Science Content Specialist

Job Description - Science Content Specialist (03012) )

Position Title:

Science Content Specialist (03012) - )

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To be considered for this position, you must reside in Montana.

Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200+ unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPI’s purpose with applicable knowledge in education, health, research and analysis, nutrition, finance, administration, human resources, licensing and regulation, information technology, and many others. We are proud to serve 149,000+ students pre‑K to grade 12, their parents and guardians, 400+ school districts, 16,000+ educational professionals, and 3,000+ adult learners.

• Work/life balance
• Family friendly
• Dedicated and caring colleagues
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
• Opportunities and room for professional growth
• Public service loan forgiveness – Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

To provide statewide leadership, oversight and policy direction for the designing, implementation and continuous improvement of Montana's Content Standards with a primary emphasis on Science education, while supporting coherence across curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional learning.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Customer‑service and problem‑solving orientation.
• Good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Works collaboratively and positively with other people.
• Communicates verbally through clear and understandable language.
• Provides constructive and beneficial feedback on instructional issues.
• Designs effective presentations for educators on standards, curriculum, instruction, and classroom assessment in related curriculum/content area.
• Positively interacts and builds relationships with colleagues and other educators through active listening and demonstrating familiarity with educational issues.

• Minimum of 3 years teaching Science, bachelor’s in science or elementary ed, preferred master’s in Science.
• Understanding principles of effective teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of principles of effective professional development and adult education.
• Knowledge of K‑12 learning standards and frameworks and evidenced‑based instructional strategies, including Montana Science Standards and Indian Education for All’s Essential Understandings.
• Experience with online, blended, and face‑to‑face professional development presentations.

Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online, including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents, you must check the “relevant document” box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is in the TRS retirement system.

Applicant Pool Statement:
If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment:
This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

$31.15 - $31.15 Hourly
Telework Eligibility:
Not Telework Eligible
Benefits Package Eligibility:
Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

1

Regular

Schedule:

Full‑Time

Standard

Day Job

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Helena
Agency:
Office of Public…