Secondary Science Specialist Date Posted: Sep 10, 2024 Requisition ID: 449357 Location: Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204 Work for IndianaBegin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. About the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE): The Indiana Department of Education provides innovative support to Indiana schools, teachers, students, and parents. We proactively work with educators, policymakers, business leaders, and community-based organizations to build student success. Our strategic priorities include:
Delivering quality, purposeful educational opportunities for each student.
Elevating and supporting Indiana’s educators.
Increasing partnerships and delivering aligned, effective, and efficient support.
Salary: This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $59,800. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package: https://in.accessgov.com/spd/Forms/Page/spd/compensation-calculator/ Role Overview: The Secondary Science Specialist provides statewide leadership, coordination, and technical assistance for academic standards, instruction, and assessment related to science. You will interpret and administer state educational policy related to secondary science. You will also review, update, and support Indiana's Academic Standards for science, including biology. You will also coordinate a menu of resources for print and online focused on improving secondary science education. Samples of outcomes include:
Provide content expertise for developing and maintaining assessments.
Work in partnership with other content specialists to align efforts.
Participate in initiatives, programs, and activities statewide.
Support agency STEM initiatives.
This role requires that you have five years of experience in an elementary classroom as a teacher and/or instructional coach for English Language Arts and/or Social Studies.
A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows:
Develop and monitor education program/initiative objectives, outcomes, and actions to achieve agency goals.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities within educational institutions to increase institutional effectiveness.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to educational institutions and the constituents within.
Recommend and direct strategic action to address program gaps and opportunities.
Prepare and analyze reports, including those requesting funding or implementation of programmatic services.
Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund educational programs or increase the efficiency of specified programs.
Develop or train educators or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
Serve on boards and committees to provide insight on program highlights and trends.
Ensure program requirements adhere to federal and state policies and grant compliance.
May recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
May set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees. Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.What You'll Need for Success: Credentials:
A Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of experience in a related field of study or expertise, or
6+ years of experience in a related field of expertise.
Additional qualifications:
Specialized knowledge in educational systems obtained through experience and/or education
Specialized knowledge of education programs and services including pertinent rules and regulations.
Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Ability to develop and implement new processes and approaches and discern any far-reaching implications.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Ability to analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports: This role may serve as a team lead for an assigned work group.Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
150 hours of paid new parent leave
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Free Parking for most positions
Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [emailprotected] .
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
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