I.S. 392 Content Specialist

SummaryThe Content Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance in several facets ofthe creation of curriculum; including resource acquisition coaching and instructional Functions: Provides guidance in development of curriculum. Assists in identifying and acquiring lesson resources. Observes and coaches Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in establishing best practicesfor facilitation and lesson plan development. Collaborates with Program Director and school administration to identify appropriatethemes and objectives for educational content. Aids staff in planning writing and implementing high-quality content-rich lessons. Supports in professional development of staff to ensure program Responsibilities:Oversees staff implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) by ensuring lesson plans aresubmitted on time and align with program goals. Provides constructive feedback to strengthenlesson quality and promote engaging hands-on learning experiences for participants. Conductsregular observations to assess PBL facilitation ensure fidelity to the model and support staff inimproving instructional Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Education Youth Development or related field. Minimum 1 year supervisory experience Strong experience with curriculum planning for young people (middle school). Knowledge of youth development principles and theories. Knowledge of Common Core Standards. Experience coaching and training with strong leadership conflict resolution anddiplomacy skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to plan and carry out assignments independently. Ability to prioritize adhere to timelines and Preferred: Masters Degree in Education Youth Development or related fieldJob Behavioral Expectations: Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance punctuality personal appearanceand adherence to relevant health & safety procedures. Safe and successful performance including meeting productivity standards. Maintain an understanding of the principles methods and processes needed to perform thejob. Attends staff meetings seminars and in-service training as assigned. Demonstrates the ability to complete work in an acceptable manner by the time and/or dateestablished with accuracy neatness and thoroughness and minimal amount of errors. Maintain established departmental policies and procedures including maintain strictconfidentiality and adherence to all HIPAA guidelines at all demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionallyrequired to walk sit for long period of time; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools orcontrol; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. Employee must occasionallylift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close visiondistance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust environment: Work is performed in an office environment with normal heating and job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to beperformed by the incumbent. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and toperform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor