Content Specialist- COMPASS PS 212

What Does a/the Content Specialist Do: The person filling this position is expected, under general direction, to: (1) research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops; and, (2) provide group and/or individual assistance to staff; including the following:

• Work with staff on professional development to build their skills in working with students.
• Update and create library of resource materials such as lesson plans, instruction materials and reference guides for program staff.
• Manage classrooms and small groups effectively to maximize student learning.
• Provide formal and informal observations of staff members leading activities with children and offer professional feedback and support.
• Work one-on-one with staff members who need additional professional support and guidance.
• Model and teach effective classroom management strategies for staff.
• Model and teach effective strategies for homework assistance to staff.
• Research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans to facilitate staff development workshops.
• Facilitate staff development workshops.
• Serve as liaison between school and program regarding homework assistance, academic issues, and discipline procedures.
• Communicate with EYD leadership on issues related to student and/or staff progress.
• Observe afterschool staff engaging with participants.
• Assist in the analysis of program and demographic data to make programmatic improvements.
• Additional duties as needed.

• Masters Degree in education or a related field