THIS IS A 3 YEAR GRANT FUNDED POSITION
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS COACHES (2 POSITIONS)
The Geographic Information Systems Instructor with work experience in the field of GIS, or teaching GIS.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- During the summer session, GIS Coaches will be charged with assisting in the creation of an effective syllabus and participating in the four-week intensive training learning environment for the teachers seeking GIS training in a professional development-centered, inquiry-based educational setting.
- Following the intensive teacher-training and professional development sessions, GIS Coaches will develop geo-spatial thinking centered professional development modules for teacher implementation.
- Coaches will assist with student and teacher subject matter problems and assist in the advisement and evaluation of successful in-class implementation.
- During the academic year, GIS coaches will be assigned to mentor and assist teachers with the implementation of their new strategies learned in the summer session and, on a weekly/bi-weekly basis.
- Monitor the fidelity of implementation in the classroom, providing reports to the Project Manager.
- GIS Coaches will collaborate with all colleagues in the DATA CITIZENS GRANT Program for instructional improvement and adhere to all program policies and standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Possesses a credential and/or degree in the GIS field with prior teaching experience at all levels. Knowledge of the GIS software, GIS development environments, and web-based GIS technologies including ArcGIS, data, location analytics, and other products.
- Advanced skills in GIS programming, web GIS, open source GIS.
- Skilled with data collection and database management, processing and quality control.
- The ability to construct and operate custom web-maps.
- Strong communication skills in English and the capacity to communicate effectively with diverse populations, especially in the educational setting.
- Preferred proven ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Experience in teaching in the classroom.
- Experience with the professional GIS community.
- Demonstrated commitment to implementing GIS practices in education, youth programming, etc. Dedication to continuous professional development.
THIS IS A 3 YEAR GRANT FUNDED POSITION