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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools
PROGRAM MANAGER: SOCIAL STUDIES
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What they do
A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
$75,457 / year median in North Carolina
-5% projected decline
Job Description
PROGRAM MANAGER
SOCIAL STUDIES Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools- 3.
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The position provides district-level leadership and support to coordinate the K-12 social studies programs. The Program Manager works with school-based administrators and teachers to support them in implementation and maintenance of high-quality programs with fidelity to research-based models. The Program Manager supports and/or works with Instructional Coaches to provide appropriate professional development for teachers and administrators and facilitates use of assessments and resources.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
? Facilitates curriculum development for social studies and provides instructional resources to teachers and administrators. ? Provides and supports staff development. ? Facilitates collaborative planning of lessons with teachers. ? Collaborates with content directors to ensure curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment alignment. ? Collaborates with Instructional Coaches to provide coaching, professional development, and general support to schools. ? Supports Instructional Coaches ? Promotes and markets as necessary (community presentations, marketing materials, magnet fairs, etc.) ? Assists with teacher recruitment as necessary. ? Other duties as assigned.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
? Extensive knowledge of the Guiding Principles for Social Studies Education ? Knowledge of state standards and curriculum for multiple content areas ? Ability to gather and analyze information to effectively problem solve and develop solutions to meet schools' needs ? Ability to communicate well with diverse groups of stakeholders, including administrators and teachers ? Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, including administrators and teachers ? Ability to work with current technology ? Possess exceptional skills in oral and written communication including presentation skills ? Ability to analyze classroom curriculum, programs or activities and recommend appropriate improvements and/or solutionsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
?Minimum:
Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years social studies teaching experience ?Desirable:
Master's Degree in related field and five years social studies teaching experienceCERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
? Valid NC Driver's License ? Valid NC Teacher LicensePHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS
PHYSICALACTIVITY FREQUENCY C
- Constant F
- Frequent O
- Occasional I
- Infrequent NR
- Not Required
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C
- Constant F
- Frequent O
- Occasional I
- Infrequent NR
- Not Required Climbing/Balancing I Lifting/Carrying O up to 30 lbs.