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Columbus State University, a senior unit of the University System of Georgia, part-time Resource Teacher (Educational Program Specialist) to work at the Columbus Regional Mathematics Collaborative (CRMC), one of the university's Centers of Excellence in the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP). This person would work 30-50 hours per month. Duties and responsibilities for this position include: serving as mathematics consultant to CRMC staff and CSU faculty on projects involving mathematics; organizing and cataloging mathematics resource materials; assisting area mathematics teachers and preservice students in developing lessons and activities, both in the CRMC office and in the teachers' classrooms; reviewing and recommending the purchase of resource materials for mathematics teachers, both for CRMC and school use; assisting in the development of curriculum for summer camps and workshops and coordinating follow-up activities with camp and workshop participants; preparing mathematic content related materials; conducting workshops, as requested, on a variety of mathematics topics; presenting model lessons based on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards and Georgia State Mathematics Standards; assisting in the development of grant proposals; and assisting in the development, marketing, and implementation of specific collaborative projects.
Serving as mathematics consultant to CRMC staff and CSU faculty on projects involving mathematics; assist with area mathematics teachers and preservice students in developing lessons and activities;review and recommend resource materials for mathematics teachers, both for CRMC and school use; prepare mathematic content related materials; conducting workshops, as requested, on a variety of mathematics topics; presenting model lessons;assist with the development of grant proposals; and assist in the development, marketing, and implementation of specific collaborative projects. To be knowledgeable about and comfortable with technology as a productivity tool; to be proficient in the use of technology, especially applications for educational instruction; experience in the development and presentation of professional development experiences to adult learners; knowledge of and experience implementing practices and standards recommended by leadership in the field of mathematics education is essential; the ability to employ a variety of technologies and techniques to deliver innovative professional learning curriculum; ability to speak effectively before groups and facilitate discussions and the ability to collaborate and work effectively with administration, colleagues, CSU faculty, staff and students, area teachers, administrators, and the general public.
Minimum qualifications include teacher certification in Secondary Education with a minimum of five years of teaching experience. Candidate must be knowledgeable about and comfortable with technology as a productivity tool and must be proficient in the use of technology, especially graphing calculators, as an educational tool. Candidate should have experience in the development and presentation of professional development experiences to adult learners. Knowledge of and experience implementing practices and standards recommended by leadership in the field of mathematics education is essential. Candidate must have the ability to employ a variety of technologies and techniques to deliver innovative professional learning curriculum; to speak effectively before groups and facilitate discussions; and to collaborate and work effectively with administration, colleagues, CSU faculty, staff and students, area teachers, administrators, and the general public.
Masters degree in education or mathematics preferred.
Salary is commensurate experience and education.
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All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:
- A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
- Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities;
- Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle.
*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *
For Faculty Hires : Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
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