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Coordinator, Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, PE & Health

Posting Begin Date: 2025/05/30

Posting End Date: 2025/06/06

Category: Education

Sub Category: K-12

Work Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: 32.00

Maximum Salary: 38.00

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Idaho Department of Education

This position is exempt from classified state service and the rules of the Division of Human Resources and the Idaho Personnel Commission.

Please note: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Education (Department) is dedicated to serving and providing common-sense leadership, support, and resources to educators across the state. The knowledge, skills, and experience of the Department’s employees are among our most valued and important assets. Employment with the Department provides a rewarding career that positively affects the lives of children in Idaho. To learn more, please visit our website at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/.

The Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, PE, and Health Coordinator will provide guidance and support in assisting local education agencies in the implementation of the Idaho Content Standards. Additionally, this position leads and supports the content standards review process for each content.

This individual will support the efforts of local education agencies in aligning curriculum, instruction, intervention programs, and assessments to the Idaho Content Standards to increase student achievement and success across all content areas. This individual must have a strong background and experience in standards-based instruction.

Successful candidates will have a strong understanding of the Professional Learning Community practice and experience participating in and/or leading PLC’s teams. This individual will play a key role in supporting LEA’s and charter schools in their efforts to implement the PLC model in their buildings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for Social Studies content, instruction, and standards in grades K-12

• Serve as a resource and liaison for Arts, Humanities, PE, and Health content, instruction, and standards in grades K-12

• Support the content standard review process for Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, PE, and Health

• Support local education agencies in the implementation of the Idaho Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, PE, and Health content standards for grades K-12.

• This includes supporting schools implementing the PLC process (including RtI/MTSS) in their buildings.

• Provide policy interpretation, technical assistance, PLC support, best practice modeling and training (virtual and in-person) to Idaho schools.

• Present information related to Social Studies to a variety of audiences, including teachers, administrators and other stakeholders.

• Attend local, state, and regional conferences, seminars, and meetings, including serving as the Department representative on committees, study groups, councils, task forces, and related associations, as directed.

• Collaborate with representatives from teacher education preparation programs at Idaho higher education institutions and alternative teacher preparation programs.

• Develops manuals, and other resources to support reading and literacy

• Maintain, update and develop Social Studies, Arts, Humanities, PE, and Health website content.

• Coordinate the United State Senate Youth Program in Idaho.

• Keep current on best instructional practices

• Track and manage projects and budgets.

• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with SDE policies, procedures, and safety practices

• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university

• Idaho Teaching Certificate with Social Studies (6-12) endorsement

• Experience participating in successful Professional Learning Communities

• Knowledge of effective PLC practice, including the use of frequent formative assessment

• Successful implementation of the Idaho Social Studies Content Standards demonstrated by three or more years of teaching Social Studies

• Experience in curriculum development, formative assessment design, instructional practices, and professional development for adult learners (teachers)

• Strong technology skills and experience using technology for teaching and learning

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects throughout the state of Idaho

• Ability to travel periodically (monthly), both in-state and out-of-state as needed

• Strong communication skills; ability to communicate well, orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences

• Interpersonal skills and abilities to work effectively as a member of a team, promote team goals, collaborate and positively contribute to team climate

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:(Extra consideration will be given)

• Master’s degree

• Additional endorsement in Arts, Humanities, PE, and/or Health

• Experience teaching Arts, Humanities, PE, and/or Health

• Specialized training related to reading and literacy instruction

• Experience providing professional development to educators

• Experience creating priority/essential standards with assessment alignment

• Experience teaching, modeling and leading the PLC process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (with or without reasonable accommodation)

This position requires the ability to perform the following physical and job-related tasks:

• Operate standard office equipment such as a computer, telephone, copier, and scanner.

• Perform general administrative duties including typing, filing, answering phones, processing paperwork, and assembling office materials.

• Read, review, and process both printed and digital documents.

• Navigate websites and online systems; identify and respond to safety concerns; greet and assist visitors.

• Maintain focus and attention to detail for extended periods.

• Understand, communicate, and follow through on program support tasks and responsibilities.

• Approximately 90% of time is spent sitting at a desk or workstation, up to 4 hours at a time.

• Approximately 10% of time is spent standing, walking, bending, or kneeling.

• Occasionally lift items, typically weighing under 5 lbs., and occasionally up to 20 lbs.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

This position requires up to 30% travel time, both in and out of state, for training, district support, meetings and conferences.

BENEFITS:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Vesting in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI): All employees of the Idaho Department of Education are non-classified. They are appointed by the elected official and serve at the pleasure of the elected official. As such, employees working at a non-classified agency are considered vested in the PERSI retirement system after five (5) consecutive months of service, versus five (5) years of service at a classified agency.

Tuition Fee Waiver: All Idaho Department of Education employees in permanent full-time positions may register for instructional courses during any academic period, at any participating state funded institutions of higher education, for a $20.00 nonrefundable registration fee per semester and $5.00 per credit hour charge.

TO APPLY:

To apply for this position, please submit 1.) a customized letter of interest, 2.) a resume, and 3) a list of three professional references. Attach the resume to your online application. Insert your letter of interest and references into the space provided in the questions section of the application.

Your letter of interest should specifically address how your education, training and work experience meet the responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills of the position. A writing sample, such as a letter of interest, provides an opportunity to evaluate your writing skills as well as your ability to demonstrate you meet the qualifications of the position. Your resume must clearly support the information provided in your letter of interest. A resume does not substitute for a letter of interest. Applications that do not include a letter of interest will not be accepted.

EEO/ADA/VETERAN:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.