Instructional Specialist II - Institute for School Partnership

Washington University in St Louis • Saint Louis, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Curriculum And Instructional Development (3 Years)
• A driver's license is not required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Collaboration
• Curriculum Design
• Educational Design
• Educational Program Design
• Office Organization
• Pedagogy
• Science
• Standards Compliance
• Teamwork
• Technical Knowledge
• Technological Knowledge
• Time Management

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.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level