JOB OPENING Education Coordinator Education Department Responsibilities The Museum of Science and Industry is seeking candidates to coordinate two curriculum partnerships programs, SEPA and MAPS. SEPA is a collaboration between the Museum of Science and Industry and Northwestern University's School of Education and Biomedical Engineering. MAPS (Museums and Public Schools) is a collaboration between Museum's in the Parks and the Chicago Public Schools. The focus of SEPA (Science Education Partnership Award, funded by the National Institutes of Health) is to create a middle and high school biology curriculum that will uniquely bridge formal classroom learning and informal science center learning. The curriculum focus is on topics relevant to cutting-edge cardiovascular research. Project responsibilities include co-coordinating curriculum development with the Northwestern coordinator and a "work circle" team of six teachers, and co-developing a three week professional development institute for teachers that is research based and technology rich. The coordinator will also work collaboratively with the project evaluator and assist with data collection, analysis and interpretation as needed. Additionally, the Museum coordinator will maintain a relationship with the partners and manage the project budget. MAPS is a collaboration that brings together the Chicago Public Schools and Museum's to create interdisciplinary curriculum and integrate museum resources into the classroom. The curriculum is currently being used by 240 teachers and is expected to expand during the 2001-2002 school year to 480 teachers. Coordinator responsibilities include writing and editing curriculum, delivering teacher professional development workshops and making school site visits. Additionally, each museum participates in a principal orientation and the annual MAPS fall kick-off event. Qualifications A Masters degree in biology/life sciences and prior teaching experience is preferred. Candidates must be technology literate and familiar with technology as a tool in teaching and learning. Candidates should have an understanding of school culture and knowledge of informal learning. Teamwork, time management and both oral and written communication skills are a must. Successful candidates will also have experience in budget management and be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. Jean M. Franczyk Vice President of Education The Museum of Science and Industry 57th Street and Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60637-2093 Tel: 773.684.9844 ext. 2164 Fax: 773.684.1591 -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For more information: <http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html>. To search the archives: <http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/>
