Arkansas Tech University is accepting applications for the position of K-12 Science Specialist. This will be a full-time 12-month position with continuation of employment contingent upon annual funding. The expected starting date will be August 1, 2013
The successful candidate will be expected to:
A. Collaborate with the ADE-assigned School Improvement Supervisor (SIS) and will provide the following technical assistance to assigned schools:
i) Collaborate with the School Specialty Team,
ii) Participate in planning meetings with district and/or school leadership teams,
iii) Provide on-site technical assistance and facilitation to district and/or school personnel,
iv) And, provide and/or assists with specific professional development as noted in the School Improvement Plan.
B. Provide approved state-wide professional development and continue to provide technical assistance and targeted professional development to member districts/schools based on needs assessments
Required Qualifications;
- Three years of recent teaching experience
- A bachelor's degree
- Valid Arkansas teaching license
- Experience in adult learning situations, team problem-solving and professional development
- A Master's Degree preferred
- A teaching philosophy that supports the Common Core State Standards for Science
- Knowledge of current research and effective practices in research-based curriculum, instruction, and assessment
1) Resume
2) Copy of current teaching license
3) Copy of certification documents
4) Copy of college transcripts
5) 3 letters of Professional References
Send all information to the following;
Bruce Lazarus, Director
ATU STEM Center
1811 North Boulder Ave
Russellville, AR.72801
Email: hlazarus@atu.edu
Closing date for accepting applications is June 28, 2013.
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. AA/EOE