Anticipated Content Specialist, Science Outreach (SY 2026-2027)

Job Overview

TheScienceContent Specialist supports the content office theScienceprogram and provides professional Science Outreach Specialist supports the Science Office by expanding real-world learning opportunities building community partnerships coordinating field experiences and advancingdivision widescience initiatives.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Coordinates student field experiences and science-related trips in collaboration with schools teachers administrators and external partners to provide authentic hands-on learning opportunities.
• Develops andmaintainspartnerships with community business higher education and government organizations including serving as a liaison to regional science institutions to expand student access to STEM resources.
• Supports the planning and execution of the Regional Science and Engineering Fair including recruiting judges securing sponsorships and scholarships and coordinating community partnerships.
• Provides guidance and resources to teachers and school leaders to integrate field-based scienceinstruction andexperiences into classroom practice.
• Collaborates with central office departments to align outreach initiatives with curriculumanddivision widegoals.
• Communicates with families and community stakeholders to promote participation in science programs and events.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelors Degree

Experience

Five (5) years of experience as a teacher or administrator

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of science curriculumand field-based instructional practices
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain partnerships with community business higher education and government organizations
• Strong organizational and project management skills to coordinate field experiences and large-scale scienceevents
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers administrators central office staff and external partners
• Uses a team-oriented approach to expand authentic learning opportunities and promote student engagementin science

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn recall and apply certain practices and policies. Work requires frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time; exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and negligible amounts of force frequently to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to:Supervisor Science

FLSA Status: Exempy

Months/Days/Hours: 11 months / 217 days / 7 hours

Salary Level:Licensed Scale

Salary Scale: Work Eligible:No

Collective Bargaining Unit: Certified

Required Experience:

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