What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Program Consultant (Social Studies) position at Iowa State Department of Education?
Iowa Department of Educations mission is ensuring all students experience a world-class education. To accomplish our mission, we need talented, passionate people working together to build an excellent education system that empowers all students to achieve their full potential. The Education Program Consultant (Social Studies) will be an integral member of the Learner Strategies and Supports Bureau, providing technical assistance, leadership and support to school districts, Area Education Agencies, and non-public schools.Your Responsibilities: Participate on Department internal teams (e.g., Iowa Academic Standards, Iowa eLearning Central) to integrate statewide efforts related to effective instruction aligned to Iowa's social studies standards within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). This work includes: 1) engaging in collaborative work with other team members;2) participating in regular meetings;3) attending trainings and reviewing materials; 4) participating in meetings and work with other state agencies;5) establishing common, evidence-based information and resources related to aligning curriculum, instruction, and assessment to Iowa's social studies standards.Support scaling and implementation of standards-aligned, evidence-based practices in social studies across the state.
This includes participation in existing statewide collaborative implementation and scaling structures, including: 1) facilitation of or membership on statewide development and delivery teams;2) helping establish and maintain a common framework for standards implementation across all content areas;3) using implementation science to support scaling and implementation efforts.Provide guidance, within the Department's vision and structures, related to implementation of Iowa's social studies standards, including staying current on both federal and state requirements related to social studies, and communicating with internal and external Iowa stakeholders.Provide support of EPA Water Infrastructure for the Nation (WIIN) Grant: Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program.Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
This includes participation in existing statewide collaborative implementation and scaling structures, including: 1) facilitation of or membership on statewide development and delivery teams;2) helping establish and maintain a common framework for standards implementation across all content areas;3) using implementation science to support scaling and implementation efforts.Provide guidance, within the Department's vision and structures, related to implementation of Iowa's social studies standards, including staying current on both federal and state requirements related to social studies, and communicating with internal and external Iowa stakeholders.Provide support of EPA Water Infrastructure for the Nation (WIIN) Grant: Lead Testing in School and Child Care Program.Candidates are encouraged to include detailed information about their relevant experience in their application, or submit a cover letter and resume in addition to their application.
