Be a part of a dynamic team dedicated to the cause of supporting educators working to enact the new vision of teaching and learning articulated in A Framework for K12 Science Education. NSTA is looking for an Instructional Materials and Professional Learning Specialist. The Instructional Materials and Professional Learning Specialist contributes to NSTA’s mission through the development of classroom resources including lesson plans and activities and the facilitation of professional learning. The Instructional Materials and Professional Learning Specialist contributes to NSTA’s mission by developing high-quality instructional materials and curriculum-based professional learning to support the goal of enhancing the science content and pedagogy knowledge of teachers of science. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create NSTA Daily Dos using a deep knowledge of high-quality NGSS design and the NSTA Sensemaking Tool.
• Analyze and utilize credentialed reviewer feedback of lessons and units to inform revision and improvement as part of an iterative curriculum development process.
• Provide on-going support to Professional Learning programs and the NSTA Website Community Connect users. 
• Coach and mentor Daily Do Writers in the iterative development process of high-quality instructional materials.
• Facilitate professional learning for schools, districts, and state groups, as requested, on the Next Generation Science Standards specifically, and three-dimensional instruction and STEM instruction more broadly.
• Support the development of new content around NGSS/3D and STEM professional learning.  
• Help coordinate the scheduling of professional learning sessions and facilitators.
• Support the design and facilitation of NSTA Web Seminars.
• Respond to users who inquire via help desk channels in regards to Daily Do lessons and units.
• Provide support for web seminar and virtual workshop live events, online course providers program, blended and live professional learning sessions, and institutes and courses in the context of instructional materials.
• Provide web site support to the team supervisors as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; with three+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated proficiency in the development of NGSS Designed instructional materials evaluated using the EQuIP rubric.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively with others on a highly-performing team.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to set priorities, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Accurate spelling, grammar and proofreading abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word products including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Publisher) and Adobe Acrobat X-Pro pdf tools.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• The candidate must have a strong customer service background.  
• The candidate must have experience delivering presentations using PowerPoint.
• The candidate may be asked to participate   in meetings that will require travel.

BENEFITS

• Generous 403(b) matching
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and Disability Insurance

POSITION LOCATION

This position is currently remote. Must be able to commute to Arlington, VA, 22201 for a hybrid work schedule in the future.

Salary is 90K. Send resume & cover letter with salary requirements to: hr@nsta.org  

EOE: M/F/disability/veteran