I.S. 392 - Content Specialist

About the role

The Content Specialist is responsible for providing guidance and assistance in several facets of the creation of curriculum; including resource acquisition, coaching, and instructional support.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance in development of curriculum.
• Assists in identifying and acquiring lesson resources.
• Observes and coaches Group Leaders and Activity Specialists in establishing best practices for facilitation and lesson plan development.
• Collaborates with Program Director and school administration to identify appropriate themes 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 quality.
• Oversees staff implementation of Project-Based Learning (PBL) by ensuring lesson plans are submitted on time and align with program goals.
• Provides constructive feedback to strengthen lesson quality and promote engaging, hands-on learning experiences for participants.
• Conducts regular observations to assess PBL facilitation, ensure fidelity to the model, and support staff in improving instructional practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s