SY24-25 PER SESSION VACANCY NOTICE # 1135: Teacher - Instructional Resources Developer High School Earth and Space Science Scaffolds for MLs/ELLs Summer/Fall 2024 (Division of Multilingual Learners)

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FUNDING AVAILABILITY AND PROGRAMMATIC APPROVAL; this position is subject to budget approval and availability and may be withdrawn at any time)

POSITION:

Instructional Resources Developer (High School Earth and Space Science Scaffolds for MLs/ELLs) 

Multiple Positions Available 

Division of Multilingual Learners 
Grace Bennett, Director of Science and Technology, K-12 

LOCATION:

52 Chambers Street, New York, NY 10007 and various locations 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed and appointed NYCPS middle or high school science teacher (Earth Science Certification Preferred) 

Licensed and appointed NYCPS ESOL middle or high school teacher 

SELECTION CRITERIA:

• At least three (3) years of satisfactory (Highly Effective/Effective) experience within the NYCDOE as a middle or high school science teacher or ESOL teacher 
• Certified by New York State in Earth Science grades 5-9 or 7-12, or ESOL, and/or at least three years experience teaching or co-teaching Regents Earth Science Course work 
• Experience with teaching New Visions’ Earth and Space Science or New Visions Biology Core Curriculum 
• Knowledge of and implementation of instruction aligned to the 2016 New York State P-12 Science Learning Standards, including strategies such as 5E instructional model 
• Scheduled to teach or co-teach science during the 2024-2025 school year 
• Experience with teaching a racially, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of English Language Learners (ELLs) 
• Knowledge of how to effectively scaffold grade level curriculum (e.g., texts, tasks) for ELLs 
• Experience providing professional learning on ELL related topics to colleagues within the school community 
• Demonstrated ability to meet benchmarks and deadlines for resource development 
• Demonstrated ability to act on constructive feedback, ability to provide constructive feedback, collegially 
• Possess a strong learner’s stance 
• Excellent attendance and punctuality records 

• Able to attend online and in-person meetings and professional learning, engage digitally in platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Classroom 
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative skills 
• Adept at utilizing the various tools and features of Google Docs and Slides 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK SCHEDULE:

• Hours up to, but not limited to, approximately 60 hours total per participant, in-person 
• July 2024, ~40 hours this summer and 3 hours additional throughout the school year 
• Work will take place on weekdays or weekends, after contractual work hours 
• Spring 2024 work separately advertised

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:

Send application: OP 175, copy of resume, and cover letter by May 29, 2024, to Grace Bennett at GBennett5@schools.nyc.gov. 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE ABOVE CIRCULAR NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION

If you have any questions about this activity, please e-mail gbennett5@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