Teacher Specialist - History and Social Studies (reopened)

Full-time, 12-month position reporting to Ms. Margaret Tsosie, Curriculum Leader. Pay grade G-217 with a salary range of $74,982 – $122,422. Start date immediately.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and model curriculum and resources for social studies instruction, grades K-12.
• Develop formative and summative social studies assessments, grades K-12.
• Collaborate with Hampton City Schools departments and school-based staff to promote the instructional model and research-based best practices for social studies instruction.
• Conduct regular school visits to model research-based instruction for classroom teachers.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct staff development for teachers and administrators with Social Studies Department staff.
• Model classroom management techniques and effective instructional strategies in classrooms.
• Provide support for social studies teachers and other resource staff.
• Develop curriculum, learning plans, pacing guides, assessments, and instructional materials aligned with Virginia Standards of Learning for History & Social Science, grades K-12.
• Disaggregate and analyze data to inform decision-making in the Social Studies Department.
• Monitor compliance with Virginia Standards of Learning through school visits, walkthroughs, and feedback.
• Collaborate with school-based staff to monitor social studies instruction.
• Provide professional development support to instructional staff (grades K-12).
• Assist the Social Studies Curriculum Leader in coordinating meetings with teachers and instructional leaders.
• Prepare department and division reports as required.
• Attend professional development activities to expand professional skills.
• Maintain up-to-date information on current state and national educational developments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Teaching License with History and Social Sciences endorsement preferred; endorsement at the elementary or middle level that includes a History and Social Sciences component may also be considered.
• Master’s Degree in content area, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field in education preferred.
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in content area with a Master’s degree or minimum of five years of teaching experience in content area with a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with curriculum and assessment design preferred.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and human relation skills.
• Ability to present material to diverse educational audiences, including at-risk and remedial student populations.
• Ability to deliver clear, articulate, and grammatically correct oral presentations as well as accurate and punctual written communications.
• Demonstrate professionalism by working cooperatively with other staff members.
• Demonstrate team and relationship-building practices with teachers.
• Demonstrate diplomacy in all interactions with the school community.
• Demonstrate excellent relationship skills with outside agencies to solicit and arrange for field trips and outreach programs.

Pay

$74,982 – $122,422 annually.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month position.