TOA - Social Studies/Language Immersion/World Language Curriculum Specialist - Professional Developm

Social Studies/Language Immersion/World Language Curriculum Specialist Location: Professional Development Department FTE: 1.0 Non-Interim Position Dates: 7/27/2026 - 5/27/2027 Purpose Statement The Social Studies/Language Immersion/World Language Curriculum Specialist is responsible for supporting PreK-12 social studies, language immersion, and world language program initiatives, to include developing and revising curriculum and assessments and facilitating curriculum adoptions and implementation. The Specialist is also responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for social studies and language instruction. The position provides professional development through planned learning sessions and through the job-embedded practices of planning, modeling, and coaching teachers. The Specialist reports to the Director of Professional Development. Essential Functions Leads the development and implementation of PreK-12 social studies, immersion, and world language curriculum and assessments. Provides instructional support to social studies, immersion, and world language teachers for successful student achievement in math. Provides support to teachers and schools, including observing instruction, planning for instruction, modeling or co-teaching, consulting, reflecting, and offering feedback to teachers as needed. Assists teachers with classroom organization, materials procurement, and learning activities that support learning targets and objectives. Collaborates regularly with supervisor, building administrators, other content curriculum specialists, and department leaders to address areas of greatest need, including development of curriculum and updating existing curriculum. Facilitates parent and other stakeholder group presentations on topics related to social studies, immersion, and world language. Analyzes data to determine benchmarks, establish goals, and monitor improvement in learning across the district and in schools. Develops concrete steps to address identified needs. Provides developmental assistance and resources for teachers to meet the varied learning needs of students. Supports the work of content teams by attending, participating, and facilitating professional learning communities. Plans and facilitates Instructional Division Leader (I.D.L.) meetings and district-wide professional development to ensure district curricular and instructional consistency. Attends professional development and activities to improve knowledge of content, instructional strategies, coaching skills, and adult learning theory. Informs staff of emerging social studies, immersion, and world language instruction and learning. Facilitates processes for selecting and implementing curriculum resource adoptions and supplementary materials. Works with the Arizona Department of Education, other district curriculum specialists, and experts in the field to keep PVSchools at the forefront of science instruction, curriculum alignment with standards, and assessment. Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications Skills, Knowledge and AbilitiesSkills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: analytical and critical thinking using computational techniques, with a focus on applying district, state and federal policies and regulations; operating standard computing equipment; performing standard searching and sorting techniques of digital information; preparing and maintaining accurate records; utilizing pertinent software applications; maintaining a strict and high level of confidentiality and ethics; being self-motivated and devoted; with excellent collaborative, organization and communication skills. Knowledge is required to perform basic numeracy, logic, statistics, including calculations using fractions, percents, probability, inference, and query language; read a variety of manuals, write documents using native and numerical languages following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: script, query, sequel, and programming logic. Ability is required to schedule and coordinate activities; query and collate data; and use computational equipment, network services and software applications, job related equipment such as that used for photocopying, printing, labeling, and data copying. Flexibility is required to work and collaborate with others in a variety of time and socially sensitive circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; and working with detailed information. ResponsibilityResponsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services. Work EnvironmentThe usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands; some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. And significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. Experience: Experience in a K-12 work environment Education: Bachelor degree or higher, in Education, Management, or related area. Equivalency:Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses: Education Certification in Arizona K12 Continuing Educ./ Training: Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card FLSA Status -Exempt Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex or disability, in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.