Job Postings
From time to time, CSTA receives information about job openings
for science educators. We post those here as a courtesy to
the district or organization seeking qualified applicants.
To have your posting added, please send an e-mail to webmaster@cascience.org.
Please include the application closing date; submissions without
closing dates will not be posted.
Last updated: January 31,2012
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Curriculum and Training Developer - PASCO scientific
Duties and Responsibilities: The role of the Curriculum and
Training Developer (CTD) at PASCO scientific is multi-faceted
depending on project and training requirements. Using PASCO
scientific equipment the CTD designs, develops and writes
standards-based laboratory and field activities for middle
school and high school science classes. The CTD creates and
delivers training and professional development to educators
who use PASCO software and hardware in their classes or places
of work.
Responsibilities—Curriculum Design and Development:
· Apply principles of learning, learning styles, and various
instructional design approaches and processes to the creation
of lab activities.
· Select appropriate instructional strategies (e.g., inquiry,
behavioral, blended) using multimedia or print as necessary.
· Conduct needs analysis and prepare clear learning objectives
for the science curriculum. Identify users’ needs, analyze,
organize and transform complex science concepts into engaging,
and effective instructional activities.
· Develop lab activities in an online, interactive format
such as PASCO scientific’s authoring environment for SPARKlabs.
· Develop training materials including manuals, quick reference
guides, instructional webinars, web-based tutorials and exercises.
· Test and debug science activities for quality assurance.
Ensure that all information is accurate, consistent, easy
to understand, and well organized.
· Contribute to the development of efficient processes for
content development. Apply processes to own work.
· Maintain expertise in current middle school and high school
science education markets, including pedagogy and approaches,
competition, and opportunities.
· When necessary consult with subject matter experts and
others to create instructor led, self-study, and online instructional
content that effectively engages the learner.
Responsibilities—Training and Professional Development:
· Design and deliver workshops in a classroom setting and
virtual classroom (webinar format).
· Participate in the planning, and coordination of ongoing
professional development based on educational research.
· Present complex and newly developed lab activities. Conduct
lab demonstrations.
· Encourage and support the development and implementation
of innovative, effective instructional programs based on an
inquiry approach to learning science.
· Assist in designing and planning week-long summer institutes
and year-round workshops for PASCO scientific.
· Participate in designing and developing a strategy to deliver
the most effective blend of media for new professional development
experiences.
Skills and Abilities:
· A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
· Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing,
communication, and instructional design skills.
· Able to prioritize and demonstrate thoroughness in all
aspects of work performed.
· Complete assigned project tasks on time and in quality
fashion, with the ability to recognize implications of, and
prioritize tasks effectively.
· Work collaboratively with others to produce and deliver
inquiry-based science curricula and professional development.
· Meet deadlines and handle diverse tasks simultaneously.
Minimum Qualifications:
· Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Knowledge of and
experience in Earth Science an asset. Bachelor or Master’s
degree in Instructional Technology, Instructional Design,
Education Technology a plus, or equivalent experience.
· Repeated use of probeware in the classroom to teach science
is important and essential.
· Three to five years related experience in teaching science,
curriculum development and professional development for high
school grade levels. Additional experience in teaching K8
a plus.
· Experience teaching biology in Advanced Placement Program®
and/or in the International Baccalaureate® program a definite
plus.
· Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Technically
proficient and demonstrated ability to learn new tools quickly.
Please apply for this position at www.pasco.com/jobs
Closing date is March 31, 2012
(STEM) Career Employment Specialist
University
of California, Merced - Central California
(Merced, California Area)
Job Description
The Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Career
Employment Specialist develops career education programs and
employer networking opportunities for students enrolled in
STEM majors. This position provides career information and
planning services, job availability information, interview
skills, resume writing training, internship and job search
assistance to students and alumni of the STEM majors individually
and in small or large groups. This position coordinates with
the Corporate Relations unit and academic faculty/advisors
to expand the number of employers with internship and employment
options for STEM students, graduates, and alumni. This position
reports to the Assistant Director for Corporate Relations
within the Career Services Center.
Desired Skills & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s level degree
is preferred.
