Contracted History and Social Science Specialist
Massachusetts Trial Court
- Malden, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Working with a research team to conduct a landscape analysis of the current state of genocide instruction across Massachusetts and determining the highest priority resources and supports
- Developing resources and supports (e.g. guidance documents, resource lists, professional development workshops) to meet educators’ needs related to genocide instruction
- Managing a grant opportunity for districts to strengthen genocide education, including developing the request for proposals, leading the scoring process, communicating with all grant applicants throughout the year to ensure that funds are well spent and maximize impact on students, and preparing required grant reports
- Collaborating with community partners who support genocide education as appropriate
b) The role of historical practices/skills and literacy skills in history/social science instruction, including inquiry-based pedagogy
c) Creating relevant learning experiences that connect to students’ identities, prior knowledge, and lived experiences
d) Middle and/or high school genocide education2. Deep knowledge of culturally responsive and sustaining practices (i.e., features of history/social science curriculum and instruction that disrupt bias and develop all students’ academic achievement, cultural competence, and sociopolitical awareness) and commitment to bringing an anti-racist lens to every aspect of the work3. Experience collaborating with a range of diverse stakeholders, tailoring communication to successfully collaborate and complete long-term projects4. Attention to detail and ability to organize complex streams of work involving multiple stakeholders5. Experience working directly with students and demonstrated success in driving student learning at the preK-12 level, particularly for historically underserved populations, in history/social science6. Direct experience teaching and/or developing resources related to the history of genocide7. Knowledge of best practices and/or direct classroom teaching experience with other areas of History and Social Science which interact with genocide education at the state policy level, including but not limited to:a) Financial literacy
b) Civics
c) Media literacy8. Experience with one or more of the following:a) Program evaluation and/or research methods
b) Reviewing and/or selecting curricular materials9. Experience supporting other educators in a history/social science instructional leadership rolePlease include a cover letter with your resume submission. Travel may be required for this position.Questions regarding this position or the application process should be directed to Dawn.E.DeRoche@mass.govQualificationsComprehensive BenefitsWhen you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.Want the specifics?An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.