Strong creative problem solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong time management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software skills
• Strong coaching skills
• Ability to analyze data
• Ability to manage workflow
• Ability to manage activities
• Ability to implement continuous improvement processes
• Ability to organize and conduct in-service training and professional growth activities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
• Ability to apply new skills and knowledge to applicable job assignments
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment

Primary Location:
District Based
Salary Range:
$42,880.00 - $83,480.00 / Per Year
Shift Type:
Full-Time