Elementary Social Studies Standards Support and Professional Development - 60023935

About the Department

Role Summary

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in the development and revision of South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Academic Standards and supporting materials for elementary social studies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate professional learning opportunities that strengthen the capacity of teachers, administrators, and district personnel to support student achievement in elementary social studies.
• Collaborate with SCDE teams, offices, and divisions, as well as external agencies, community organizations, colleges, and universities at the state and national levels, to provide timely and effective support to stakeholders.
• Engage in professional growth opportunities that strengthen the Office of Assessment and Standards’ capacity to model and support effective educational practices.
• Implement assigned tasks and achieve established goals with minimal supervision while reporting progress regularly to the assigned team leader.
• Complete other duties as assigned, including possible substantial in-state travel to provide training and limited out-of-state travel.

Position Duties

• A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience in Elementary Education/Social Studies or closely related professional experience. Experience developing and implementing resources that support student learning. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating professional learning opportunities that support student learning. Experience evaluating outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data. Experience with coaching, administration, and professional development facilitation is required. Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a team-oriented approach. Ability to collaborate effectively and to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of experience in Elementary Education/Social Studies or closely related professional experience.
• Experience developing and implementing resources that support student learning.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating professional learning opportunities that support student learning.
• Experience evaluating outcomes using qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience with coaching, administration, and professional development facilitation is required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, and a team-oriented approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and to give and receive constructive feedback.

Other Qualifications

• This position requires occasional overnight travel, limited out-of-state travel, and may involve substantial in-state travel to support training and technical assistance activities throughout South Carolina. As part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, excellent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunities for remote work. The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents. 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year. 15 days sick leave per year. 13 paid holidays annually. State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED. http://www.ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/
• This position requires occasional overnight travel, limited out-of-state travel, and may involve substantial in-state travel to support training and technical assistance activities throughout South Carolina.
• As part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, excellent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunities for remote work.
• The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:
• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays annually.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
• ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.
• http://www.ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/

Benefits

• Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
• Benefits for State Employees
• The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

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