Job Description

Reports to: Director of Curriculum and Instruction

OPPORTUNITY:
The Curriculum Specialist in Secondary Social Studies (specializing in all levels of middle school and high school Social Studies) will join a collaborative academic team and focus on supporting teachers in the implementation of the IOTA Social Studies program at multiple schools.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consistently model and provide teachers with research-based instructional strategies that support the delivery of quality instruction to all students
• Strategically plan and manage Intellectual Preparation collaboration/sessions to build teacher and administrator depth and proficiency in content
• Promote instruction that meets the demand of the TN Academic Standards for Social Studies by providing focused observations, co-planning, and professional development
• Utilize the coaching model to provide opportunities for teacher reflection on classroom observations
• Train teachers to manage, interpret and use assessment data and facilitate the analysis of data and student work to guide instructional decisions
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, coaching team, school site administration and department chairs/teacher leaders to plan and facilitate professional development
• Provide support and assistance to all school Social Studies teachers in the implementation of the IOTA Social Studies Benchmark Assessments
• Analyze and develop recommended next steps from interim assessment and observation data to report to school and district-level stakeholders
• Develop and/or refine curriculum unit plans and district interim assessments based on external resources
• Set expectations for which parts of the curriculum must be covered within the school year resulting in increased student achievement and teacher effectiveness
• Support teachers teaching statewide dual credit pre-calculus other pre-college courses

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of teaching experience in Social Studies at the middle or high school level, with valid credential (valid and active teaching license in Social Studies; Social Studies 6-12)
• Master in Education (preferred)
• Solid knowledge of Tennessee Social Studies Standards, including upper-level and AP courses
• Experience with myPerspectives (SAVVAS) preferred
• Ability to travel to other school sites/locations
• Experience developing and facilitating professional development
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience creating TN State Standards-aligned assessments
• Experience implementing adopted curriculum(s)
• Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom teachers
• Experience with student management systems to analyze student data
• Experience monitoring student data to track performance and determine appropriate next steps

Additional Information

This employer strives for a balanced, productive workforce, which is diverse in terms of age, gender, and cultural identity. We do not base hiring or promotional decisions on factors other than performance and professional growth potential. Please note that we are unable to sponsor H1 VISA applicants. Position is expected to be 195 days, plus a benefits package. NOTE: Precise placement within the salary range (starting at $50,000 for fully licensed teachers) will be determined based on experience and salary placement guidelines. FLSA: EXEMPT.

COMPENSATION:

Salary for this position is $70,000 - $80,000, depending on experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits plan (including an employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premium plan) as well as the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of Memphis students.