Education Associate - 60023835 REPOST
State of South Carolina
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Education Associate (Curriculum Based Professional Learning Coach) - 61084874 & 61084875 REPOST
State of South Carolina
Department of Education
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$57,700 - $103,900
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is about coaching teachers and school leaders in South Carolina to effectively use high-quality teaching materials in classrooms, helping them improve student learning through training and feedback.
It involves working with districts to select and implement these materials while staying updated on the latest education trends.
A good fit would be an experienced educator who loves mentoring others and has a proven history of using resources to help students succeed.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education, management, or business
- Ten years of professional experience in K-12 education
- Strong track record of using instructional materials to improve student achievement
- Experience in coaching or instructional leadership
- Ability to develop and lead professional development workshops and training sessions
- Skills in providing feedback, conducting observations, and using data to guide instructional decisions
- Knowledge of current pedagogy, state standards, and best practices in curriculum design
Full Job Description
The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.
Job Purpose:
The Curriculum Based Professional Learning Coach will help bring high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to life in classrooms, supporting educational leaders and districts in their journey toward instructional excellence. This role involves collaborating with curriculum teams to select and evaluate materials, building capacity among educational leaders and district administrators for HQIM integration through dynamic professional development, coaching, and feedback.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials that align with state standards.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to review, evaluate, and select high-quality instructional materials.
• Ensure all materials reflect the current best practices in pedagogy and meet the needs of all students.
• Coordinate the adoption and distribution of instructional materials with school leaders, curriculum specialists, and district administrators.
• Ensure instructional materials align with state and district curriculum standards, including content, pedagogical strategies, and assessment practices.
• Support educators in aligning their instructional practices with established standards.
• Support districts in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement regarding instructional material usage.
• Develop and lead workshops, seminars, and training sessions on the effective use of instructional materials.
• Ensure educators are knowledgeable about materials' features and how to adapt them for student needs.
• Provide coaching sessions to educators on using instructional materials to enhance teaching and learning.
• Offer actionable feedback on lesson design and material selection to promote student success.
• Monitor the effective use of instructional materials providing ongoing feedback and support.
• Conduct observations and provide feedback on instructional material implementation and student engagement.
• Assist leaders in using data to inform decisions about instructional materials and identify areas for enhancement.
• Support the use of formative assessments and data to guide instructional choices.
• Stay informed about the latest trends, research, and developments in instructional materials and curriculum design.
• Share emerging best practices with educators to ensure teaching and learning evolve with new findings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
The position is in the Office of Assessment & Standards.
Job Purpose:
The Curriculum Based Professional Learning Coach will help bring high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) to life in classrooms, supporting educational leaders and districts in their journey toward instructional excellence. This role involves collaborating with curriculum teams to select and evaluate materials, building capacity among educational leaders and district administrators for HQIM integration through dynamic professional development, coaching, and feedback.
Responsibilities:
• Assist in the adoption and implementation of high-quality instructional materials that align with state standards.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to review, evaluate, and select high-quality instructional materials.
• Ensure all materials reflect the current best practices in pedagogy and meet the needs of all students.
• Coordinate the adoption and distribution of instructional materials with school leaders, curriculum specialists, and district administrators.
• Ensure instructional materials align with state and district curriculum standards, including content, pedagogical strategies, and assessment practices.
• Support educators in aligning their instructional practices with established standards.
• Support districts in cultivating a culture of continuous improvement regarding instructional material usage.
• Develop and lead workshops, seminars, and training sessions on the effective use of instructional materials.
• Ensure educators are knowledgeable about materials' features and how to adapt them for student needs.
• Provide coaching sessions to educators on using instructional materials to enhance teaching and learning.
• Offer actionable feedback on lesson design and material selection to promote student success.
• Monitor the effective use of instructional materials providing ongoing feedback and support.
• Conduct observations and provide feedback on instructional material implementation and student engagement.
• Assist leaders in using data to inform decisions about instructional materials and identify areas for enhancement.
• Support the use of formative assessments and data to guide instructional choices.
• Stay informed about the latest trends, research, and developments in instructional materials and curriculum design.
• Share emerging best practices with educators to ensure teaching and learning evolve with new findings.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
The position is in the Office of Assessment & Standards.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.
Qualifications
Ten (10) years of professional experience in K-12 education, with a strong track record of leveraging instructional materials to boost student achievement, and coaching or instructional leadership experience.Additional Information
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. http://www.ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, and a 401(k).
The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
•Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
•15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
•15 days sick leave per year.
•13 paid holidays.
•State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
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