Instructional Specialist II - Institute for School Partnership

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63130 Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Responsible for promoting the understanding of and engagement with science through interactions with K-12 educators and university faculty, as well as through the development of instructional materials. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Create science instructional materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and student-facing materials. Collaborate with K-12 educators, informal educators, scientists, and university faculty to create high quality, engaging instructional materials. Edit materials based on observations, teacher feedback and assessment results. Facilitate our efforts to provide Wash U partner educators with high-quality curriculum and materials, professional development and data analysis. Facilitate curriculum-based science professional development sessions to in-service teachers. Collaborate with other ISP instructional specialists and other instructional leaders to create professional development sessions related to best practices in science teaching and learning, and teacher leadership. Participate in research and evaluation efforts to inform curriculum development. Observe teachers, collect and analyze quantitative data, and contribute to reports on efficacy of curriculum and kit materials for improving student outcomes in science. Participate in general ISP activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Physical Effort Typically sitting at a desk or a table Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Curriculum And Instructional Development (3 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education. Certifications /Professional Licenses : No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Collaboration, Curriculum Design, Educational Design, Educational Program Design, Office Organization, Pedagogy, Science, Standards Compliance, Teamwork, Technical Knowledge, Technological Knowledge, Time Management Grade G12 Salary Range $58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget. Questions For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ . Accommodation If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email   [email protected]   or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Pre-Employment Screening All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race,