Elementary Summer School Curriculum Content Specialist

POSITION TITLE: Elementary Summer School Curriculum Content Specialist
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD:
1. Writing, updating, and organizing current curriculum (March - June 2024)
2. Planning and delivering professional development (June 2024)
3. Summer School: Preparing and distributing materials and providing instructional support for SLI teachers both before and during the program. (July - August 2024)

POSITION LOCATION: In-person / TBD
SALARY: BA Hourly Rate per contract
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: SLI Principal(s), Curriculum Coordinators
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The following is a list of qualifications for the position, any one of which may be waived by the Board in exercising its prerogative to determine qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
• Demonstrated successful elementary teaching experience
• Be recognized as a collaborative instructional team member at home school
• Have demonstrated success sharing and consulting with colleagues in the areas of literacy and math

along with English language learners.

• Have working familiarity with the Essential Instructional Practices in Early Literacy/Mathematics
• Have knowledge of pedagogy and interventions for the striving reader
• Have knowledge and technological skills specifically related to Google Docs and Schoology to access

and edit curriculum

• Have in-depth knowledge of Michigan's Math and ELA standards and progressions in grades K-5
• Have demonstrated success sharing and consulting with colleagues in the area of mathematics and

ELA

• Have knowledge of pedagogy and interventions for the struggling reader and/or mathematician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development of writing and adapting the SLI ELA and Math curriculums in collaboration with the SLI Principal, University Partnership Leaders, EL Teachers, and Curriculum Coordinator(s)
• Develop and facilitate professional development for SLI teachers prior to summer program
• Provide ongoing classroom support during the summer school experience
• Prepare and order summer school teaching materials with summer school principal and coordinators
• Organize and/or support partnerships with community programs
• Provide weekly/biweekly group learning sessions between AAPS staff and UM-ELMAC
• Work collaboratively with other Curriculum Content Specialists
• Regular and reliable full-day attendance

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Read, write, and comprehend basic instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to staff, parents, students and administrators
Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Add, subtract, and multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY:
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
Work with parents and children of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community.
Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Communicate with administrators and staff through Schoology Groups
Use Schoology folders for week communications and student activities
Create/revise Schoology assignments and discussions for weekly activities to be used by teachers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, walk and stand. The employee Is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Although air conditioned, the facility can become warm during the heat of the summer months.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and staff and is directly responsible for the safety, well-being or work output of students.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
All applicants must apply online at A2schools.org >> District Links >> Job Postings