Communicative Arts Faculty Instructor

Description:

Duties & Responsibilities: The Governor’s Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) strives to advance student achievement by funding innovative programs focused on teacher and leader induction and development, applied learning, blended learning and innovative resource management. In addition, GOSA provides policy support to the Governor and, ultimately, to the citizens of Georgia through:
 

• An education report card indicating the effectiveness of Georgia's P-20 education institutions;
• Research initiatives on education programs in Georgia and corresponding findings to inform policy, budget, and legislative efforts;
• Thorough analysis and straightforward communication of education data to stakeholders;
• Academic program audits;
• Digital learning initiatives

Faculty will provide instruction in both a “major” academic or artistic discipline for six days per week; and will provide instruction in an elective area of study. Faculty members are required to attend paid staff orientation and training sessions in advance of the summer program, work collaboratively with discipline specific department staff on an ongoing basis; participate in outside-of-class activities when directed; and other assigned tasks related to the Governor’s Honors Program. A minimum of one training session will be held on a Friday evening in the spring of 2023 (new faculty) and Saturday, (full faculty) at Georgia Southern University. Faculty must prepare unit plans and/or a syllabus and course overviews that reflect a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Faculty must be able to maintain accurate records of attendance.

Preferred Qualifications:
POSITION SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION:

• Significant experience teaching gifted secondary learners
• Excellent organization skills
• Proven ability to provide a challenging and differentiated instructional experience to diverse learners
• Proven ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to participate in coaching and professional growth opportunities to improve instructional practice and to support others to improve their craft
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professional integrity
• Demonstrated ability to quickly motivate students toward an instructional goal