The Societies and Cultures Instructional Specialist serves as part of Eagle Rock’s instructional team.  The position includes creating and facilitating innovative social studies and civics curriculum, leading a school-wide Societies and Cultures program that offers a variety of learning experiences both in and outside of the classroom, and stewarding the care of the facilities and resources in the department.

The successful Societies & Cultures candidate will possess experience teaching high school social studies and civics with a wide variety of course designs and program models; experience in Big Picture Learning, Expeditionary Learning, or similar progressive school models; experience with competency-based and interdisciplinary curriculum design; a commitment to experiential education and project-based learning. In addition, candidates will have experience working with English Language Learners, as well as the ability to differentiate for students with a wide range of learning styles and needs; experience supporting students with learning interventions informed by academic data. 

Responsibilities: 

Curriculum:

• Commitment to and embodiment of creating a campus wide culture of belonging, competency based curriculum, and ERS instructional values
• Collaborate across departments to develop, implement, and refine an innovative Societies and Cultures program that centers and empowers students
• Develop culturally responsive and differentiated curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that support a diverse range of learners
• Steward department budget, facilities, inventory, and resources
• Mentor/supervise/coach a teaching fellow each year as part of our licensure program; continue to grow coaching practices

Student Support:

• Build a toolbox of practices to support adolescents in their personal and academic growth
• Support students in leveraging strengths to overcome academic challenges, including 1:1 meetings and small group tutoring
• Participate in internal professional development to better support students

School-Wide Involvement:

• Participate as an active member of one of the residential house teams including mentoring students through advisory
• Co-create and deliver engaging student programming opportunities as part of an evening program team; regularly work one night a week on this team and with students
• Engage in weekend programming and supervision of students through the rotating weekend staff schedule 
• Perform other duties related to being an active community member at ERS including advisories, community meetings, service projects, house team participation, and other community events
• Be open to working as a residential Houseparent should the need arise. On campus housing is not guaranteed.
• Be an active member of the ERS community beyond this job description
• Other duties as assigned based on student and organizational need

Qualifications:

• BA/BS or equivalent experience required

• MA/MS or equivalent experience preferred

• License in teaching History/Social Studies/Civics preferred

• Strong speaking, writing, and teaching skills 

• Experience teaching in mixed ability classrooms

• Extensive experience working with adolescents

• Strong organizational and leadership skills

• Commitment to personal and professional growth

• Experience living and working in a residential setting preferred

About Eagle Rock School and Professional Development Center

Eagle Rock School is a full-scholarship, year-round boarding school located in Estes Park, Colorado. With an enrollment of up to 72 high-school students, our supportive, community-focused environment fosters a transformative learning experience where students can thrive. We implement effective and engaging practices that nurture each student’s unique potential, empowering them to think critically and connect deeply with their education and the world around them. Our school primarily serves adolescents from historically marginalized communities who have the desire and commitment to excel in academics, leadership, and personal growth. Eagle Rock is also a Professional Development Center, supporting innovative educational practices across the United States. Eagle Rock supports students and educators to become catalysts of change in their lives and communities.  Visit our website to learn more about who we are, the work we do and the students we serve: www.eaglerockschool.org

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