Program Specialist, Social Studies-Secondary Position Available In Fulton, Georgia

Program Specialist, Social Studies-Secondary

Category:

Support Staff

Job Function:

Administration

Department:

Social Studies
Summary
The Program Specialist for Secondary Social Studies is responsible for assisting the Social Studies Director in planning for and training Social Studies Instructional Coaches, high school Social Studies Department Chairs, middle school Social Studies Contacts, and grades 6-12 teachers in the implementation of effective 6-12 standards-based social studies instruction in all schools.
Essential Duties
Assists schools in implementing effective social studies instruction using research based instructional strategies
Assists administrators in supporting, training, and coaching teachers and staff in social studies
Designs and delivers training to administrators/teachers in providing feedback to students to improve instructional delivery
Identifies resources and supports teachers with differentiation to meet all students’ needs in social studies
Provides individual assistance to schools experiencing significant struggles in the areas of document analysis, content-specific literacy strategies, and application of social studies information processing skills
Works in collaboration with other departments and areas to maximize teacher effectiveness as it relates to social studies instruction
Perfroms other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator
Required Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the area of Social Studies
Certification/Licensure
Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in the area of Middle School or High School Social Studies
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required; Three years supervisory experience preferred; Prior experience with standards-based instruction, teaching of social studies, and professional staff development required; Experience working within a large, complex organization preferred
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Detailed knowledge and experience with standards-based instruction and assessment best practice
Experience with curriculum development
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners across multiple disciplines and levels
Demonstrated knowledge in differentiation and meeting the needs of varied learners
Ability to plan and implement short and long-range goals and objectives
Ability to work in collaborative teams
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent interpersonal skills needed to work effectively with administrators, staff, and community members
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Will require travel between schools
Physical Demands
Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs. occasionally

Posting ID:

32493