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K-12 Social Studies Content Coordinator
North Carolina Jobs, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Coordinator
Date Posted: 9/19/2025
Location: Central Office
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
District: Onslow County Public Schools POSITION TITLE:
Coordinator of K-12 Social Studies Content and Global Initiatives Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Instruction
BEGINNING DATE:
Open Until Filled
NATURE OF WORK : The Coordinator K-12 Social Studies Content and Global Initiatives is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of social studies curriculum and global education initiatives across the district. This role is designed to advance both evidence-based social studies instruction and global competence, ensuring the district achieves the standards required for North Carolina's Global-Ready District Designation. The Coordinator collaborates with diverse stakeholders-administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, community members, and global partners-to prepare all students to be engaged, productive citizens in an interconnected world
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Comprehensive Curriculum Knowledge: Deep understanding of current, evidence-based educational practices in social studies and global education, including the structure and content of curriculum, standards, and pedagogical methods. Global-Ready District Attributes: Familiarity with the North Carolina Global-Ready District Rubric, including principles, attributes, key elements, and quality indicators for global education implementation. Technological Proficiency: Ability to leverage digital tools and virtual platforms to enhance curriculum delivery and global learning experiences. Collaborative Leadership: Capacity to engage with district-level global education committees, advisory councils, and community partners, fostering collaborative planning and decision-making processes. Professional Development Design: Knowledge of designing and delivering professional development on embedded global education curriculum and personalized learning goals for staff. Curriculum Integration: Skill in integrating global themes and problem-based learning into interdisciplinary curriculum, and aligning curriculum with state, national, and international business and industry standards. Data-Driven Improvement: Ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to develop strategies for continuous improvement of both social studies and global education outcomes. Resource Management: Capability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to support instructional programs and global initiatives. Effective Communication: Excellence in oral and written communication, able to clearly articulate vision, strategies, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in promoting family and community engagement, facilitating events, and establishing partnerships that extend global education beyond classroom walls. Inclusive Practices: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and ensure equitable access to global learning experiences and resources. Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and implementing strategic and/or action plans that support globally competent students and sustained district improvement. EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required Valid North Carolina teaching license required Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in social studies or global education content area Master's degree preferred Experience in coaching and/or administrative role preferred
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 months
SALARY:
Teacher Salary Schedule
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead work related to the OCS Instructional Framework and foster improved student achievement in both social studies and global competencies through collaborative efforts during the academic year and required extended summer employment. Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that address the diverse needs of the student population in Onslow County Schools, embedding global themes and problem-based learning throughout the curriculum. Supervise curriculum development for K-12 social studies and global education, ensuring alignment with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and international standards. Design and deliver district-wide professional development for staff on global education curriculum, content-specific connections, personalized learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Collaborate with instructional coaches to develop effective strategies for integrating global learning experiences-both face-to-face and virtual-for district leaders, teachers, and students. Advise and counsel instructional coaches and principals on curriculum selection, implementation, evaluation, delivery, and authentic assessment practices that promote global competence. Plan, supervise, and lead summer curriculum work including writing, unpacking, prioritizing, pacing, assessment creation, and global learning project development. Direct the planning, field-testing, and evaluation of curriculum, with a focus on integrating global content into all standards and disciplines. Analyze school and district data to identify re-teaching needs and high-yield strategies for both social studies and global education outcomes. Facilitate family and community engagement events around social studies and global content areas, building local, national, and international partnerships that extend educational opportunities beyond the classroom. Oversee the selection of textbooks, teacher guides, instructional materials, and ancillary resources that support both social studies and global learning goals. Ensure ongoing access to high-quality professional learning and job-embedded coaching for all teachers implementing new curriculum, materials, or participating in global education initiatives. Interpret and communicate changes to state and district curriculum standards-especially those related to global education-to instructional coaches and principals, ensuring instructional alignment with curricular goals. Design and oversee development of curricular content for instructional materials catalog, including resources for global education. Supervise development of instructional guidelines, policies, regulations, and official communications related to social studies and global initiatives. Manage office budget requests and monitor expenditures, ensuring adequate resourcing for global education and social studies programs. Maintain active participation in district, regional, and school-level meetings, representing social studies and global initiatives. Support the establishment and operation of a district-level global education committee or advisory council to guide the strategic plan and sustain global initiatives. Promote district-wide communication of the global education strategic/action plan and program data through websites, newsletters, social media, webinars, and meetings, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement. Facilitate collaboration among district leaders, educators, and community partners to address global education issues and participate in networks that promote best practices. Support authentic assessment practices, including cross-curricular inquiry-based projects, portfolios, capstone experiences, and validated instruments for measuring global competence. Coordinate opportunities for students and teachers to interact with business, industry, nonprofit, and community partners, emphasizing real-world applications of global and social studies learning. Regularly review and update district initiatives and programs, developing strategies for continuous improvement in social studies and global education. Ensure the establishment and effective functioning of a district-level global education committee or advisory council, meeting regularly to reflect, assess, revise, and implement the global education plan. Lead the district's efforts to maintain North Carolina Global-Ready Model District Designation. Coordinate district-wide professional development and provide varied opportunities for teachers to pursue Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB) and schools to seek Global-Ready Schools Designation (GRS). Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, related to instruction, curriculum, and global initiatives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to be physically active, including standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, and reaching with hands and arms routinely. Ability to operate technology for extended periods. Ability to carry furniture, supplies, and instructional materials; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and up to 30 pounds occasionally. Must be able to visually and orally communicate with staff and students. Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites and work both indoors and outdoors year-round.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE
Date Posted: 9/19/2025
Location: Central Office
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
District: Onslow County Public Schools POSITION TITLE:
Coordinator of K-12 Social Studies Content and Global Initiatives Coordinator
REPORTS TO:
Executive Directors of Elementary and Secondary Instruction
BEGINNING DATE:
Open Until Filled
NATURE OF WORK : The Coordinator K-12 Social Studies Content and Global Initiatives is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of social studies curriculum and global education initiatives across the district. This role is designed to advance both evidence-based social studies instruction and global competence, ensuring the district achieves the standards required for North Carolina's Global-Ready District Designation. The Coordinator collaborates with diverse stakeholders-administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, community members, and global partners-to prepare all students to be engaged, productive citizens in an interconnected world
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Comprehensive Curriculum Knowledge: Deep understanding of current, evidence-based educational practices in social studies and global education, including the structure and content of curriculum, standards, and pedagogical methods. Global-Ready District Attributes: Familiarity with the North Carolina Global-Ready District Rubric, including principles, attributes, key elements, and quality indicators for global education implementation. Technological Proficiency: Ability to leverage digital tools and virtual platforms to enhance curriculum delivery and global learning experiences. Collaborative Leadership: Capacity to engage with district-level global education committees, advisory councils, and community partners, fostering collaborative planning and decision-making processes. Professional Development Design: Knowledge of designing and delivering professional development on embedded global education curriculum and personalized learning goals for staff. Curriculum Integration: Skill in integrating global themes and problem-based learning into interdisciplinary curriculum, and aligning curriculum with state, national, and international business and industry standards. Data-Driven Improvement: Ability to compile, analyze, and evaluate qualitative and quantitative data to develop strategies for continuous improvement of both social studies and global education outcomes. Resource Management: Capability to manage fiscal, physical, and human resources to support instructional programs and global initiatives. Effective Communication: Excellence in oral and written communication, able to clearly articulate vision, strategies, and outcomes to internal and external stakeholders. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience in promoting family and community engagement, facilitating events, and establishing partnerships that extend global education beyond classroom walls. Inclusive Practices: Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and ensure equitable access to global learning experiences and resources. Strategic Planning: Experience in developing and implementing strategic and/or action plans that support globally competent students and sustained district improvement. EDUCATION AND TRAINING:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required Valid North Carolina teaching license required Minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in social studies or global education content area Master's degree preferred Experience in coaching and/or administrative role preferred
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:
12 months
SALARY:
Teacher Salary Schedule
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead work related to the OCS Instructional Framework and foster improved student achievement in both social studies and global competencies through collaborative efforts during the academic year and required extended summer employment. Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs that address the diverse needs of the student population in Onslow County Schools, embedding global themes and problem-based learning throughout the curriculum. Supervise curriculum development for K-12 social studies and global education, ensuring alignment with North Carolina Standard Course of Study and international standards. Design and deliver district-wide professional development for staff on global education curriculum, content-specific connections, personalized learning, and inquiry-based approaches. Collaborate with instructional coaches to develop effective strategies for integrating global learning experiences-both face-to-face and virtual-for district leaders, teachers, and students. Advise and counsel instructional coaches and principals on curriculum selection, implementation, evaluation, delivery, and authentic assessment practices that promote global competence. Plan, supervise, and lead summer curriculum work including writing, unpacking, prioritizing, pacing, assessment creation, and global learning project development. Direct the planning, field-testing, and evaluation of curriculum, with a focus on integrating global content into all standards and disciplines. Analyze school and district data to identify re-teaching needs and high-yield strategies for both social studies and global education outcomes. Facilitate family and community engagement events around social studies and global content areas, building local, national, and international partnerships that extend educational opportunities beyond the classroom. Oversee the selection of textbooks, teacher guides, instructional materials, and ancillary resources that support both social studies and global learning goals. Ensure ongoing access to high-quality professional learning and job-embedded coaching for all teachers implementing new curriculum, materials, or participating in global education initiatives. Interpret and communicate changes to state and district curriculum standards-especially those related to global education-to instructional coaches and principals, ensuring instructional alignment with curricular goals. Design and oversee development of curricular content for instructional materials catalog, including resources for global education. Supervise development of instructional guidelines, policies, regulations, and official communications related to social studies and global initiatives. Manage office budget requests and monitor expenditures, ensuring adequate resourcing for global education and social studies programs. Maintain active participation in district, regional, and school-level meetings, representing social studies and global initiatives. Support the establishment and operation of a district-level global education committee or advisory council to guide the strategic plan and sustain global initiatives. Promote district-wide communication of the global education strategic/action plan and program data through websites, newsletters, social media, webinars, and meetings, ensuring transparency and stakeholder engagement. Facilitate collaboration among district leaders, educators, and community partners to address global education issues and participate in networks that promote best practices. Support authentic assessment practices, including cross-curricular inquiry-based projects, portfolios, capstone experiences, and validated instruments for measuring global competence. Coordinate opportunities for students and teachers to interact with business, industry, nonprofit, and community partners, emphasizing real-world applications of global and social studies learning. Regularly review and update district initiatives and programs, developing strategies for continuous improvement in social studies and global education. Ensure the establishment and effective functioning of a district-level global education committee or advisory council, meeting regularly to reflect, assess, revise, and implement the global education plan. Lead the district's efforts to maintain North Carolina Global-Ready Model District Designation. Coordinate district-wide professional development and provide varied opportunities for teachers to pursue Global Educator Digital Badge (GEDB) and schools to seek Global-Ready Schools Designation (GRS). Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, related to instruction, curriculum, and global initiatives.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to be physically active, including standing, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, sitting, walking, and reaching with hands and arms routinely. Ability to operate technology for extended periods. Ability to carry furniture, supplies, and instructional materials; must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and up to 30 pounds occasionally. Must be able to visually and orally communicate with staff and students. Must be able to drive to a variety of school sites and work both indoors and outdoors year-round.
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed nor to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees to this job.
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.
EOE