Education Associate- Middle Level English Language Arts - 61162202

Job Responsibilities

The mission of the South Carolina Department of Education is to serve students, support teachers, empower parents, and engage the community so that every student graduates prepared to reach their full potential.

Role Summary:

The Education Associate for Middle Level English Language Arts plays a key role in advancing student achievement across South Carolina by coordinating the development and revision of College and Career Ready Academic Standards and related instructional materials. This position supports the South Carolina Department of Education’s (SCDE) mission by designing and delivering professional learning experiences that build educator capacity, fostering collaboration across internal teams and external partners, and engaging in continuous professional growth. Through these efforts, the role directly contributes to the Office of Assessment & Standards’ ability to model and promote effective educational practices statewide.

• Provide Strategic Leadership: Coordinate and/or assist in the development and/or revision of College and Career Ready Academic Standards and supporting materials.
• Provide Engaging Evidence Based Professional Development: Develop, provide, and evaluate professional learning opportunities to improve the capacity of teachers, administrators, and district personnel to support student achievement.
• Support High Quality Instructional Material Alignment: Collaborate with internal teams, districts, and schools to ensure instructional materials are aligned with state and district standards, incorporating both content and effective pedagogical strategies to support educators.
• Collaborate with Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal SCDE teams, offices, divisions and external agencies, community organizations, colleges and universities at state and national levels to ensure timely and effective support to all stakeholders.
• Engage in Professional Growth: Proactively seek out evidence and research based best practices and data that can improve performance to meet Agency goals.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree and experience in education, management or business.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in middle grades or ELA with middle level teaching experience
• Ten plus (10+) years of experience in middle level ELA or related middle level ELA position
• Experience in coaching, administration, or professional development facilitation
• Strong organizational skills, including an ability to manage multiple priorities with competing demands for resources
• Commitment to continual professional growth
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment while demonstrating sound judgement and making timely, effective decisions

Additional Comments

As a part of a generous compensation package, we offer comprehensive benefits that include generous paid time off, preeminent health care benefits, professional development opportunities, pension, a 401(k), and a hybrid work schedule with opportunity for remote work.

The South Carolina Department of Education offers an exceptional benefits package that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year.
• 15 days sick leave per year.
• 13 paid holidays.
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

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