Program Specialist III at San Diego State University Research Foundation in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

San Diego State University Research Foundation


Program Specialist III

US--Balboa Park

Job ID: 2024-18028
Type: Full-Time Contract
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research/Project
SITP- School in the Park

Overview

Program Specialist - Lead Educator at School in the Park

The salary range for this position is $6,666.66 - $7,916.66 per month and is non-negotiable.

School in the Park is an innovative program that shifts the location of “school” from a traditional classroom setting in an inner-city school, to the resources and educational opportunities available at museums in Balboa Park. A relevant instructional environment is created as hands-on learning challenges students to become active participants in their own education. The School in the Park program gives space for students to participate in a program that is designed to fully utilize the unique opportunities of San Diego’s cultural institutions in Balboa Park. Rosa Parks Elementary School and Central Elementary School bring third, fourth, and fifth grade students to spend up to seven weeks in Balboa Park, where they participate in weeklong education programs at ten institutions. Wilson Middle School and Clark Middle School sixth graders spend two weeks in Balboa Park each, where they participate in weeklong education programs and get to visit 4 different institutions during their two weeks. School in the Park allows students to experience learning in new and highly engaging ways, as academic subjects come to life and hands-on projects create new avenues for success.

The Lead Educator for School in the Park works both independently and in partnership with the SITP Staff, museum educators, and classroom teachers to meet the program objectives. The person must be: a creative problem-solver, able to manage multiple demands and tasks, able to articulate expectations while supporting diverse approaches to student learning, and have highly developed interpersonal skills. The primary responsibility of the Lead Educator is to positively impact student learning outcomes by bridging classroom and museum experiences, while facilitating a continuous improvement cycle with all stakeholders. The Lead Educator oversees and provides coaching in curriculum development for all of the institutions participating in the SITP program. The Lead Educator works closely with the Education Technologist to ensure consistency, collaboration, and bridging between museum and classroom curriculum. Secondarily, the Lead Educator supports all daily operations of SITP. The Lead Educator reports directly to the SITP Director.

Salary placement will be determined by years of expereince, type of expereince, qualifications and education.

Responsibilities

The Lead Educator is responsible for but not limited to:

When students are present:

Instructional Coaching (40%)

• Collaborate with the SITP admin team, Museum Educators, SITP Staff, and classroom teachers to develop, refine, revise curriculum and assessment as needed.
• Assist in developing and refining curriculum aligned to Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), blending formal education with informal museum-based education.
• Working in partnership with the Education Technologist, to monitor and shape curriculum that integrates seamlessly with classroom instruction.
• Collaborate with Museum Educators to develop assessment instruments, collect student data & analyze student performances, and determine possible curricular revisions based on student performance.
• Plan and develop professional development in collaboration with the SITP Administration Team.

Daily Operations (35%)

• In collaboration with the SITP administrative team and staff, contribute to the coordination and monitoring of the daily program operations, including helping to oversee program responsibilities in the Director’s absence.
• Provide supervision as needed including during lunch, dismissal, and classroom time.
• Assist with student discipline, student/staff health and safety, and first aid as needed.
• Oversee instruction and student progress by gathering data to assess the needs and development of both students and educators. Including conducting and participating in regular updates with the program Director and SITP admin team to communicate findings and insights.
• Facilitate in developing or reviewing and implementing program operating policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Program Oversight (25%)

• Collaborate with the SITP team in short and long term program planning, development, and implementation.
• Provide data for reports
• Collect and interpret data for reports, including student and family surveys, museum educator surveys, and others as needed covering all aspects from data gathering to analysis and interpretation.
• Collaborate with the SITP admin team to plan and deliver SITP professional development for museum educators and/or classroom teachers.
• Assist in interpreting program needs. Collect and compile material for review and analysis; evaluate, document, and recommend proper course of action.

When students are not present: Instructional Coaching (50%), Program Oversight (40%), Daily Operations (10%)

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION

• Equivalent to a master’s degree in appropriate field related to program/project.
  

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Six years of experience at a Program Specialist II level, two years of which were in a position with high level of responsibility and requiring specialized skills.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

• Candidate must reside in California and live in a commutable distance from SDSU at time of hire.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Brackground Check results (including a criminal record check).
• San Diego State University Research Foundation is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets/Title IX Employer.

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Salary:

$5,546.00

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