Position Type:
Professional - Curriculum Development/Instructional Content Developer
Date Posted:
5/2/2024
Location:
West Chester OR Murrysville
The 21st Century Cyber Charter School has an immediate vacancy for a Part Time Instructional Content Developer (Math)

The 21st Century Cyber Charter School welcomes applications from qualified/certified, and experienced Math teachers, skilled in curriculum writing and learner experience design, to join our collaborative team of education professionals. The ideal candidate will be student-focused, passionate about student success, and have proven experience writing engaging Math curriculum to established PA standards and an understanding of current trends in Math.

The 21st Century Cyber Charter School is committed to providing a student-focused cyber education in an encouraging, flexible and innovative environment where students and families are engaged in a community with caring and dedicated educators. At 21st Century Cyber Charter School, we develop our Pennsylvania-certified educators to deliver an online, rigorous, mastery-based, standards-aligned curriculum as we prepare students to be productive, contributing members of society.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Math Instructional Content Developer will collaborate with teachers in the Middle School and High School Math Department to create curriculum aligned to PA Core Standards. Developers will also revise, edit and improve service delivery through existing learning management technologies. Through active collaboration with the ISD Team, the Developer will plan, troubleshoot, implement and evaluate the program of instruction; implement an on-going review of learning management system content to assure consistency, accuracy and functionality across the learning platform(s).

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serve as a content area expert in assigned subject(s) and stay abreast of the latest educational trends within assigned content area(s).
2. Partner with teachers to assist in the creation and evaluation of classes to maximize student engagement and learning.
3. Ensure courses are aligned with PA state and national standards.
4. Create and maintain pathways within existing courses to assist teachers with differentiation of instruction to meet the needs of varied learning abilities.
5. Create and maintain appropriate credit recovery courses.
6. Within the existing learning management technologies, revise/edit interactive learning to include course objectives, activities, collaborative learning environments, graphic art/media, and valid/reliable assessments to meet course objectives.
7. Maintain/update curriculum housed in 21CCCS learning management applications, and technology platforms.
8. Support alternative approaches to learning delivery, which could include blended learning solutions and/or other learning technologies.
9. Work with the Instructional Systems Design (ISD) Coordinator to create style guidelines for sub-projects, ensuring that they are executed and maintained in a consistent manner throughout the development process.
10. Support organizational instructional/educational technology goals and initiatives.
11. Perform any other duties/projects as assigned by the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment.
12. Bargaining unit members may be required to be onsite for 10 State Testing Days, 5 August Professional Development Days at either West Chester or Murrysville location, and attend one graduation ceremony.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:

1. In depth knowledge of assigned content area and content areas within PA standards.
2. Ability to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of varied learning abilities.
3. In-depth experience with online educational learning management technologies utilized by the School
4. Ability to competently use computers, computer software technologies utilized by the School in the execution of essential job responsibilities
5. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with an in-depth understanding of the editorial process.
6. Excellent organizational and project-management skills.
7. Detail oriented, with an ability to effectively prioritize, multitask and meet deadlines.
8. Demonstrated ability to function independently and collaboratively, at all levels of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

1. Bachelor's Degree in related instructional content area. Masters Degree in education desirable.
2. Minimum 1-3 years teaching experience in the required content area.
3. Prior Web design and/or HTML experience is desirable.
4. Prior Instructional Systems Design development experience is desirable.

Professional or Other Required Certifications

1. Valid level II PA teaching certification in the content area desired for the position.
2. Additional PA teaching certification in other content areas is desirable.
3. Clearances valid within 12 months of date of hire - Act 34, 151, 114

Skills and Abilities:

Language Skills

1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional literature, financial reports, legal documents, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
2. Ability to write reports, formal correspondence, and procedural documents that conform to prescribed style and format.
3. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of supervisors, administrators, staff, and the general public.
4. Ability to effectively develop and present training sessions based on assessment of needs.
5. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, agencies, vendors, or other members of the community.

Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts in the performance of routine assignments.

Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
2. Ability to interpret technical instructions and regulations involving both abstract and concrete variables.
3. Ability to apply sound judgment to resolve conflicts and solve problems.

Technical Skills

1. Proficient to advanced spreadsheet and/or database skills.
2. Advanced word processing skills

Other Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in specific field.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, administration, agencies, and the community.
3. Ability to transport between central office and various locations throughout the county and state as required by the position.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
5. Ability to meet demands from several people, and to multi-task.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
2. The employee is frequently required to talk and listen.
3. The position requires the employee to use hands to handle or feel, and to reach with hands and arms.
4. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
5. This job requires close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
6. The position requires meeting deadlines with severe time constraints, interacting in-person with staff and the public.
7. Some travel and irregular or extended work hours may apply, to meet specific deadlines.

Schedule:
10 Month/ 193 Day
Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Telework - Yes

Salary:
Commensurate with years of Experience and Education level
Starting at: 27,825.00

Benefit Eligible: Yes

Equal Opportunity Employer
The 21st Century Cyber Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 21st Century Cyber Charter School ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-875-5400.