Program Specialist, Social Studies-Secondary

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a Program Specialist for Secondary Social Studies to support high quality instruction across schools. This position requires strong leadership and collaboration skills alongside a Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Studies and valid teaching certification. The Specialist will design training and support resources to ensure effective implementation of standards-based social studies instruction.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a teaching certificate in Middle or High School Social Studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and training for social studies instructional strategies.
• Design and deliver training to support administrators and teachers.
• Provide resources to meet students’ needs in social studies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Social Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Category: Support Staff

Job Function: Administration

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

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

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