Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist - Anticipated

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.

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.

This position is responsible for supporting DOE initiatives by providing professional development, technical assistance, and maintaining up-to-date resources on curriculum, instruction, and assessment. It is responsible for planning and implementing regional and statewide events, collaborating across teams, and engaging stakeholders to promote best practices and interdisciplinary learning. The position is also responsible for maintaining visibility through calendars and office hours, highlighting educator expertise, and advancing Whole Student approaches and state priorities.

• 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 arts integration, creative learning strategies, and the role of the arts in interdisciplinary instruction OR knowledge of educational leadership practices, including coaching, supervision, and instructional improvement.
• 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…