Science Content Specialist (03012)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

30d

About The Position

To provide statewide leadership, oversight and policy direction for the designing, implementation and continuous improvement of Montana's Content Standards with a primary emphasis on Science education, while supporting coherence across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years teaching Science, bachelor’s in science or elementary ed, preferred master's in Science
• Understanding principles of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of principles of effective professional development and adult education.
• Knowledge of K-12 learning standards and frameworks and evidenced-based instructional strategies, including Montana Science Standards and Indian Education for All’s Essential Understandings.
• Experience with online, blended, and face-to-face professional development presentations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer-service and problem-solving orientation.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Works collaboratively and positively with other people.
• Communicates verbally through clear and understandable language.
• Provides constructive and beneficial feedback on instructional issues.
• Designs effective presentations for educators on standards, curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment in related curriculum/content area.
• Positively interacts and builds relationships with colleagues and other educators through active listening and demonstrating familiarity with educational issues.

Benefits

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Health coverage
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness-Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

What This Job Offers

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