Instructional Specialist II - Institute School Partnership

Scheduled Hours
37.5

Responsible for promoting the understanding of and engagement with science through interactions with K-12 educators and university faculty, as well as through the development of instructional materials.

• Create science instructional materials, including lesson plans, assessments, and student‑facing materials.
• Collaborate with K-12 educators, informal educators, scientists, and university faculty to create high‑quality, engaging instructional materials.
• Edit materials based on observations, teacher feedback and assessment results.
• Facilitate our efforts to provide WashU partner educators with high‑quality curriculum and materials, professional development and data analysis.
• Facilitate curriculum‑based science professional development sessions to in‑service teachers.
• Collaborate with other ISP instructional specialists and other instructional leaders to create professional development sessions related to best practices in science teaching and learning, and teacher leadership.
• Participate in research and evaluation efforts to inform curriculum development.
• Observe teachers, collect and analyze quantitative data, and contribute to reports on efficacy of curriculum and kit materials for improving student outcomes in science.
• Participate in general ISP activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree
• Work Experience:
  
  Curriculum and Instructional Development (3years)
• Skills:
  
  Not applicable
• Driver’s License: A driver’s license is not required for this position.

• Education:
  
  Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Work Experience:
  
  No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills:
  
  Collaboration, Curriculum Design, Educational Design, Educational Program Design, Office Organization, Pedagogy, Science, Standards Compliance, Teamwork, Technical Knowledge, Technological Knowledge, Time Management

Normal office environment. Physical Effort:
Typically sitting at a desk or a table. Equipment:
Office equipment.

GradeG
12: $58,400.00 – $99,700.00 / annually

Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees. Defined contribution (403(b)) retirement savings plan with employee and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family leave: 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with a new child. Family care resources for ongoing childcare needs. Adult care support is available. Tuition coverage for you and your family: dependent undergraduate tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

Washington University in St.Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.