Content Specialist, Sr. jobs in Charleston, SC

This is an ESSER funded position and is contingent upon available funding.

JOB PURPOSE

Under limited supervision, provides leadership in supporting, promoting and assessing progress toward improved instructional outcomes in K-12 Social Studies. Collaborates with staff on short, medium, and long-term planning to develop K-12 Social Studies in relation to: curriculum, resources, continuous professional development of staff, goals of the district, including its policies and practices regarding K-12 Social Studies and challenging targets for improvement. Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitors the K-12 Social Studies instructional process; analyzes the results of standardized tests and makes recommendations for improving instructional services as appropriate.

Monitors the curriculum development in Social Studies throughout the district schools in grades K-12

Monitors the District’s K-12 Social Studies programs, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures and laws.

Collaborates with the Director of Teaching and Learning to coordinate and facilitate assistance and support to elementary instructional facilitators, reading coaches and interventionists.

Collaborates with the Director of Assessment and Accountability to coordinate and facilitate assistance with the K-12 Social Studies assessment requirements.

Recommends areas in professional development to address instructional issues and works to provide and plan appropriate professional development for the district.

Coordinates and develops a system for review of curriculum materials and resources.

Coordinates and facilitates assistance and support to curriculum facilitators and instructional facilitators.

Meets with instructional support staff regularly.

Coordinates and provides instructional assistance to teachers.

Assists with strategic planning and the implementation of the strategic plan.

Assists in the preparation of grant proposals and the administration of funds for special projects and programs.

Plans and implements a districtwide program of curriculum review and development at the K-12 level.

Reviews and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate in District policies and procedures related to K-12 Social Studies programs.

Works with parents and students to resolve instructional concerns.

Works with other instructional directors, supervisors, and coordinators in planning and implementing K-12 Social Studies districtwide initiatives.

Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession and ensures that staff members remain current as well.

Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve various information and to prepare reports and correspondence.

Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including statistical data, statistical and analytical reports, technical reports, payroll reports, requisitions and purchase orders, training reports, budget documents, memos, correspondence, etc.

Operates a variety of equipment such as a computer, printer, telephone, calculator, vehicle, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other administrators, principals, teachers, parents, students, Board members, and the general public.

Provides content for the district website and assists in promoting other district programs.

Serves on district and state committees as appropriate.

Represents the district at various local, state, and national professional meetings as requested.

Appoints and chairs, as requested, committees and task forces to study and make recommendations regarding special initiatives.

Performs related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Master's degree in education supplemented by three to five years of experience as a teacher and instructional support, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess teaching certification. Must possess a valid state driver’s license.