Instructional Specialist - Elementary Science and Social Studies

Young World Physical Education; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for an Instructional Specialist for Elementary Science and Social Studies in Newport News, Virginia. This full-time role is responsible for supporting the school division’s curriculum and instructional initiatives, collaborating with supervisors and teachers.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Virginia teaching license, a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and at least three years of successful elementary teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia teaching license with experience teaching science and social studies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Three years of recent and successful elementary teaching experience.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional best practices in math.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and administrators.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing, implementing, and assessing curriculum.
• Oversees elementary initiatives and coaches teachers.
• Participates in planning professional development.
• Monitors student assessment/test results.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Valid Virginia teaching license

Job description

Instructional Specialist - Elementary Science and Social Studies

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary

Position is responsible for supplementing and supporting the school division’s elementary science and social studies curriculum and instructional initiatives by working alongside the elementary supervisors, specialists, and coaches.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Virginia teaching license with experience teaching science and social studies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education.
• Three years of recent and successful elementary teaching experience.
• Evidence of involvement in school and division activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom.
• In-depth knowledge of instructional best practices in math, curriculum development, and adult learning theory.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers and administrators.

Essential Duties

• Assists in developing, implementing, and assessing the district’s elementary science and social studies curriculum as aligned with the Virginia Department of Education Standards.
• Oversees elementary initiatives and is responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in science and social studies.
• Assists with planning, developing, and implementing an effective structure for elementary grade level instruction.
• Participates in the planning of professional development to promote best practices in instruction.
• Assists with the selection of instructional materials and equipment, and with the implementation of innovative practices in science and social studies.
• Remains abreast of professional development literature, participates in professional organizations, attends workshops related to best practices, and disseminates information.
• Assists with monitoring student assessment/test results and provides assistance to improve student achievement.
• Initiates and maintains effective liaisons to maintain a current knowledge of developments and research.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Other Duties

• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Instructional Supervisor or other appropriate administrators.

Job Specifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer terminal; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.

Supervision

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Elementary Instructional Supervisor(s)

Position Type

Full‑Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required