Job Summary

Position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and expertise in the field of social studies for middle and high schools. Position conducts staff development; performs classroom visitations; mentor’s teachers; and demonstrates instructional techniques. Position assists with planning, developing, implementing and monitoring the division’s social studies program. Position assists with the development of the curriculum and quarterly assessments, and prepares and monitors the program budget.

Essential Duties

1. Assists with the supervision and administration of the division wide Social Studies Curriculum and Instructional (6-12) programs.
2. Visits schools and observes classrooms on a regular basis to ensure consistency of what is taught from school to school and teacher to teacher and recommends effective instructional strategies.
3. Models lessons in classroom situations for observation by teachers.
4. Analyzes and interprets achievement data; and works with lead teachers/administrative staff to design activities to raise student achievement.
5. Conducts in-service training for instructional staff regarding instructional strategies, best practices, and specific instructional topics.
6. Serves as resource to the school’s administrative staff regarding social studies instruction and the needs of students.
7. Acts as liaison between teachers, school administrators, and the central administration or matters related to social studies curriculum and instruction.
8. Provides leadership in the development, implementation and revision of curriculum and curriculum guides.
9. Conducts regular meetings with lead teachers to ensure curriculum alignment.
10. Ensures that there are adequate materials, equipment, and supplies for the operation of the division’s social studies instructional program.
11. Prepares necessary statistics and reports related to instructional activities at the assigned school.
12. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
13. Assists with the selection of textbooks, and other instructional materials and equipment for the program.
14. (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Must possess a Master’s degree, a Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in history and/or social studies and 5 years teaching experience that includes experience in secondary social studies. (Virginia License in administration and supervision preferred). Must possess demonstrated evidence of involvement in school activities and committees involving leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom. Must possess an in-depth knowledge of social studies curriculum, instructional best practices, and adult learning theory. Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and the ability to guide and train teachers in effective techniques and strategies. Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, community, students and others.

To view the full job description, visit https://sbo.nn.k12.va.us/hr/jobs/descriptions/Inst_Specialist_Social_Studies.pdf.