- A degree in a STEM discipline is highly preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience and demonstrated expertise
in relationship management, such as sales, marketing, or
recruiting, human resources, talent development or career
services activities is required.
- Experience working with people with engineering, science
or other technical degrees/fields is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills, including outreach, presentation
and/or teaching experience and written skills.
- Qualified candidates should demonstrate the proven ability
to lead in a highly collaborative environment, possess excellent
organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
- Experience in the use of online tools, including recruiting
tools and social media, to match employers with students
and alumni.
- Ability to travel to corporations, conferences, job fairs
and other events. Ability to work occasional evening and
weekend hours.
Company Description
The University of California, Merced is the newest and tenth
campus of the University of California system and the first
American research university built in the 21st century. With
more than 5,000 students, UC Merced has planned for additional
student growth until we reach an enrollment of approximately
25,000 students. With undergraduate, graduate, and PhD programs,
plans for a future medical school program, partnerships and
community involvement, the UC Merced campus is continually
evolving, requiring talented, knowledgeable and dynamic educators,
researchers, management and staff.
To Apply
Applicants should use the following on-line recruitment URL
to apply: http://jobs.ucmerced.edu/n/staff/position.jsf?positionId=
Application closing date is February 17, 2012 but
review of applications will begin immediately.
The University of California Merced is an affirmative action/equal
opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment
to the achievement of diversity among its faculty, staff and
students. The University does not discriminate on the basis
of disability in admission to, access to, or operation of
its instruction, programs, services or activities, or in its
hiring and employment practices. The university provides reasonable
accommodation to facilitate the participation of individuals
with legally protected disabilities.
High School Chemistry Teachers
- Green Dot Public Schools
Start Date: ASAP
Green Dot Public Schools (www.greendot.org), the leading
public charter schools operator in Los Angeles and an important
catalyst for education reform in the State of California,
is looking for Chemistry teachers to lead its efforts to generate
excitement and awareness about transforming public schools
throughout the City of Los Angeles.
Our talented staff is committed to continuing their own learning
and refining their practice to stay current in the field ensuring
a quality education for all. We offer weekly professional
development days, a Teacher Buddy system, monthly observations,
summer training, new teacher support meetings, and opportunities
for teachers to attend conferences.
Our annual teacher salary scale ranges from $46,879 - $80,566,
based on education and experience.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Effectively instruct students in assigned content area(s)
as prescribed by Green Dot's academic content standards
through lecturing, demonstrating, and using audio-visual
aids and other materials to supplement presentations with
the overall goal of engaging student learning.
- Work as part of interdisciplinary team and within content
areas planning and aligning curricula to ensure that instruction
follows curriculum guidelines or requirements of state and
school.
- Set clear short-term and long-term goals to drive instruction.
- Develop and submit weekly and long range unit plans containing
standards, essential questions, assessments and lesson plans;
assign lessons and review homework.
- Consistently administer tests to evaluate pupil progress,
record results, and issue meaningful reports to inform parents
of progress.
- Create and implement student intervention plans when necessary.
- Maintain the school's student management policies and
procedures (i.e. attendance records, dress code, etc.) and
report to the school administrators when necessary.
- Maintain effective supervision and discipline in the classroom.
- Work with other teachers and administrators to address
and resolve student issues.
- Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for
growth and success of all students.
- Participate in faculty and professional meetings, educational
conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Lead and participate in student activities such as: sponsoring
student activities or student organizations, coaching a
sports team, working with parents and the community as part
of a committee or group, provide morning or after school
supervision, and chaperoning student activities.
- Special projects and duties outside of primary teaching
responsibility as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree
- California single-subject intern, preliminary or clear
credential in Chemistry; OR verifiable, relevant subject-matter
competency in order to qualify for a Provisional Internship
Permit or a Short-Term Staff Permit (proof of competency
can be met by a degree in the relevant subject OR at least
18 units in relevant subject coursework)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must
- Passionate about improving public education to help all
children reach their dreams
- A strong ethical base and self awareness
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
TO APPLY:
We require all candidates to complete an online application
at https://edzapp.com/applicant/LoginPrivate.aspx?OriginCode=22768
Not all applicants will be contacted. We are looking to fill
these positions for the 2011-12 school year.
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