Content Specialist - JHS 157
On-siteRego Park, New York, United States
Job Summary
Lead curriculum selection, lesson planning, and alignment with DYCD standards while adapting instruction for diverse learning needs. Observe staff and provide coaching on instructional practices, classroom management, and inclusive strategies. Maintain accurate documentation for Individualized Accommodation Plans and support continuous quality improvement through data-informed decision making. Coach Group Leaders and Activity Specialists on differentiated instruction and trauma-informed practices. Collaborate with families, schools, and community providers to ensure equitable access to programming. Monitor instructional quality and participant outcomes to drive program improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Social Work, Child Development, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in curriculum development, instructional coaching, youth development, education, or inclusive programming
- Experience supporting staff through coaching, professional development, or instructional leadership
- Knowledge of positive youth development, social-emotional learning (SEL), differentiated instruction, trauma-informed practices, and inclusive programming
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and online data management systems
- New York State Teaching Certification and/or Master's degree in Education or a related field
- Experience working in a DYCD-funded afterschool or school-based program
- Previous experience in a Commonpoint role
- Bilingual skills
- Strong instructional leadership, coaching, and facilitation skills
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Ability to build staff capacity through coaching, mentoring, and professional development
- Commitment to inclusive, trauma-informed, strengths-based, and high-quality programming
- Must be able to lift and carry materials, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds
- Requires flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and extended hours
- Travel between program sites, schools, agency locations, and community events may be required
- Temporary reassignment to alternate program sites, including summer program locations, may also be required
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