Science Outreach Coordinator (Grass Valley, CA)

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools in collaboration with Sierra Streams Institute is now recruiting for the position of Science Outreach Coordinator.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, the Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in a new collaborative educational and research project between Nevada County Superintendent of Schools (NCSOS) office, Sierra Streams Institute and the Center for Community and Citizen Science at the UC Davis School of Education. This project is being funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) for the years 2019-2022 with the possibility of an extension.

The Outreach Coordinator will work closely with elementary teachers, school administrators, education researchers, and environmental educators to run a community-based citizen science education program with 3rd-5th grade classes in Nevada County. As part of this program, students will investigate their local forest health by collecting, analyzing, and sharing data on forest and fire ecology, and teachers will receive professional development programming that supports them in leading these investigations in or near their own schools, and aligning this work with science curriculum standards. The Coordinator will be based in the NCSOS office, however they will also regularly visit classrooms, field sites, and the Sierra Streams Institute to assist with the implementation of the program.

The program will include:

Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) aligned classroom curriculum;

Field trips to nearby field sites where students will collect data and learn science practices in the outdoors;

Students working with and sharing their forest health data;

In-person teacher training;

Surveys, interviews, and observations conducted by the UC Davis Center for Community and Citizen Science (CCS) to investigate student learning outcomes and engagement in science;

During COVID-19 period, guidelines for health and safety practices will be followed.

Education and Experience

A combination of training and experience, which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. We reserve the right to determine if a candidate meets the qualifications.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in environmental science or science focus.

At least two (2) years’ experience in teaching elementary, middle or high school science.

Certification required:

Must possess a valid California teaching credential with an authorization in Biological or Geoscience, however absent the required authorization you may qualify with college

Contract Details: Part-time (0.5 FTE) Daily work hours vary depending on the needs of the program up to 20 hours per week.

Starting salary: $29.63 (Step 1) - $35.87 (Step 5) per hour, DOE. Non-negotiable maximum for initial placement (step 3) $32.60 per hour.

Only complete EdJoin Applications will be accepted

Apply here: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1329304