SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1130: Teacher - Central Science Team Regents Chemistry and Physics Curriculum Review Member (Division of Curriculum and Instruction)

(CONTINGENT UPON FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

 

POSITION:

Regents Chemistry and Physics Curriculum Review Team Member (HS teachers licensed in the content areas of chemistry, physics, earth science or biology) of the Central Science Team in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction, approximately 15 positions available.

 

LOCATION:

Citywide Division of Curriculum and Instruction Central Science Team locations TBD

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

●       NYCDOE licensed and appointed teacher of high school science OR high school special education with a strong science background

●       Current employment in a New York City public school

●       At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within NYC Public Schools

●       At least three (3) years of satisfactory time and attendance

 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Applicants will be asked to complete the following steps and will be selected based on the quality of their submission. Submissions will be assessed for alignment to the New York City Public Schools’ Instructional vision and NYSSLS:

●       Submit a resume and a cover letter outlining why you would be a good candidate for this position.

●       Complete an online application.

●       Participate in a remote interview

 

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

●       Bachelor’s degree or higher in a field of science

●       Currently teaching Regents chemistry or physics

●       Demonstrated familiarity with NGSS and the NYSSLS and the shifts in teaching required to meet those standards

●       Demonstrated familiarity with the EQuIP rubric

●       Demonstrated experience in reviewing science curricula with the EQuIP rubric

●       Demonstrated experience effectively implementing research based practices for science pedagogy.

●       Demonstrated commitment to the high school science education profession, e.g. active participation in professional organizations, leadership roles, presenting at conferences, etc.

●       Demonstrated commitment to personal professional development

●       Excellent written communication, organizational, and computer literacy skills

●       Commitment to working during agreed upon schedule

●       Excellent record of attendance, punctuality and the timely meeting of deadlines

●       Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively

 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

●       Evaluate curricula for alignment with the New York State Science Learning Standards (NYSSLS) using the EQuIP rubric.

●       Participate in all sessions.

●       Work collaboratively with other curriculum team members and program staff

●       Develop and submit required group and/or individual curriculum project(s) within expected deadlines.

●       Effective and timely response to ongoing feedback and recommendations from colleagues and supervisors

●       Other activities related to implementation of NYSSLS

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Various dates and times, mostly during July, 2024 from 9am to 3pm. Schedules will be determined by need and availability.

Hours not to exceed 100 hours.

 

Hours up to, but not limited to the approximate number of hours listed. Additional hours may be granted upon the approval of the hiring manager.

 

SALARY:

Per Session rates as per the relevant union/organization of the advertised title (Collective Bargaining Agreement). Contingent upon funding availability and programmatic approval.

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Complete application and Submit OP 175, resume and cover letter via the following link https://forms.gle/ykU5tmzxHv7wKWsk8

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

 

If you have any questions about this activity, please email STEM@schools.nyc.gov

 

Please visit the New York City Department of Education website for more information on per session opportunities: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/careers/other-jobs-in-schools/per-session-jobs