Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist - Anticipated Vacancy
About The Position
Are you passionate about transforming teaching and learning through innovative, interdisciplinary approaches? Join the Maine Department of Education’s Interdisciplinary Instruction team to help shape engaging, high-quality PK–12 learning experiences that prepare students for success in school, work, and life. In this role, you’ll design and lead professional learning, collaborate with educators statewide, and provide strategic guidance on literacy, project-based learning, and authentic assessment. PURPOSE: In support of our statewide economic development goals, requiring high quality and engaging PK-12 learning experiences that prepare Maine students for postsecondary education and/or a highly skilled workforce, this position is responsible for ensuring that school leaders and educators understand the benefits of a "Whole Student" approach to education and the importance of interdisciplinary instruction, project-based (and other active, applied teaching and learning practices), and authentic, instructionally embedded assessment, as key levers for student engagement, deeper learning, and equity of access for all students. This position is also responsible for designing and implementing live and asynchronous online professional development plans and provide virtual office hours and technical assistance in these best practices to support school leaders, educators, and curriculum coordinators in the development of literacy, interdisciplinary, project based and/or applied learning units of study, lessons, and activities for Maine students.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts/Science Degree in Education, Human Resource Development, Psychology, or a related field and five (5) years of experience as an education practitioner.
- Professional teaching or educational administration certificate as issued by the State Department of Education.
- Knowledge of current learning research, exemplary general educational practices and PreK-12 interdisciplinary content and instructional knowledge.
- Knowledge of community involvement issues in education policy decisions and educational operations.
- Knowledge of school improvement, Maine DOE strategic initiatives, systems-change concepts, student centered practices, and tools to support learning in the area of pre-K-12 interdisciplinary content.
- Knowledge of large scale and formative assessment development and administration.
- Knowledge of current and emerging state and federal legislation, rules and regulations impacting education.
- Knowledge of and experience with Maine's education standards (Learning Results), the process of implementing standards and current and emerging trends for PreK-12 interdisciplinary content.
- Knowledge of performance-based and standards-based educational systems.
- Knowledge of systemic change p1inciples.
- Knowledge of effective professional learning design and facilitation for adult learners.
- Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems, including networking.
- Knowledge of Total Quality Management concepts, practices and tools and productivity measures.
- Knowledge of documentation strategies.
- Knowledge of alternative assessment, developmental education and experimental learning.
- Ability to facilitate groups and use exemplary interpersonal skills; establish and maintain positive collaborative working relationships; effectively manage multiple projects and provide quality service.
- Ability to integrate PreK-12 interdisciplinary content with other Maine DOE teams such as Workforce Development) Special Education, and Federal Programs.
- Ability to assist organizations with systemic change strategies/organizational development.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and use technology for work and learning.
- Ability to write clearly and effectively in a team environment to problem solve.
- Ability to use computer technology for word processing, data applications, telecommunication (email, webinars, faxing) and internet searches.
- Ability to design and implement innovative approaches to school improvement and to student and teacher learning.
- Ability to analyze and interpret research and data and to integrate divergent ideas to solve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to apply and facilitate group dynamics and to use exemplary interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and customer service.
- Ability to interact effectively and professionally with peers and customers.
Nice To Haves
- A Masters Degree in an education related field may be substituted for two (2) years of educational experience.
- Experience in integrated literacy classrooms, foundational literacy development, and modeling evidence-based literacy practices for educators.
- Experience or training in interdisciplinary instruction and/or project-based learning.
- Experience in literacy instruction.
Responsibilities
- Supporting DOE initiatives by providing professional development, technical assistance, and maintaining up-to-date resources on curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
- Planning and implementing regional and statewide events.
- Collaborating across teams.
- Engaging stakeholders to promote best practices and interdisciplinary learning.
- Maintaining visibility through calendars and office hours.
- Highlighting educator expertise.
- Advancing Whole Student approaches and state priorities.
- Designing and implementing live and asynchronous online professional development plans.
- Providing virtual office hours and technical assistance in best practices to support school leaders, educators, and curriculum coordinators in the development of literacy, interdisciplinary, project based and/or applied learning units of study, lessons, and activities for Maine students.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 12 days of sick leave
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
- Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of pay to MainePERS)
- Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Living Resources Program (employee assistance program)
- Forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave
- Voluntary Deferred Compensation (MaineSaves 457(b) account)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
