{"id":34,"date":"2012-11-13T17:45:57","date_gmt":"2012-11-13T22:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/?p=34"},"modified":"2012-11-13T17:45:57","modified_gmt":"2012-11-13T22:45:57","slug":"climate-education-program-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.uvm.edu\/envs\/2012\/11\/13\/climate-education-program-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate Education Program Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"
We are currently advertising for a K-12 program specialist to assist with professional development and online learning communities around the topic of climate change in Maryland and Delaware.<\/div>\n
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Program Specialist<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Position Location: Maryland State Department of Education (200 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD)<\/div>\n
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Program Description: Maryland-Delaware Climate Change Education, Assessment, and Research (MADE CLEAR) is an innovative partnership funded by the National Science Foundation.\u00a0\u00a0The focus of this program is on embedding climate science into the K-12 curriculum in Maryland and Delaware, with a particular emphasis on grades 8-12.\u00a0\u00a0One of the core components of MADE CLEAR is the Climate Change Academies, a series of professional learning activities to enhance teacher and student understanding of climate change. The Academies are also connected to non-formal learning and training activities for pre-service educators.\u00a0\u00a0More information about MADE CLEAR can be found online at:\u00a0www.madeclear.org<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Position Summary: The Program Specialist is responsible for the management, coordination, and implementation of MADE CLEAR professional development programs and instructional initiatives.\u00a0\u00a0The Program Specialist will work with MADE CLEAR team members and teachers to identify instructional issues for training and support services.\u00a0\u00a0The Program Specialist will facilitate the delivery of ongoing professional learning activities and assist in the development of instructional resources for teachers that are aligned to state and national standards.\u00a0\u00a0The Program Specialist will also assist with the recruitment of teachers for the Climate Change Academies from Maryland and Delaware, as well as communication and engagement through online learning communities.\u00a0\u00a0He\/she will support formative data compilation to determine student benchmark performance and guide instructional practices for enhanced student achievement.<\/div>\n
\nPosition Requirements:<\/div>\n
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in education or related field<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Minimum of five years of teaching experience and\/or training and professional development experience<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Proven management, coordination, and facilitation experience<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of instructional design and teaching and learning processes<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Knowledge of Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Maryland\/Delaware state standards, Common Core standards, and assessment systems<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Experience with online professional development, online learning, and\/or online courses<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effective organizational and time-management skills<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Effective communication with schools, teachers, and support staff<\/div>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Technologically proficient (especially with Microsoft Office programs)<\/div>\n
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This 12-month grant funded fulltime Exempt Staff appointment is contingent on grant funding, and includes USM tuition remission, benefits, and salary commensurate with education and experience.\u00a0\u00a0The position will be hired by the University System of Maryland Office (USMO) and will be located at the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).\u00a0\u00a0Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.\u00a0\u00a0For best consideration, please apply by November 1, 2012.<\/div>\n
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To apply, please e-mail a single PDF document that includes: (1) a current resume, (2) a cover letter describing interest and relevant experience, and (3) a list of three references to:\u00a0Program Specialist Search Committee at\u00a0jfrank@usmd.edu<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0Applications may also be mailed to: Program Specialist Search Committee, Office of Academic Affairs, University System of Maryland, 3300 Metzerott Road, Adelphi, MD 20783.<\/div>\n
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The University System of Maryland is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform the job, in accordance with applicable law.\u00a0\u00a0As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, applicants should be prepared to present acceptable documentation showing their identities, their U.S. citizenship or alien status, and their authorization to work in the United States.<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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