Need Learning Department Specialist- Secondary Math in Pennsylvania
Job title: Learning Department Specialist- Secondary Math
Company: Commonwealth Charter Academy
Job description: Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Learning Department Specialist will serve a dual role. First, the Learning Department Specialist will support and coach the instructional design team in utilizing evidence-based instructional practices within asynchronous course creation. Learning Department Specialists support the design of online courses, establish effective communication and relationships with all stakeholders, develop expert knowledge and practice of online teaching and course design, and perform other administrative duties as assigned as part of this role. Second, the learning specialist will stay present and current in instructional design by carrying a reduced (50%) instructional design focus in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art/Music/PE (Specials), World Language, or Electives.
Essential Duties: The following list of duties is not comprehensive; rather the list is designed to demonstrate the nature of the responsibilities for this position. Additional position-related duties are subject to the direction of the Director and Managers of Curriculum.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in online curriculum design and delivery.
Understand and apply effective teaching and engagement strategies in online courses
Spend approximately 50% of the week on curriculum design; projects and assignments to be identified by Learning Department administrative team
Research, evaluate and recommend curriculum resources and technology for adoption into courses
Gather and review course outcomes and data to plan course, lesson, and assessment creation as well as revisions and enhancements
Collaborating with K-12 specialists to review instructional practices, course data and implement changes and updates to course content
Facilitate focus groups
Mentor and coach instructional designers
Create and provide content specific professional learning for instructional designers and/or classroom teachers
Manage and support systems for course revisions and enhancements
Keep abreast of new developments and research in online education and share this information with teachers as appropriate
Though Learning Department Specialists work across content areas, specialists will specialize in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art/ Music/ PE, World Language, and/or K-12 electives and have a record of accomplishment of success in one or more of these
Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
Solutions-minded
A love of learning and a growth mindset
Deep commitment to universal design for learning
Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy, standards, and the unique needs of K-12 online students, teachers, and administrators
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.
Position Type
Full-time 12-month
Exempt
Salary Travel
Travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
PA Teaching certificate in subject area
2 years of relevant work experience in either online teaching or instructional design
Preferred Education and Experience
Master's Degree
Special Education Certification
Reading Certification
ESL Certification
5 years cyber teaching
Experience in course/instructional design
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid PA Driver's License
Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
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Expected salary:
Location: Pennsylvania
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Company: Commonwealth Charter Academy
Job description: Working from one of our Family Service Centers, the Learning Department Specialist will serve a dual role. First, the Learning Department Specialist will support and coach the instructional design team in utilizing evidence-based instructional practices within asynchronous course creation. Learning Department Specialists support the design of online courses, establish effective communication and relationships with all stakeholders, develop expert knowledge and practice of online teaching and course design, and perform other administrative duties as assigned as part of this role. Second, the learning specialist will stay present and current in instructional design by carrying a reduced (50%) instructional design focus in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art/Music/PE (Specials), World Language, or Electives.
Essential Duties: The following list of duties is not comprehensive; rather the list is designed to demonstrate the nature of the responsibilities for this position. Additional position-related duties are subject to the direction of the Director and Managers of Curriculum.
Responsibilities:
Provide leadership in online curriculum design and delivery.
Understand and apply effective teaching and engagement strategies in online courses
Spend approximately 50% of the week on curriculum design; projects and assignments to be identified by Learning Department administrative team
Research, evaluate and recommend curriculum resources and technology for adoption into courses
Gather and review course outcomes and data to plan course, lesson, and assessment creation as well as revisions and enhancements
Collaborating with K-12 specialists to review instructional practices, course data and implement changes and updates to course content
Facilitate focus groups
Mentor and coach instructional designers
Create and provide content specific professional learning for instructional designers and/or classroom teachers
Manage and support systems for course revisions and enhancements
Keep abreast of new developments and research in online education and share this information with teachers as appropriate
Though Learning Department Specialists work across content areas, specialists will specialize in ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art/ Music/ PE, World Language, and/or K-12 electives and have a record of accomplishment of success in one or more of these
Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication
Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail
Solutions-minded
A love of learning and a growth mindset
Deep commitment to universal design for learning
Demonstrated knowledge of pedagogy, standards, and the unique needs of K-12 online students, teachers, and administrators
Work Environment
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role. Requires the ability to lift, squat, sit, bend or stand as necessary. Ability to travel to other sites/locations as needed.
Position Type
Full-time 12-month
Exempt
Salary Travel
Travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree
PA Teaching certificate in subject area
2 years of relevant work experience in either online teaching or instructional design
Preferred Education and Experience
Master's Degree
Special Education Certification
Reading Certification
ESL Certification
5 years cyber teaching
Experience in course/instructional design
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Valid PA Driver's License
Appropriate Automobile Insurance Coverage
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Commonwealth Charter Academy is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.
Powered by Aspex Solutions - AppliTrack, Applicant Tracking for Educators. Online Job Employment Applications, Web Based Employment Applications for School Districts and Educational Institutions - You can also view at www.k12jobspot.com. K12JobSpot is a site that has thousands of teaching jobs - all from AppliTrack school districts.
Expected salary:
Location: Pennsylvania
Apply Now