History and Social Science Coordinator

Virginia AG; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Department of Education in Richmond, VA seeks a History and Social Science Coordinator to provide highly complex expertise in history and social science, ensuring an evidence-based program of study for the Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include planning regional workshops for administrators and teachers, launching trainer networks, and delivering timely responses related to the History and Social Science Standards of Learning. Telework options may be available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Virginia SOL, policies, and local government functions.
• Strong history/social science content knowledge and pedagogy.
• Experience delivering professional development to educators.
• Understanding of budgets, resources, and project management.
• Experience with instructional technology integration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement programs, workshops, and meetings for school leaders and teachers on history topics and pedagogy.
• Develop regional networks of teacher trainers and train educators on new standards.
• Provide professional, technical responses on history/social science and the SOL standards.
• Analyze problems and prepare written briefs for the Director and Deputy Superintendent.
• Communicate clear expectations aligned with agency goals.
• Attend routine office activities and approved tasks.
• Represent the agency for the Superintendent and perform other duties.

Skills

SOL knowledge

History & social science content

Professional development design

Budgeting & project management

Instructional technology

Education

Undergraduate degree in history or social science

Advanced degree in education/administration or related field

Job description

Title: History and Social Science Coordinator

State Role Title:Education Coordinator II

Hiring Range: $112,000-$120,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept of Ed Central Operations

Location:Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website:doe.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is recruiting for a History and Social Science Coordinator to provide highly complex professional, analytical, and/or technical expertise in the critical specialty area of history and social science to ensure an evidence-based program of study for the Commonwealth of Virginia.

• Plan, organize, identify, and implement programs, workshops, and meetings for school administrators, supervisors, curriculum coordinators, and teachers of history on topics dealing with middle history instruction, technology, and current trends and pedagogy that may impact student achievement and international education.
  
• Develop and launch regional support networks of teacher trainers to ensure effective implementation support for the new standards.
  Hold regular regional sessions to train educators on the new standards, and model various components of the standards including challenging concepts effectively.
  
• Provide specialized, professional, technical, and analytical responses to inquiries concerning history and social science and the History and Social Science Standards of Learning in a timely manner.
  
• Analyze problem situations and prepare written documents in response to assignments from the Director; Assistant Superintendent of Instruction; or, Deputy Superintendent of Instructional and Educator Excellence in a timely manner.
  
• Communicate clear expectations that relate to the goals and objectives of the agency, Division, Department, and program.
  
• Attend to routine activities of the office and other tasked approved by the Director.
  
• Represent the agency on behalf of the Superintendent and perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Humanities and/or Assistant Superintendent for Instruction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Virginia Standards of Learning program, local school divisions, state and local government policies and procedures, and state agency functions.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of history and social science content and comprehensive knowledge of history and social science education, current best practices, and current advancements, and including current and pass emphases in the discipline.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of best practices and skill to provide effective professional development for history and social science educators.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of resources, resource allocation, budgets, and project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill and application of the best practices for the use of instructional technology within an educational environment and preparation for future development and use.
  

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with an undergraduate degree in a history or social science discipline and an advanced degree in education, evaluation, educational supervision/administration, or the history and social science fields (preferred).
  
• Classroom teaching experience in history and social science, and considerable experience in working with students in elementary, middle, and high school history and social science.
  
• Extensive experience in developing educational programs or services for local school divisions, program administration, and long-range planning.
  
• Extensive experience in managing complex assignments and initiatives related to history and social science education, curriculum development, student assessment, project development, and program evaluation.
  
• Extensive experiences in organizing and providing professional development with teachers.
  Postgraduate Professional License eligibility.

Special Instructions

Successful candidates must pass a criminal background check. Commonwealth of Virginia employees may have teleworking options available. Final teleworking agreements will be reviewed and approved upon hire. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process. For assistance call: [phone], [TTY: 786-8389]. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. The Virginia Department of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity within its workforce.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note:: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.