Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Customer-service and problem-solving orientation.
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Works collaboratively and positively with other people.
Communicates verbally through clear and understandable language.
Provides constructive and beneficial feedback on instructional issues.
Designs effective presentations for educators on standards curriculum instruction and classroom assessment in related curriculum/content area.
Positively interacts and builds relationships with colleagues and other educators through active listening and demonstrating familiarity with educational issues.
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Minimum of 3 years teaching Science bachelors in science or elementary ed preferred masters in Science
Understanding principles of effective teaching and learning.
Knowledge of principles of effective professional development and adult education.
Knowledge of K-12 learning standards and frameworks and evidenced-based instructional strategies including Montana Science Standards and Indian Education for Alls Essential Understandings.
Experience with online blended and face-to-face professional development presentations.
Does this sound like you
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OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the TRS retirement system.
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To be considered for this position you must reside in Montana.
Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students pre-K to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview: To provide statewide leadership oversight and policy direction for the designing implementation and continuous improvement of Montanas Content Standards with a primary emphasis on Science education while supporting coherence across curriculum instruction assessment and professional learning.
Required Experience:
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