Curriculum Designer Social Studies

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Posted date	21st September, 2023	Last date to apply	30th September, 2023
Country	Pakistan	Locations	Islamabad
Category	Education
Salary	60000
Type	Full Time	Position	1
Experience	5 years	Maximum Age	45 years
Status	Closed

Job Purpose:

To ensure development of high quality, standards-based Social Studies teaching and learning resources by planning, designing and implementing all Social Studies curriculum materials and activities under the supervision of the Curriculum Director

Duty 1: Content Development - weightage: 40%

Develop /enhance student centered and activity based subject curriculum packages (as per provided description) for relevant subjects aligned with the SLOs mapped in the Pakistan national standards for all grade levels, including the following
Create Teachers’ guides based upon sample lesson plans that include subject content and pedagogy
Design relevant supplementary resources aligned with the new guides to support classroom teaching
Prepare formative and unit wise summative assessment tools for each of the resource guides developed
Develop baseline and end line assessment tools
Design annual Schemes of Work based on regional books and updated standards
Develop annual end of term exam papers for different regions and textbooks, including answer keys
Work with Senior Manager for Curriculum Design to follow DIL guidelines for lesson plan formats
Submit lesson packages for review in a timely manner as per the agreed plan for targets and timelines and adapt activities and strategies as per the reviewer comments
Finalize the lesson packages and supplementary resources after review.
Evaluating and refining the curriculum related to Social Studies.

Duty 2: Field Test Curriculum Packages - weightage: 25%

Design trainers notes for providing orientation trainings to teachers for rolling out new guides using multiple strategies based on different learning styles and ability levels identified in the needs analysis
Test teachers’ guides and teaching & learning materials through conducting field based orientation training
Incorporate learning from field test to finalize guides and lesson packages based upon the feedback and comments of teachers and other stakeholders

Duty 3: Follow up support - weightage: 20%

Conduct sample based visits to project schools for providing feedback to teachers and collecting data to inform future curriculum design
Engage in ongoing communication with teachers through WhatsApp to ensure needs are met and issues are addressed in a timely manner

Any other Work - weightage: 15%

Conduct scheduled meetings with the teams as per an arrangement that is workable for all
Prepare and submitting quarterly reports on curriculum design status and progress
Develop and maintain annual curriculum budget for relevant subjects

Subject Specific Skills:

Strong knowledge of social studies subject matter and subject vocabulary
Understanding of national standards for social studies for all grade levels
Knowledge of student-centered teaching methods
Experience using project based learning for teaching social studies concepts

Educational Qualifications & Subject Skills

A Master’s degree or Ph.D. in education or a related discipline
Experience in curriculum design and blended learning
Familiarity with the framework of SLOs in the National Curriculum in order to align curriculum packages with the National Curriculum
Capacity to design formal and informal content and processes by which learners gain knowledge, develop skills, and alter attitudes
Relevant subject discipline knowledge may be advantageous

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in lesson planning and classroom delivery
Experience in designing resource materials and writing formative and summative assessments

Other Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent analytical and diagnostic skills as well strong research skills
The ability to work independently and as part of a team and meet tight deadlines
Managerial experience at a learning institution may be required
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Skype and web-based project management sites

Requirements