Program Specialist, Social Studies-Secondary

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a Program Specialist for Secondary Social Studies, responsible for assisting in the training and support for social studies instruction across grade levels. This role entails collaborating with educators to implement effective teaching strategies and provide resources tailored for varied learners, ensuring quality education within the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Studies required.
• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience required.
• Certification in Middle School or High School Social Studies.

Responsibilities

• Train instructional coaches and teachers in social studies.
• Assist schools with effective social studies instruction.
• Provide individualized assistance to struggling schools.

Skills

Standards-based instruction

Curriculum development

Differentiation

Adult training

Collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or in the area of Social Studies

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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.

• 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
  
  

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

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Education Administration Programs

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